Russian Hackers Never Sleep: How To Protect Yourself

The harm caused by hackers is enormous. They steal personal data, banking details and leave the whole system out of order.

Russian Hackers Never Sleep: How To Protect Yourself

The Business Case for Digitising Human Resources

HR sees the benefit of adopting technology to improve its practices, but what if some companies still need convincing? Here are the top four ways digitising HR functions adds value to the organisation.

The Business Case for Digitising Human Resources

Want the Job? Be Passionate About the Industry

No matter what job you are applying for, you need to be passionate about the industry. The more passionate and knowledgeable you are about the industry, the better. Sure, you can get hired without this passion, but if you want to succeed and build a career, you need to have the drive that propels you forward. The passion you need to succeed stems from choosing companies that are either in the industry you love or ones that cater to a cause you care about.

Want the Job? Be Passionate About the Industryc

7 common pitfalls to avoid in your employee experience programme

Compared to customers, employees simply do not have the same opportunities or platforms available to voice their opinions on their experience at work.

7 common pitfalls to avoid in your employee experience programme

Revolutionizing HR Through Intelligent Automation

A recent study found that 72% of HR professionals think lack of automation is slowing things down.

Revolutionizing HR Through Intelligent Automation

How to Turn a Job Loss into an Amazing Career Opportunity

You've reached a turning point, and this turning point has the potential to change your life for the better.

How to Turn a Job Loss into an Amazing Career Opportunity

How to make a career change when you are an entrepreneur

Being an entrepreneur is often seen as a dream career, so many people might wonder why anyone would ever want to change out of it.

How to make a career change when you are an entrepreneur

Emotional Intelligence - The Most Important Element of Employee Evaluation

Various studies have shown that people with high EQ usually have quite a lot of characteristics of a good employee.

Emotional Intelligence - The Most Important Element of Employee Evaluation

The Trends Shaping Recruitment

Some of the cutting edge techniques that recruitment agencies are employing to find the very best candidates who are capable and reliable.

The Trends Shaping Recruitment

Exciting Opportunities for Varied Accounting Careers

Here are a few ways that accounting careers offer different challenges to people who wish to tackle them.

Exciting Opportunities for Varied Accounting Careers

How to recover from a cyber-attack

Ever been fooled by a bogus email?

How to recover from a cyber-attack

The Difficulties Of Being An Introverted Leader

As an introvert, you may wonder how you can successfully be a leader. It can be done, and many introverts have been amongst the best
leaders of all time - but success does not come without hardships.

The Difficulties Of Being An Introverted Leader

UK - How to Check Your Criminal Record before Your Employer Does

Nowadays, employers insist on doing background checks on all new employees.

Employee Tips 101: How to Check Your Criminal Record before Your Employer Does

Preparing To Land Your First Job

Graduating college is exciting and scary for some. It’s a step in the right direction, but most likely you aren’t sure which way you’re going. That’s what you have to figure out once you’ve completed all of your coursework. It’s a normal feeling and not one to be worried about.

Preparing To Land Your First Job

USA - Skin Tone Affects Job Chances

Colorism - discrimination based on skin color - has a significant effect on employment prospects.

Skin Tone Affects Job Chances

Effective Strategies to Boost Cross-Team Collaboration

Many companies bring people with different talents and expertise together to work toward achieving key organizational goals.

Effective Strategies to Boost Cross-Team Collaboration

4 Tips For Handling Difficult Situations At Work

When you're working, you're bound to run into issues. Being in charge is tough because you're the one who has to solve all of the problems. You have to find a way to not stress out and to focus on dealing with one incident at a time.

4 Tips For Handling Difficult Situations At Work

How to Market Your HR Services

Are you an HR company owner or an HR freelancer who wants to attract more clients to your business?

How to Market Your HR Services

The Importance of Human Resources in Construction

For HR professionals, a thorough understanding of recruitment, training, and retention is essential for running an effective human resources department in the construction industry.

The Importance of Human Resources in Construction

5 Things All Employees Should Know About Information Security

Employees often pose the biggest threat to a company's information security. It only takes one wrong click of a button to affect a business's security, finances and reputation.

5 Things All Employees Should Know About Information Security

Responsibilities to Employees if You Buy or Sell a Business

Buying or selling a business affects a lot of people - namely all of the employees that work for or with that business. It's going to be a huge adjustment for them, and you're responsible for facilitating that adjustment. Business is business, but this is an instance in which people need to be put first. If you don't handle the situation properly, things can get bumpy later on down the road. Make sure you're covering your bases when dealing with the employees you're passing off or inheriting.

