SHRM Blog

HR is well-positioned to create effective change within organizations. Instituting initiatives so that employees aren’t reaching a level of “need” before their employer realizes it can help avoid running the risk of too little, too late. So can doing what is right, not because it’s an obligation but because it is the right thing to do. This is my interpretation of what “causing the effect” looks like. Your interpretation may be entirely different. If you are reconditioning your thought process to take into consideration what is ahead and not...

Today we are living in times of unprecedented disturbance in all aspects of business environment, whether it be political, social or technological. In this situation, all organizations are continually strategizing, realigning, and responding to deal with the challenges. Therefore, the need for greater capacity and strategic focus in the delivery of Human Resource strategies and processes has never been more crucial. HR is ideally positioned, through its application of a broad range of technical skills and its understanding of the business, to be an impactful leader and an influential business strategic partner in the organization.

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As we wish our colleagues, family and friends happy new year, many investors are saying good riddance to 2022.   Stocks and bonds were BOTH down double digits.   Thanks to an inflationary environment and Fed rate hikes, markets have given back the growth we have enjoyed over the last few years. 

An important topic for the finance industry for sure, but why am I writing this in an HR Blog? Well because your 401(k) or 403(b) Plan turns your employees into investors.   And decisions they make during periods of market volatility can have a significant impact on their professional and...

Whether you work in for-profit or in nonprofit like me, your organization may be preparing for a recession. That means making difficult decisions that make the most sense for long-term business success. As costs go up, you may feel the stress of budget cuts, especially at year-end.

No matter where you are in the world, many industries are already facing challenges, including the Great Resignation, staff recruitment and retention and end-of-year hiring freezes. At times like this, you should bolster your commitment to helping your people grow. And they need to know...