HR Heroes: Lance Richards – HR of Town of Avon
The magnificent hero number 7 of human resources has taken an interesting path and donned many costumes over his years of protecting us from the villains of HR. Previously Lance Richards ran the innovation team at Kelly Services, a frenemy [...]
The Complete Guide to Labor Force Staffing
Companies of all sizes often need temporary employees for a variety of reasons. But, many of them do not want to spend a significant sum of money or a large amount of time looking for qualified people who also are [...]
Importance of Worker Gratitude and how to Make it Happen
With Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaching, now is the time to think about what we are thankful for. Friends, family, a roof over our heads – for many of us, the list seems to go on forever. This is [...]
12 Cognitive Biases that Will Kill Your Startup
If you asked me to choose the 3 most important things that determine success or failure of a startup, I would say: company culture – it has a profound and pervasive effect and it’s essential to consciously and deliberately nurture it. focus – [...]
HR Heroes: Bill Tompkins – SVP of Human Resources
Our sixth hero of human resources hails from a retailer in which we have all certainly shopped, Macy’s. The Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Total Rewards, Bill Tompkins, shares some of his secret powers that he utilizes to lead [...]
The 52 Top Workforce Management Software Tools for Managing Employees Online and Mobile Capabilities
Workforce management software can have a major impact on business productivity. From recruitment and planning to performance tracking, workforce management software can help you build a happier, more productive workforce. […]
What’s the Cost of a Bad Hire?
To calculate the total cost of a bad hire you need to consider a range of factors. To begin with there is the obvious financial impact an underperforming new hire will have. You must also consider how a bad hire [...]
The 52 Best Mobile Apps for Human Resource (HR) Managers
HR has undergone considerable evolution over the past decade. From a service-oriented function characterized by spreadsheets and folders, HR has started to perform a more strategic, all-encompassing role in the world’s most progressive companies. At the heart of this change [...]