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Sick leave in the UK – What your obligations are as an employer Employers in the United Kingdom have certain obligations when it comes to sick leave for employees. These obligations are outlined in UK employment law, and failure to comply with them can result in legal action being taken against you. First and foremost, […]
The Role of Strategic Communication Pros Strategic Communications is concerned with the formulation of messages and other forms of communication within an organization. Human Resources (HR) on the other hand, is responsible for recruiting and hiring, processing payroll, maintaining employee records, updating policies, and improving employee relationships. The communications and HR departments have two separate […]
In HRchat episode 519, we consider ways to attract and engage hourly workers. My guest this time is Sean Behr, CEO at Fountain, a high-volume hiring platform that empowers companies to hire hourly workers in a streamlined and scalable way. Attracting and Hiring Hourly Workers – Questions For Sean Include: Please introduce yourself and tell us […]
Among busy HR departments, blockchain can lighten the load Blockchain technology has disrupted many industries, from fine art to finance. As the backing framework behind crypto currency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), blockchains are poised to make an impact on virtually every industry, from supply chain management to real estate and even cybersecurity. Leaders from all […]
A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a process where employers identify and analyze data protection risks associated with a project. However, when exactly should employers consider using a DPIA? What makes it effective? A DPIA should be implemented before any type of processing occurs and becomes highly risky for individuals. The DPIA is an […]
Artificial Intelligence-Powered Business Tech: Putting Checks in Place In HRchat episode 514, we delve into what constitutes robust AI management, how we can be more ethical with our use of AI-powered recruitment tech, and ask: is it enough to audit recruitment algorithms for bias? My guest this time is Emre Kazim, co-founder of Holistic AI, a company […]
10 Most Used Excel Formulas In Small Businesses Microsoft Excel has become one of the most popular and widely-used business tools of the modern age. Today, basic knowledge of the program is a core skill for almost any employee in the white-collar world as it’s used across roles in businesses of all shapes and sizes. […]
CareerBeacon Announces Event Featuring Kevin Yip, Tim Sackett and More The world of work has changed enormously over the past few years. It’s hard to keep pace and harder still to find forums that can help us get ahead. MoveFwd, happening in May 2023, is an event for people leaders to be inspired to harness […]
How to Recruit in 2023: Finding Ideal Candidates In 2021, the world witnessed a record number of job openings. Fast forward to the end of 2022, and the numbers don’t seem to get much better. Yes, 10.7 million job openings are better than 11 million last year, but the challenge is very real – it’s […]
Better Use of HR Payroll Systems In this HRchat episode, we focus on the future of work and ask: why is payroll so hard to get right? My guest this time is Anita Lettink, an international keynote speaker, advisor, and author. After a global career in HR and payroll consulting and outsourcing, she started her […]