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Building a Business

The Crazy Creative Way This Company Got Workers to Read its HR Materials

This office supply company in the U.K. came up with a few unusual office safety protocols concerning zombies, vampires and aliens.

By Nina Zipkin

Building a Business

What a ‘Best Butt’ Award Says About Bad Corporate Culture

By Ray Hennessey

Building a Business

Businesses Shouldn’t Underestimate the Real Benefits of Parental Leave

By Laura Kerekes and Christina McShane

Business Operations & Logistics

Study: You Spent Way More Time on Your Application Than a Potential Employer Did Reviewing It

By Rose Leadem

Building a Business

HR? Mobile Technology Will Make You Rethink Your Strategy.

The influx of millennials into the workforce makes it imperative that employers use mobile technology to appeal to them.

By Andre Lavoie

Building a Business

Should You Allow Employees to Record Meetings?

It may sound like a good idea to keep a digital record of your meetings, but it can lead to a host of problems.

By Dan Steiner

Building a Business

Wearable Technology: A Powerful HR Tool

From promoting a healthy lifestyle to enhancing workplace safety, there's a lot of potential for companies to see.

By Meghan M. Biro

Thought Leaders

Overcoming Unconscious Bias Is Key to Building an Inclusive Team

HR pros recognize an unconscious bias as a driving factor underlying homogenous workforces.

By Christi Downes

Building a Business

You Don’t Have to Be a Rocket Scientist to Hire the Right Data Scientist

They're the hottest new employees in business, but finding the right one is an art.

By Ian Swanson

Building a Business

Good Stuff Happens When You Have an HR Department of 1

Even a single human resources professional can bridge any communication rift arising between employers and employees.

By Matt Straz

Building a Business

6 Ways HR Leaders Can Help Humanize the Organization

Remember, employees are your most valuable resource. Here's how to get the most out of a happy and productive workforce.

By Meghan M. Biro

Thought Leaders

Is Your Star Performer Ready for Management?

If your star is missing one of the four skills described here, hit the 'pause' button before making the promotion decision.

By Beth Miller

Building a Business

Leave Policies Are Leaving Out Some Key Opportunities

The only expectation most companies have from employee leave policies is that the worker returns. That's short-sighted.

By Ray Hennessey

Building a Business

Check Out What Happens When You Consider ‘the Candidate Experience’

Does your hiring process take empathy into account? It should.

By Andre Lavoie

Thought Leaders

If You Need Better Leaders, Who You Gonna Call? HR.

Human resources has the advantage of occupying the high perch that 'sees it all.'

By Matt Straz

Building a Business

Why Tech Is HR’s Friend, Not Its Enemy

Tech frees up HR professionals to be the living, breathing humans employees want to share their concerns with.

By Matt Straz

Building a Business

Taking on the Giants: 3 Considerations for Tech 91��s

Looking to break into the tech sector? Moore's Law, risk acceptance seizing the right opportunity are just some of the ways to maximize your success.

By John Schwarz

Tech

Want a Better Employee Experience? Start By Simplifying Tech.

The human urge to quickly respond to emails and messages is so pervasive, it has a name: telepressure.

By Matt Straz

Building a Business

Disruptive HR Technologies Don’t Have to be Disruptive

The term conjures visions of professional and organizational chaos, even disaster, but that needn't be the case, and the rewards can be tangible.

By Charles Cagle

Thought Leaders

New Data Confirms Again That Women Make Less Than Men in the Same Roles

A Glassdoor study explores the gender pay gap in the U.S. and abroad.

By Nina Zipkin

Building a Business

Amazon Sues Former Employee Over New Job at Target

Amazon alleges Arthur Valdez was in violation of a noncompetition agreement that he signed while working for the company.

By Reuters

Thought Leaders

What the Healthcare Industry Could Learn From The Container Store

How are hospital CEOs indirectly impacting patient care via their employees?

By Matthew Wride

Business Operations & Logistics

British Company Offers Paid Leave During Menstrual Cycles to ‘Increase Productivity’

An event planning firm is making it possible for its female employees to stay home if they need to during their periods.

By Nina Zipkin

Building a Business

How to Ask for a Raise — and Get It

Whether your managers like you or not, they're not just going to give you more money. Here are five tips on how to ask for it yourself.

By Charlie Harary

Building a Business

The Google Tool That Helps You Make Better HR Decisions

The search giant's re:Work resources provides articles, case studies and tips from experts in various industries on using analytics to improve hiring and promotion.

By John Boitnott

Building a Business

3 Tips for Dealing With the Inevitable Departure of Key Employees

Employee off-boarding is a regular part of business these days, but it could create positive opportunities for both you and your departing team member.

By Peter Gasca