“Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!” While a classic refrain of a wintertime classic about how cold weather can warm our hearts, snow and icy weather, for human resource managers, can also mean lost business productivity and employee confusion about expectations to show up for work.
The list of sexual harassment allegations continues to grow. The “Me Too” campaign has helped numerous women and men break silence and speak about their own experiences with sexual harassment, some for the very first time since their victimization
HR Leads Business recently caught up with human resource management guru Dave Ulrich to define the disruptions that will transform HR practices in 2018. Ulrich, a Professor of Business at the University of Michigan and Partner of The RBL Group, believes there are eight disruptions that will continue to reshape HR.
Sexual harassment in the workplace is making the news again. The latest allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein and others have created a "watershed moment." Over a million voices have shared Twitter posts with #MeToo as victims of workplace sexual harassment or abuse.
In honor of Veterans Day 2017, HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) would like to highlight some of the latest thinking on how to make the most out of hiring and retaining as many as 360,000 men and women who leave the military each year. Experts agree that well-established military-to-civilian integration programs are key for tapping into the veteran population for top talent.
A few years ago in Europe, I asked a group of business leaders if they had the right culture. Someone responded that their company had purchased tickets to the opera. Today, the issue of culture is no longer a joke or afterthought; it is central to business success.
HR Leads Business recently caught up with Murad Sahawneh, SPHR, GPHR, SPHRi, Global HR Business Manager for Arab Bank.
HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) was both thrilled and inspired to be a sponsor of the 2017 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala in Palm Desert, Calif.
The art of partnerships. It is one of the most important, yet often overlooked, competencies for human resource managers who want to drive business results.
Several prominent companies have recently reigned in their telecommuting options for employees. It was one of Marissa Mayer’s first moves as CEO of Yahoo! In May, IBM told thousands of employees to report to offices or leave the company. Bank of America, Aetna, Reddit and Best Buy are also pulling back.
Human resource management studies have certainly changed since I first began in this field in the 80s. Today, HR students face new challenges that no other generation has had to face and they need to be more prepared than ever. The typical skills taught in even the best institutions worldwide won't be enough if students don't begin now to know themselves and stand out.
Now is the perfect time to take the Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) or Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) exam. While the exams are tough, success depends on knowing how to study and prepare. Here's how you can decrease your test stress and increase your likelihood of becoming certified.
Recently, HR Certification Institute (HRCI) announced that all seven of its credentials are now fully accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). NCCA’s Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs, like the certifications that HR professionals earn from HRCI, are among the most rigorous, respected and recognized accreditation standards.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Texas and Louisiana in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. For human resource professionals, this is also a reminder to take steps to maintain organizational resilience and ensure the safety of employees.
HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) continues to field questions about its recent announcement of earning National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accreditation for its two international certifications: the Professional in Human Resources – International™ (PHRi™) and the Senior Professional in Human Resources – International™ (SPHRi™).