29 06, 2015

Bullying – Is it happening in your workplace?

By |2018-04-11T16:30:04-07:00June 29, 2015|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Advisory & Facilitation|Comments Off on Bullying – Is it happening in your workplace?

In the news lately there have been an overwhelming number of stories about children and adolescents being a victim to a bullying. Did you know that reports of workplace bullying are on the rise? It’s been a hot topic in the HR realm – adding anti-bullying policy to your handbook, but is it still happening in your workplace right under your nose? Are you missing some of the signs? Teasing and banter is common in workplaces, but when does teasing cross the line? I’ve done some digging and found 3 helpful guidelines about when bullying may be happening right under [...]

22 06, 2015

Social Media and Recruitment

By |2018-04-11T16:30:13-07:00June 22, 2015|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Technology, Talent Search & Recruitment|Comments Off on Social Media and Recruitment

Love it or Hate it, social media is not going anywhere. Along with it comes the debate over whether or not to use it in recruitment and then, how and when to use it . I’ve heard arguments on so many sides of it. “Don’t Use It” Social media profiles can give potential employers more information than they need to make employment decisions. For example, the photos may tell you information about age, gender, and national origin. The profiles may tell you about religious beliefs or sexual orientation. The content on their page may suggest political affiliation or show details [...]

15 06, 2015

Top Trends in HR: Ones to Watch in 2015

By |2018-04-11T14:23:39-07:00June 15, 2015|Blogs|Comments Off on Top Trends in HR: Ones to Watch in 2015

Look out, world. Now that we’ve all gotten accustomed to the idea of those pesky millennials infiltrating our workplaces, we have a new crew to look out for! Generation Z is on the rise, applying for and landing internships at companies like Facebook, LinkedIn, and VMWare. Generation Z is those born between 1994 and 2000, which means these companies are looking at high school students for their source of talent. Brand awareness is key for this group, so companies are best served to get their social media marketing and brand in shape when recruiting these teens and young adults to [...]

9 06, 2015

The Top 5 Healthcare Reform Facts You Need to KNow

By |2018-04-11T16:30:21-07:00June 9, 2015|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Advisory & Facilitation, Rewards & Benefits|Comments Off on The Top 5 Healthcare Reform Facts You Need to KNow

Ask any recruiter or candidate looking for a job in HR, and 90% will tell you that the biggest change for 2015 and 2016 is health care reform. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as ACA or ObamaCare, has set out with lofty goals and mandated personal health care coverage, as well as encroaching on an employer’s decision to provide health benefits to its employees. It is no longer the employer’s choice, but is instead mandated that for certain provisions to be followed. So, you may ask, what are the top five things that you need to [...]

3 06, 2015

Seeking a “Digital Native”

By |2018-04-11T16:30:32-07:00June 3, 2015|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Advisory & Facilitation, HR Technology|Comments Off on Seeking a “Digital Native”

The phrase “digital native” is a fairly new term that is being employed by a number of companies, particularly in the media, digital, start-up and tech worlds. Doing a quick google search for “digital+native+jobs”, I found the following: “An ideal candidate is a digital native, who has a passion for learning and always uncovering new opportunities in the digital space, and who has a solid grounding in the world of digital media and technology.” – for Sr. Digital Strategist at Saatchi & Saatchi LA “The Social Media Manager is a digital native, skilled in onsite attendee engagement in a face [...]

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