Today, CHROs play an integral role in the upper echelons of the business structure. In fact, a CHRO often serves as a key adviser to the CEO—a trusted right hand that will make presentations to the board and focus on leadership and strategy implementation. But when it comes to the aspirations of CHROs, the main question is—why stop there?
As an HR professional, your day is packed with tasks. From phone interviews with job candidates and filling out benefits paperwork to responding to what feels like hundreds of emails, you’re busy all day. The problem is that too many of those tasks are repetitive and manual busywork, pulling your attention away from the more valuable and needle-moving things you really want to focus on.
Let's start with the good news. The fight for gender equity and equality is making progress worldwide. According to research we conducted last month on women’s equality, the majority of women across the US, UK, and Australia: -Feel comfortable at work and have never been made to feel less qualified because they're women -Were promoted or received a bump in pay and benefits in 2021 -Receive women-specific benefits from their companies
How much damage could be done to your teams if they suffer through just five months without adequate management and leadership? According to our recent survey with Fiverr, hiring processes take an average of 5.4 months to fill a role. Of the people leaving to seek new opportunities, 46 percent are managers and directors. Fifty-eight percent of HR leaders and hiring managers agree that turnover harms productivity. Finding the right job candidates and retaining your current talent is a huge priority. What are some best practices to develop better recruiting…
What’s the next thing you want to learn? 2021 was full of all kinds of challenges–but there were some bright spots too. Many of us found ways to up our game, learn new skills, and expand our professional knowledge. To help our friends and customers, we’ve compiled a list of our best HR webinars of the past year. So, if you’d like to take another step forward, here’s what you can learn: How to improve employee engagement and increase mobility What it takes to create a company culture that goes…
Is your company struggling to find the right people? Recruiting the best talent has become one of the biggest challenges for modern companies, from HR professionals to hiring managers. But incredible talent might be closer to home than you thought. It's just a matter of identifying the right high-potential professionals in your organization. Succession planning may be a long-term investment, and the pressure is on to find the right people NOW. But, when you invest in nurturing the talent you have and promoting from within, you foster loyalty, employee satisfaction,…
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, job openings in the US increased to 11 million in Q3 2021. This follows what HBR called the “tidal wave of resignations” this year, with 4 million people quitting in April and a record 10.9 million in July. Companies have quickly adapted to the new era of work by offering people more flexibility, expanded benefits, and other perks to attract and retain their talent. But the Great Resignation and evolving expectations aren’t the only things contributing to today’s record number of open…
HR professionals are now responsible for navigating tightening resources, rapidly-advancing technologies, and a workforce that cares more about positive work experiences than their salary. According to the Harvard Business Review, 96 percent of professionals in the US want flexibility at work, but only 47 percent of them get it. Many are leaving their jobs because their companies refuse to adapt. The mass exodus of people from their full-time jobs, dubbed the Great Resignation, has made keeping up with the workforce more challenging than ever. Modern companies aiming to stay ahead…
According to HR thought leader, Josh Bersin, the pandemic “changed recruitment overnight, and the subsequent ‘Great Resignation’ has led employees across industries to reevaluate their careers, prioritize their wellbeing, and, in many cases, make big life changes [that] … often include leaving their jobs.” Today’s war for talent is tied directly to this shift in employee expectations and priorities. In a survey conducted in the spring of 2021, HiBob found that 36 percent of today's workforce is prepared to quit if their employers refuse to meet demands surrounding flexibility and…
To help navigate the how and what of onboarding, we've put together this series of employee onboarding email templates to help save you time and give your new hires a warm welcome wherever they're based.
