Comparing old HR models to new HR models: Part 2
During the past several decades, the mainstay of Human Resources has dramatically evolved from a focus on a myriad of administrative tasks and behind the scenes number crunching toward project implementation and people-focused agendas. This shift can be attributed to...
Comparing Old HR Models to New HR Models: Part 1
Over the past 30 years, the practice and implementation of Human Resources has changed from an industry that focuses on numbers to one that is more in tune with the needs of employees, acting from a more people-focused agenda. The changes in the HR industry can be...
Is Micromanaging Creating an Unhealthy Environment in Your Workplace?
In the world of human resources, it is not uncommon for employees to clash with a micromanaging boss. Micromanagement is a nuisance for employees, but an even bigger problem for employers. Micromanagement manifests itself in a number of ways, and always has...
The Importance of HR Implementing Anti-Fraternization Policies
The workplace has changed and evolved dramatically during the last 25 years. With a shift in the economy and a new generation prioritizing personal and business values alternatively to those of previous generations, employees today are much more comfortable blending the lines of their personal and professional lives. This shift has caused significant change and disruption in the workplace, manifesting itself in the reduction of boundaries and a corresponding increase in interoffice romance.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in HR
With the concept of artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly becoming a significant conversation in every industry, human resource executives are paying close attention. The wide appeal of AI represents the promise of increased efficiency (performing monotonous tasks more quickly than a human) and with zero mistakes. However, while the idea sounds great provisionally, rushing to adopt a new technology can create added stress and challenges.
How To Handle Difficult Conversations
We face difficult conversations in the workplace nearly every day. Here are three tips to keep in mind the next time you need to address a conflict or issue in the workplace.
Intergenerational Work Philosophies And How They Impact the Workplace
Walk into an office today, and odds are, the employees vary in age from recent high school graduates to Baby Boomers ready for retirement. That’s a lot of different personalities, generational differences, and skill levels to juggle, and very much a real-life concern of many workplaces.
Order In The Office: The Legal Side Of HR
State and federal laws shape human resources management (HRM) across America. Every aspect of HRM, from hiring, firing, compensation, benefits, and workplace safety are governed by statutes that hold companies financially responsible for failure to comply. Protecting...
Building A Positive Culture In The Midst Of Sexual Harassment Claims
The Me Too movement brought workplace sexual harassment and discrimination to the forefront of the political sphere. Nationwide, public discourse has centered around how to change American business culture in a way that makes such indignities and damaging behaviors a...