What Is the Metaverse for HR?

Virtual water cooler talk, especially among Human Resources leaders, is focused on the Metaverse nowadays. People are wondering what it is, how it will impact HR and other aspects of business and... Read more »

What Is Human Resources in the Modern Workplace?

Human Resources management is always evolving. Over the years,  it has become a more prominent part of every business because it is principally responsible for recruiting and retaining the talent that allows... Read more »

Is Innovation Possible for Remote Workers?

These days, few people argue over our ability to be productive in a remote working environment. Perhaps surprisingly, organizations have maintained – or even improved – productivity while working remotely. Innovation however,... Read more »

Do You Need a Chief Impact Officer Like McDonald's?

McDonald’s recently named Jon Banner its Global Chief Impact Officer. A former award-winning PepsiCo. executive, who led internal and external communications and co-created the sustainability vision for the company, Banner will be... Read more »

HR Trends: Reflections on U.S. Labor in 2022

Labor Day is a great time to reflect on the HR trends that American employers – and their workers – have been experiencing in the last year. In 2021, 161.2 million people... Read more »

7 Alternatives to Layoffs

Layoffs are happening as the world ponders whether a global recession is coming. Whatever label people end up putting on this era, companies are struggling with consecutive lackluster quarters, inflation, price hikes,... Read more »

Hybrid Work Schedule: Pros and Cons of Each Weekday in the Office

Hybrid work is becoming the norm, yet there are few standards about when employees must go into the office. Some employers would prefer everyone return in person full time. Employees have not... Read more »

4 Ways to Recession Proof HR

By all accounts, the United States is likely heading into a recession. Already, the country experienced two consecutive quarters of declining gross domestic product (GDP), which is a red flag. Other signs... Read more »

What Is Unretirement in HR?

Unretirement has been making headlines recently. Unretired refers to those who return to the workforce after having tried retirement for a while. In fact, 2.4 million of the 4.2 million people who... Read more »

Crying CEO and 4 Other Layoffs Mistakes

Most HR professionals are seeing many LinkedIn posts with news of layoffs. If they have not, then they will soon. A recent PwC survey of more than 700 U.S. executives and board... Read more »