Want more expert insights on the topic of pay equity? Access our entire Pay Equity Deep Dive Series. Our first blog in the series covered the topic of Pay Analysis Groups (PAGs). As you’ll recall, one of the first steps in conducting a pay equity analysis is deciding how to segment your workforce into meaningful pools for comparison purposes. We call these segments PAGs ..read more

Incentive theory offers valuable insights into what drives employee motivation in the workplace. It encourages people to strive for goals by offering rewards that feel meaningful and relevant. Whether it’s a financial perk, professional growth opportunity , or simple recognition, incentives help create a culture where employees feel valued and motivated to contribute their best ..read more

In an increasingly competitive job market, retaining top talent has become a critical priority for organisations. One of the most effective strategies for achieving this is investing in employee growth through upskilling and reskilling programs. These learning and development opportunities not only enhance the capabilities of your workforce but also foster a sense of loyalty and engagement among employees ..read more

Quick look: As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time for HR professionals to review, reflect, and fine-tune their processes to ensure compliance, enhance employee satisfaction, and streamline operations. Explore key year-end tasks to finish the year on a high note and set a strong foundation for 2025, or download the full, printable checklist for easy planning ..read more

Most people don’t dream of a career in HR from a young age. Many pros, as we’ve covered in past installments of Coworking, got interested in the function either during college or when considering a career change. But Shannon Hilmar, director of talent acquisition at Deputy, an HR software provider primarily for companies with shift workers, said she had a “really early interest” in the profession that emerged during one of her first-ever jobs, working as a shift worker at McDonald’s ..read more

Achieve your goals with an organizational strategy When running a business, there are many decisions to be made. Business leaders must decide how to allocate their funds, staff, and focus to best meet business needs and gain a competitive edge over other companies. That’s why having an organizational strategy in place is critical. An organizational strategy can help you maximize your resources and work more efficiently to achieve your business goals ..read more

A well-executed hiring plan can be the difference between a company that reaches its strategic business goals and one that is outperformed by its rivals. Just ask Marc Benioff , co-founder and CEO of tech giant Salesforce. “Acquiring the right talent is the most important key to growth,” says Benioff. “Hiring was – and still is – the most important thing we do ..read more

As part of Bullhorn’s 2024 GRID Talent Trends Report , we surveyed nearly 2,500 people who have worked with staffing firms in the last five years on their attitudes on the recruitment process, working with staffing firms, the use of AI in hiring, and more. Some of their differences in opinion varied across generational lines – and in surprising ways ..read more

This past year was rough. People pros navigated a cooling labor market , more return-to-office debacles, and record employee burnout. And as if all that juggling wasn’t enough, 45% took on more duties without a promotion or pay raise, according to a HR Brew survey. Some 46% said they took on new responsibilities for career growth, but 35% said they did because their team didn’t grow with the growing demand of their organization, and 24% said they did because their team was downsized ..read more

Matt Newman, SVP of employee experience at telecommunications software company Genesys, may have a slightly misleading job title. While he does oversee employee experience at the company, he also oversees several other teams at Genesys, including real estate and facilities. He also serves as an HR business partner for nearly half of the company, including product, finance, legal, IT, strategy and business transformation, and…HR ..read more