New Year’s Resolutions: Why Not to Bother

This year try something different on New Year’s Eve: don’t make any resolutions. Why not? Well, they’re a feel-good distraction from what we really need to be doing. New Year’s resolutions give us comfort but they don’t help us change. Maybe that’s harsh, but from where I’m standing it’s the truest thing I’ve ever written. […]

How Leaders Get Their Employees to Engage at Work

According to research, an article published in the New York Daily News states that nearly 70% of American employees are miserable and unhappy at work and unfortunately, the majority of Americans dislike or feel disengaged on the job. The disconnection between the organization and the employees is a wake-up call for leaders. Leaders are having […]

Impress Your Boss with These 15 Tips

It’s your first day on the job and naturally, you want to impress your boss. But how do you exactly go about doing this? You don’t want to come off as too strong, but you don’t want to come off as an ordinary worker. Every job is different, but most employers expect the essential characteristics […]

What Employers Look for When Hiring Recent Graduates

Entering postsecondary is an exciting new chapter for many. Everyone has a different route and there is no such thing as the right way to live your postsecondary career. You may choose to pursue your interests and further develop yourself by getting involved, whether it be running for student elections, participating in school clubs, or […]

HR Technology Trends

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The evolution of technology has greatly affected many sectors. Technology has made it easier for businesses to be productive, cost- effective, and labor saving. One additional area technology has significantly impacted is Human Resources. The change of HR technology has affected the roles of managers in organizations, as their roles become broader and more strategic. […]

Interview with Jennifer McClure Part 2: Community Building, HR Influencers and DisruptHR

HRchat host Bill Banham recently interviewed Jennifer McClure. Jennifer is a keynote speaker, social media influencer, executive coach, President of Unbridled Talent LLC and CEO of the awesome DisruptHR series. Jennifer has over 25 years of experience leading human resources and talent acquisition efforts, studying industry best practices, and partnering with senior executives to improve their […]

Retaining and Recruiting Millennials

As Millennials are one of the biggest generations, discovering new and exciting methods to attract this generation is essential. It is estimated that Millennials represent 36 percent of the workforce in 2016, and by 2030, that percentage is going to increase to 75 percent. Besides, millennials aren’t your typical generation. They do not fear bringing […]