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Human Resources Is the Architect of Work

HR Bartender

Whenever people ask me what I do and I say “human resources”, their first response is … oh, you hire people. Of course, people’s eyes begin to glaze over…human resources is a tough profession to define. Human resources professionals are responsible for creating work that: People will want to apply for.

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6 Books Every Human Resources Professional Should Read

HR Digest

The field of Human Resource is ever-changing, and it is essential for HR to keep themselves updated and abreast of the changes. As such, to keep them updated on every information today, we brought human resources books which should be a must-have for every HR professional. Human Resource Management, By Gary Dessler.

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Human Resources: 2017 Changes for Form I-9

HR Bartender

I didn’t know this change was coming until I was in New Orleans at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Annual Conference. Effective August 1, 2016, penalties nearly doubled , and this new fine structure is applicable to any violations incurred after November 2, 2015. ICE is cracking down.

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The best new employee engagement ideas for 2016

Achievers

Employee engagement is “the top human resource challenge organizations anticipate facing in the next three to five years,” according to a survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management. Here are a few employee engagement ideas we think you should implement in 2016: Introduce gamification.

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Top 3 HR trends for 2016

Achievers

In 2016, look for organizations to tighten their focus on people management, from building an inclusive company culture to increasing employee engagement. HR trends to watch for 2016 include these three hot topics: 1. The final HR trend for 2016 is a shift in the approach to employee training and development.

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3 biggest talent management challenges for 2016

Achievers

A 2015 report by the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) gives a look into current levels of staff engagement. In 2016, successful companies will focus on a talent management strategy that takes these new priorities into consideration. Attracting top talent.

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Engage Blog: Top 10 HR Blogs of 2016

Achievers

For Achievers and the Engage Blog, 2016 was extremely eventful. For starters, Achievers’ Customer Experience (ACE) 2016 was a huge hit, with amazing keynote speakers, including famous journalist Joan Lunden and CNN commentator Mel Robbins. Here on the Engage Blog, readers enjoyed a wide variety of HR topics in 2016.