Shani Jay is an author & internationally published writer who has spent the past 5 years writing about HR. Shani has previously written for multiple publications, including HuffPost.
Did you know that your current employees are one of your strongest assets when attracting the right new candidates? A study has shown that prospective candidates trust the company’s employees three times more than the company when it comes to getting an accurate picture of what it’s like to work there. That’s where employee testimonials…
The way businesses operate is rapidly changing, and we’re moving into an era where companies understand the importance of putting people first. Enter People Operations, or People Ops as it’s often called. But what exactly is People Operations and how does it differ from a traditional HR department? What are their role and key priorities?…
Arguably, the strongest predictor of business impact is the ability to understand the business, or business acumen. This skill is underdeveloped in HR. Indeed, 4 in 10 CHROs consider business acumen the most lacking skill in HR talent. So what is business acumen in HR, and how can you develop this competency? ContentsWhat is business…
Over 80% of recruiters believe that culture has become a prominent factor in the selection process. Yet, many organizations still struggle with conducting an effective cultural fit assessment. How can you make sure that your cultural fit assessment adequately evaluates your candidates’ culture fit? ContentsWhat is a cultural fit assessment?Why use a cultural fit assessment?Difficulties assessing…
Rapid advances in HR automation have enabled HR departments to streamline and speed up their ways of working, automate many tasks, and devote more time to people-centered tasks, including empowering their employees. How can your team apply HR automation and work in a more efficient and effective way? There is no doubt that human resource…
Any business needs to have a firm grasp on employee utilization within their organization to improve their profitability. However, it’s also crucial for HR professionals to understand this business metric to improve the hiring process, create a healthy work culture, and boost productivity. Keep reading for everything you need to know regarding employee utilization as…
Organizational commitment helps organizations perform better and achieve their goals because their employees feel connected to the organization, are more productive and dedicated to their work. What exactly is organizational commitment, and how can you foster it at your organization? ContentsWhat is organizational commitment?Types of organizational commitmentWhy is organizational commitment important?What influences organizational commitment?What can HR…
Working remotely is on the rise and slowly becoming the new normal, which means the need for organizations to provide remote training is also growing. And with 61% of remote employees feeling that they need additional training to perform better in their role, the urgency to provide quality remote training is even more apparent. What…
Every year, U.S. businesses collectively spend more than $80 billion on training their employees, and global spending on training and development has increased by 400% in 11 years. But it’s not about how much money you spend; what matters is how effective your training is and how well your employees receive it. Therefore, measuring training…
Data is an invaluable tool when it comes to the hiring process, and more organizations are using data to drive their recruitment activities than ever before. But unless that data is accurate and easy to understand, it becomes redundant. That’s where a recruitment dashboard can help. Wouldn’t it be great to have all your recruitment…