SHRM Blog

As digitalization and the accompanying democratization of work disrupt traditional business models, organizations are adopting more agile, tech-enabled ways of working. Today, employers are deconstructing jobs and dispersing work around the globe to be completed by diverse pools of talent ranging from free agents to alliance partners to full-time employees.

As organizations and their HR leaders strive to navigate this emerging ecosystem of work, culture is taking center stage. The “job” is no longer the dominant construct connecting workers within organizations. Increasingly, organizational culture is the strongest bond that binds...

Changing the way that you interact with candidates in your selection process is crucial to your organization’s future success. — Rob Shepard, Industrial/Organizational Psychologist

When was the last time you applied for a job at your own company? If you’ve ever participated in this type of exercise, it was probably an eye-opening experience that enabled you to identify areas for improvement if not a total redesign. And for candidates, applying for the job is only the first step.

Smart employers are paying greater attention to the candidate selection...

For the past few years, the topic of the future of work has continued to stir enthusiasm, fear and opinion within the business community.  Most times, when the future of work is discussed, visions of Rosie dance in our heads.  You know, Rosie from The Jetsons.  We envision AI (artificial intelligence) handling our problems and making our work lives much more freed up and bearable.  Rosie seemed to do that on screen.  She had an arm appear with all sorts of tools – vacuums, brooms, hands to cook, wash dishes,...

Every organization needs its teams to deliver a high level of performance to succeed in today’s business environment. Author Omar L. Harris offers clear guidance on how to hire for, support, and guide high-performance teams. 

What are some tips to hiring employees to fit into high-performing teams? 

My top tip for hiring employees to fit into high-performing teams is to understand the key mix of attributes that the high-performing team members possess. Look beyond IQ and pedigree and focus on more attitudinal attributes such as work ethic, passion, solution-orientation, and...