Working at home presents challenges for many employees. With the current crisis, many people are working at home who don’t normally. Some of them may even have very good reasons not to want to work at home. On top of that, kids are not in school and everyone is under a lot of stress. In converse, many […]
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Here’s Who Owns Employer Branding in These Strange Times
OpinionFrom HR departments at the largest organizations – to sole proprietors at the smallest – changes in the US economy and trends in employment have everyone asking us about employer branding. From questions about reputation management to the need for hazard pay, know that business’ actions during times of crisis are very likely to affect […]
Indeed.com Wants Job Seekers to Know Your “Happiness Score”
NewsLast month, Indeed launched the Indeed Work Happiness Score. The company says the new grading system for employers will make it easier for job seekers to find work environments where they will be happiest, as well as give employers insights into what their employees’ key drivers of happiness are so they can improve their employee experience […]
Target Shows-Off Employment Branding Chops in Midst of Pandemic
News OpinionRapid changes in the US retail sector during the past few weeks have brought a host of hurdles for both retail employees and corporations. On March 20, 2020 Target became the third national-level retailer (including Amazon and Walmart) to provide significant pay raises to retail workers and offering paid time off for senior employees, who should be […]
Employer Branding: Boardroom Buzzword or Just BS?
Opinion2019 was a candidate-driven market for employers and HR pros. The US economy was strong, consumer confidence was high, and investors were cautiously optimistic. Top talent had the education and experience to be more selective than ever about their jobs. Concepts like workplace wellness and employer branding came to the forefront of recruiting. But all things […]
Mark Cuban’s Take on How to Treat Employees in the Time of COVID-19
NewsMark Cuban’s Take on How to Treat Employees in the Time of COVID-19. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people have lost their jobs. A record 3.3 million people in the United States have filed for unemployment as non-essential businesses have been shut down in an effort to prevent further spread of the virus. How […]
All The Ways Coronavirus Is F#cking Up Your Workplace (And How to Fix It)
OpinionAll The Way Coronavirus is F#cking Up Your Workplace It seems like almost overnight, the face of the American workplace has drastically changed. Due to the potential spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), employees are being forced to distance themselves from one another. Gone are the days of gathering at the water cooler to catch up […]
Study: How to Measure, Increase Employee Engagement
OpinionHow to measure, increase employee engagement. A joint survey between HR.com and Bonusly consisted of 532 participants from small businesses to large enterprises with 20,000+ employees. The second annual study was primarily focused on employee engagement, and it gathered research on engagement levels, effectiveness of engagement programs, and insights on how these programs can be […]
Beware: If You Sue Glassdoor, This Might Happen
NewsLawsuits against popular employee review website Glassdoor are nothing new. Understandably, companies don’t like negative reviews, and some go the extra mile and get the lawyers involved to get reviews deleted or to reveal identities of reviewers. Until now, these lawsuits went largely undetected. Maybe something in a local business publications comes out, or a […]
CareerBliss Announces Its 50 Happiest Companies for 2020
NewsAfter compiling more than 250,000 independent employee reviews from companies around the United States, CareerBliss announces the 10th annual CareerBliss 50 Happiest Companies in America. Unlike any other award, CareerBliss honors the top companies who are succeeding in building a happy culture and positive workplace for employees. This year moving up from its position at […]