Organizations that are “open beyond regular working hours” face multiple challenges in schedule management of their employees. Efficient shift management has become an absolute necessity for such businesses. Whether it is a customer support process for a manufacturing unit or a mid-sized healthcare facility – each requires a round-the-clock availability of personnel. Floor managers are […]
A human resource information system (HRIS) that uses online data is said to be on cloud. HRIS has the capability to speed up HR processes, ease the workload, and accelerate overall productivity. With the advances in Smart HR technology, HR vendors started offering cloud based HRIS. 6 reasons to invest in cloud-based Human Resource Management […]
In today’s global economy, companies prefer appointing employees across various locations based on business needs. Talented and skilled workers can competently meet project deadlines and work towards achieving organizational objectives, even if they are working remotely. Such remote team members not only help in saving business costs but also help increase overall productivity. Use of […]
Hiring of employees is a challenging and time-consuming process. Sourcing candidates, reviewing resumes, shortlisting candidates and interviewing multiple applicants can often be both physically and mentally draining. But the real challenge begins with onboarding of new hires. In small and midsize companies, it becomes difficult to keep a balance between core HR activities and recruitment […]
“Succession Planning Doesn’t Start with People. It Starts with the Requirements of the Position.” – David Ulrich Succession Planning is a process to identify employees from within the company, for leadership or any other kind of key roles in the company. A survey conducted by National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) found that 2/3rd of […]
In today’s global economy, HR challenges affect all aspects of a business. The traditional ways of hiring, managing and retaining workforce need to be transformed to meet the business objectives. HR should be well informed and updated with the latest evolution in HR automation and aim at becoming a strategic partner in the business. Overcome […]
Appreciation is a basic human need! Experts believe that praise and recognition have always been crucial in improving employee productivity, engagement and retention. Managers, HR and the leadership need to understand its significance and the positive impact it has on business growth. A simple thing, such as a shout out in a team meeting or […]
President Donald Trump has made changes to H-1B visa program that intends to bring in highly skilled employees. Trump’s administration is looking forward to strengthening ‘Buy American, Hire American’ policy. Trump’s New ‘Hire American’ Policy The first part of the policy calls for the federal government to reinforce ‘Buy American’ to give preference to buying […]
What is open enrollment and why is it important? If you are employed by an organization, then every year around the fall, you would be getting a notification from your employer about the upcoming open enrollment. This would be the yearly period when you and other employees could enroll in or make changes to your […]
Changing human resource management to a data-driven mindset can be challenging. After all, HR intends to deal with people, not with numbers. However, being data-driven is vital for a forward moving business. Data analytics measures success of HR initiatives and helps in making well-informed decisions. 77% of managers regard people analytics as a key business […]
