HR Management

The HR I.Q. Test: October ’15

10/01/2015

Here’s your monthly quiz on HR trends and issues.

It seems that everyone is stretched to the limit these days with their workload. As a result, it may be challenging to get others to cooperate, particularly when it means you need them to do something for you that they would not normally do. You can generate cooperation with these three strategies:

Prepare for more whistle-blower retaliation complaints

09/30/2015

Heed OSHA’s memo stressing that it only needs “reasonable cause” to find merit in one.

Four strategies for becoming more influential at work

09/30/2015

Whether it’s within your HR team or the overall organization, building influence—making it easy for others to listen to your ideas and try your suggestions—will make you more effective. Try these influence strategies.

6 skills HR leaders must establish, cultivate

09/29/2015

Success in a top HR spot these days requires establishing a track record in these areas, according to a new study by Aon Hewitt.

10 steps to lessen the threat of workplace violence

09/28/2015

To reduce the chance of workplace violence—or your liability if it does happen—establish a program that covers the following.

College completion slowing even as STEM studies grow

09/26/2015

While the demand for educated labor continues to increase in the U.S., new research from Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. suggests the supply of qualified candidates may not be keeping up with employer demand.

The HR certification wars: HRCI vs. SHRM

09/24/2015

For nearly four decades, the HR Certification Institute served happily as the semi-independent certification arm of HR’s big-dog association, the Society for Human Resource Management. That long marriage ended acrimoniously last year when SHRM announced it was launching its own certification exam and credentials—the SHRM Certified Professional and SHRM Senior Certified Professional.

Checklist: Processes to prevent internal theft

09/22/2015

A Small Business Administration report says 30% of employees admit to stealing from their employers. Every organization needs policies and procedures in place to curtail internal theft. Test your company’s efforts by answering the following questions.

Working well with your fellow team leaders

09/19/2015

Without good peer relationships, it’s very difficult to coordinate projects or work cooperatively across team lines. Here’s some expert insight into strengthening yours.