Erik van Vulpen is the founder and Dean of AIHR. He is an expert in shaping modern HR practices by bringing technological innovations into the HR context. He receives global recognition as an HR thought leader and regularly speaks on topics like People Analytics, Digital HR, and the Future of Work.
The realistic job preview is a standard in recruiting and selection. It is a great tool to increase the quality of applications; it ensures a fit between the person and the role and between the person and the organization, and it helps to retain employees longer. In this article, you will learn everything you need…
Job rotation is a technique used to increase employee learning and motivation. In this article, we will explain what job rotation is, list its benefits and drawbacks, and give 5 examples of companies who successfully apply job rotation in their activities. ContentsWhat is job rotation? A definitionJob rotation benefitsDisadvantages of job rotationJob rotation best practicesFive…
The job requisition is the first step in the recruitment process. In this article, we will explain what a job requisition is, why it is important, list all the key elements of a job requisition, and provide you with a template that you can use in your organization. ContentsWhat is a job requisition?Job requisition vs.…
Successful talent acquisition is arguably one of the most important drivers of a business’s success. In this article, we will explain what talent acquisition is, we show the 9-step talent acquisition process, give an introduction to talent acquisition strategy, and conclude with a set of talent acquisition best practices that you have to have in…
Every business needs employees. Talent Acquisition Specialists focus on finding and recruiting these candidates. While they are not the final decision-makers (that lies with the hiring managers), they have a tremendous influence over the entire talent acquisition process. Because of this influence over the available candidates, and the amount that a Talent Acquisition Specialist works…
Absenteeism in the workplace is a common phenomenon, costing the US economy $84 billion annually. Absenteeism, also referred to as a “bottom-line killer”, impacts the availability of the workforce and the profitability of organizations. In this guide, we will dive into what absenteeism is, common causes, its impact, and we end with 13 effective absenteeism…
Job simplification, also referred to as work simplification, is a job design intervention. In this article, we will take a closer look at work simplification, give a definition, and list a number of best practices on how to do it well. Contents What is work simplification? A definition Job simplification: a brief history 5 work…
The HR to employee ratio is a useful tool for assessing the optimum capacity of HR in an organization. In this article, we will look at what the HR to employee ratio is, list factors that will influence this ratio, and give a benchmark of the HR to staff ratio. ContentsWhat is the HR to…
Job enlargement is arguably one of the best-known ways to increase variety in a job. In this article, we will explain what job enlargement is, review its benefits and drawbacks, and end with a few examples of job enlargement in the digital age showing its relevance in today’s dynamic world. Contents What is Job enlargement?…
A question we commonly hear is “what are data sources that can be used for analytics?” In this article, we will list a number of common data sources in HR and the broader business that will be helpful in your people analytics efforts. HR data sources can be categorized into three groups. HRIS data. Data…