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Technology Eases Transition for New Remote Workers
Companies are sending employees home to work in large numbers to curb the transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus. These dramatic moves mean many employees will be working remotely for the first time.
Coronavirus Prompts Companies to Telework
Businesses in the U.S. should plan for "social distancing," such as canceling meetings and conferences and arranging for employees to work from home, according to the director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Building and Leading High-Performing Remote Teams
He popularity of remote work is rising fast. Multiple research studies show that employees who are able to skip commuting and work away from the office, whether at home, a coffee shop or somewhere in between, are happier, more productive and less likely to jump ship.
As Coronavirus Spreads, Managers Ask How to Handle Telecommuting
As the coronavirus continues to spread through the U.S.-so far infecting at least 162 people and causing 11 deaths-many employers are considering telling or have already told their employees to work from home.
Technology
Small HR Functions Can Adopt Automation Technologies, Too
Human resource leaders in small organizations historically have only watched as their peers in larger companies invested in the latest-and-greatest HR technologies.
Technology to Manage Workplace Immigration Is Booming
Changing immigration policies and a resulting need for improved communication tools has led to innovations in technologies that HR professionals use for employment-based immigration work.
Eastern and Northern Europe: The Law on Hidden Video Surveillance of Workers
The European Court of Human Rights decided in an October 2019 decision, Lopez Ribalda v. Spain, that surveillance of workers using hidden video cameras can be valid if there is reasonable suspicion that a crime or serious misconduct has been committed, causing significant harm to the employer.
Map Your Data to Keep Your Electronic Records Secure
Maintaining the security and privacy of sensitive HR data is crucial. While this idea seems obvious, the availability of new technologies and the increasing number of cybersecurity risks threaten employee data in new ways, meaning HR professionals have to continually educate themselves about these risks.
Talent Acquisition
SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential
Sourcing, engaging and retaining the best talent are top priorities for organizations. Earning the SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential recognizes the key role that talent acquisition professionals play in today's challenging business environment by demonstrating your teams proficiency as a strategic talent acquisition partner.
Lean and Six Sigma in Talent Acquisition
Organizations can reap big benefits from streamlining their talent acquisition processes. Top candidates are hard to come by in a highly competitive talent market and are prized by multiple organizations.
3 Steps to Drive Proactive Talent Acquisition
he world's largest chemicals company found itself navigating the evolving talent landscape with an outdated approach. The U.S. recruiters at BASF were often reactive and inconsistent, relying on the inadequate "post and pray" method, explained Yana Kogan, talent attraction strategy manager at the North American affiliate of the global company, headquartered in Florham Park, N.J.
Key Elements of an Effective Talent Acquisition Strategy
About This Speech: With U.S. unemployment at an historically low rate, the competition for talent is heating up, and companies are expected to face increasing competition for the best people to help them succeed. In this session, you will learn about current recruiting trends and how to develop an effective talent acquisition strategy with six key elements