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You might have heard about the concept of blockchain but do you know how it affects the recruitment process? The concept of blockchain technology was introduced in 2009 with the development of Bitcoin, which is a virtual currency. What is Blockchain? A blockchain is a time-stamped series of unchanging records of data, which is […]
In episode 91 of the HRchat show, we hear from Kelley Steven-Waiss, Chief Human Resources Officer at HERE Technologies, where she oversees the company’s human resource management and talent strategy.
With every year that passes climate change becomes a greater concern. Everyone has started to do what they can both at home and at work. Knowing how to do the right thing can be difficult. Almost every single office and business has some kind of recycling scheme in place but there is always more that […]
Aches and pains are often the main complaints we have when we come home from a long week at work. Unfortunately if we do not take care to ensure that we always maintain a good posture, or follow health and safety rules laid out by our employers, we place ourselves at risk of sustaining some […]
With Baby Boomers (people born from 1946 to 1964) retiring at a quick pace, it is safe to say that Millennials (the generation born from 1980 to 1994) will be the majority of the workforce in the upcoming years. And with a generational shift, some changes are inevitable. Millennials’ needs are quite different. They are more prone […]
After you’ve defined what exactly you need from a potential new strategy, you must take stock of how well your past workplace communication strategies have fared. Are there signs of employee disengagement? Is work not being completed because of communication issues or rifts in the workplace? Not every shiny new workplace communication tool will do […]
In order to maintain a workforce environment where employees can be engaged and perform successfully, a new approach to hearing and acting on the voice of employees is being adopted by innovative organizations. Join Kelly Main, Global Talent Management at Trimble and Rob Catalano, Chief Engagement Officer at WorkTango as they deliver insights on how to […]
Change is inevitable. A growing business has to change, grow, adapt (and repeat) to stay alive. And yet, change is not easy to implement. In fact, getting the buy-in from employees can halt the growth of a company altogether or result in major turnover—and it’s no different when it comes to office relocations. In fact, […]
Sustainability in the workplace is about achieving energy efficiency or, in other words, using the minimum amount of energy to perform everyday tasks and to create a comfortable, healthy environment for employees. Even small steps towards a ‘green’ office can improve the health and productivity of the workforce which, in turn, translates into tangible financial […]
Human resource functions in any organization are essential for policy enforcement and administrative work. Some of the tasks involved require the regular use of emails, forms and making calls. HR staff has to repeat similar tasks when handling different requests or procedure involving several employees. Automating some of these tasks is helpful in improving the […]