If you’re motivated to help others achieve their career goals, you might enjoy a career in talent acquisition. In a talent acquisition specialist interview, you’ll be asked a series of questions specific to this role, and having a good idea of what these might be along with how to prepare for them will help you…
With the uncertainty about the emerging world of work, organizations need to deal with ambiguity and, in essence, prepare for multiple futures. Scenario-based planning is becoming an essential strategic capability for organizations and for HR. We believe it is time for HR to play a more central role in scenario planning, specifically focusing on the…
Well-executed headcount planning helps your organization grow sustainably and improve performance. Let’s explore what headcount planning is and how you can implement headcount planning best practices at your business. ContentsWhat is headcount planning?Why does your organization need headcount planning?Headcount planning best practices What is headcount planning? Headcount planning refers to creating plans to ensure that your…
The dynamic reality we live and work in requires HR professionals to develop new skills if they want to contribute to their organization’s goals and help their businesses thrive. While HR skills like HRM expertise, strategy creation & execution, teamwork, reporting skills, and commercial awareness are not going anywhere, HR practitioners need to be deliberate about…
Companies that are serious about diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are the ones that have happy and productive employees. And if your organization wants to be truly inclusive, you need to understand what intersectionality in the workplace means and how you can embrace it. Let’s dive in. ContentsWhat is intersectionality in the workplace?What are examples…
Organizations with efficient HR business partners have enhanced employee performance, revenue, and profits by 22%, 7%, and 9%, respectively. HRBPs can greatly impact organizational performance and achieving overall business objectives. Thus, it is essential to track HR business partner metrics to ensure that your company’s HRBPs are effective. These will also allow you to uncover…
Large companies typically have multiple HR professionals to manage their HR function. But startups are different. Typically, they work with a tight budget, are laser-focused on growing their bottom line, and don’t want to get tied down with superfluous bureaucratic work and policies. But startups and small businesses need HR strategies to succeed in scaling.…
Hierarchy has been how societies have been structured throughout the history of humankind. It has translated to the business context as well. The hierarchy culture within organizations strives for clarity and efficiency through a structure resembling a pyramid. What is a hierarchy culture in a business context, and how can HR promote its elements within…
HR SMART goals enable HR teams and practitioners to achieve what they set out to do. They help prioritize and focus efforts where they’re most needed. Let’s look at everything you need to know about HR SMART goals and discuss 12 examples. ContentsWhat are HR SMART goals?Why should you set HR SMART goals?HR SMART goals…
With the rise of social media, employee advocacy programs have become an important pillar of your employer brand and talent attraction strategy. In a highly competitive and employee-driven market, talent has become selective in terms of who for, where, and when they want to work. People perceive employee-generated content to be more authentic and credible…