How to Convince Senior Leaders to Add HR Headcount

?Although senior leaders increasingly recognize the value of HR, they often are reluctant to add resources and headcount to their HR budgets, according to the State of the Workplace Report issued by... Read more »

How to Write an SEO-Enhanced LinkedIn Profile

?Did you know that LinkedIn has officially passed 500 million users? That’s a lot of people in one spot. So how do you get recruiters who are looking to hire someone with... Read more »

Ask HR: How Long Is Too Long to Wait for a Background Check?

SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, is answering HR questions as part of a series for USA Today. Do you have an HR or work-related question you’d like... Read more »

Ask HR: Can Managers Be Friends with Subordinates?

?SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, is answering HR questions as part of a series for USA Today. Do you have an HR or work-related question you’d like... Read more »

New Year’s Resolutions for HR Departments of One

?Going to the gym more often? Check. Spending quality time with the family? Yep. Learning a new hobby? Sure. Improving the HR department? Of course. For HR professionals—especially HR practitioners who serve... Read more »

Ask HR: Can Employers Require Workers to Speak Only English?

?SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, is answering HR questions as part of a series for USA Today. Do you have an HR or work-related question you’d like... Read more »

Ask HR: What Are Some Tips for a Stay-at-Home Parent Starting a Job Search?

?SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, is answering HR questions as part of a series for USA Today. Do you have an HR or work-related question you’d like... Read more »

Brian McComak: In HR, a Variety of Lenses Help You Figure It All Out

The following transcript is provided unedited. Brian McComak: When I was at AMC Regency Square eight, which I worked at in the early nineties, we expanded that to a 20 screen movie... Read more »

Bryan McComak: In HR, a Variety of Lenses Help You Figure It All Out

The following transcript is provided unedited. Brian McComak: When I was at AMC Regency Square eight, which I worked at in the early nineties, we expanded that to a 20 screen movie... Read more »

Brenda Reedy: Yes, in HR, Sometimes You Do Have to Say That

The following transcript is provided unedited. Brenda Reedy: So I had one supervisor, you know, she was getting ready to have a difficult, um, performance conversation with one of her employees and... Read more »