What Are Your Responsibilities to Employees if You Buy or Sell a Business?

How to Professionally Deny a Raise Request

When an employee comes to you for a raise, it often takes a lot of courage to actually get up and ask the question. The thing is, due to numerous reasons, you might not be ready or willing to increase their salary yet. However, communicating this to an employee is a very difficult and delicate matter. They may not be ready to hear a negative response, and if they do, it may kill their motivation. Here’s how to professionally deny their request and keep them motivated to work hard.

How to Professionally Deny a Raise Request

The Ups and Downs of a Late Career Change

It's no secret that in today's fast-paced world, employees are becoming more disillusioned with the idea of carrying out their entire career within one organisation, or indeed, industry. With many opportunities for adult learning, there is no reason why careers need to stagnate purely because of age.

The Ups and Downs of a Late Career Change

Midlife job search: facts and myths

With an aging global workforce and an economy which has forced many companies to downsize, it's no wonder that many workers over the age of 40 are trying to find a new position.

Midlife job search: facts and myths

Canada - Alberta Minimum Wage

A year ago Alberta's provincial government decided to move towards a minimum wage of $15 per hour by 2018.

Alberta Minimum Wage

Australia - National Minimum Wage

Australia's revised national minimum wage (NMW) was implemented on July 1 2017.

National Minumum Wage

Australia - Year-round thanks essential

79% of Australian employees preferred appreciation by managers all-year round instead of single annual events for recognition such as work anniversaries, performance reviews, or company events.

Year-round thanks essential

Passion Vs Pragmatism: Which One to Follow When Choosing a Career

Choosing passion or pragmatism is never easy and there's no one right answer.

Passion Vs Pragmatism: Which One to Follow When Choosing a Career

How to Create a Friendly Office Environment

Whether your office environment has actually become unpleasant or you simply feel as though things aren't as great as they could be, you have plenty of options to remedy the situation.

How to Create a Friendly Office Environment

4 Challenges American Businesses Face when Outsourcing IT Overseas

Outsourcing overseas has been held up as a gold standard for saving money by relying on world class talent elsewhere in the world. It typically provides 24x7 coverage in conjunction with US based software support or back office staff. It often allows businesses to work with tech staff in the markets they want to cultivate, as Microsoft's Indian and Chinese hubs demonstrate. However, outsourcing IT overseas brings its own challenges, many of which can lead to serious problems for the company or its customers. Here are four challenges businesses face when outsourcing IT overseas.

4 Challenges American Businesses Face when Outsourcing IT Overseas

Which Functions You Should Outsource and Which Ones You Should Not

When the idea of outsourcing comes up, the next question arises - outsource what?

Which Functions You Should Outsource and Which Ones You Should Not

4 Ways Managerial Staff Can Make Themselves Easier for Employees to Contact

Depending on the kind of organization you're working for, there may be a variety of ways to get in touch with management about a specific problem or complaint. In some workplaces, it's an easier process than in others, and typically some managers are easier to contact. However, for the sake of maintaining customer satisfaction and productivity levels it would be wise to ensure quick and easy correspondence between all company staff on an ongoing basis. With that said, here are four ways managerial staff can make themselves more accessible to other employees:

4 Ways Managerial Staff Can Make Themselves Easier for Employees to Contact

4 Smart Strategies to Use When Your Best Employees Underperform

If you are struggling with underperforming employees, here are a few ways to improve the situation.

4 Smart Strategies to Use When Your Best Employees Underperform

How You Can Benefit from Employee Surveys

Some helpful information that you can use to empower your workforce and fix those underlying issues that may be affecting your productivity.

How You Can Benefit from Employee Surveys

HR Strategies for Dealing with Workplace Stress

Employers and HR departments need to recognize the signs of stress and find ways to deal with employee stress and anxiety effectively.

HR Strategies for Dealing with Workplace Stress

Overworked Americans Can't Use Up Their Vacation

Americans continue to take the fewest annual vacation days in the industrialized world.

Overworked Americans Can't Use Up Their Vacation

Flexibility and Burnout

Flexibilty can improve job satisfaction and cut levels of stress and burnout.

Flexibility and Burnout

4 Tips for Throwing the Perfect Office Party

Office parties can be a great way to boost engagement and build a bond between your employees. However, they can be a total HR nightmare if they're not handled properly.

4 Tips for Throwing the Perfect Office Party

USA - Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Legal Services

If you've been proposed a prepaid legal plan or legal protection plan, you might be wondering what their benefits are.

Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Legal Services

Why 2017 is the Year of Video Marketing

Have you noticed that Facebook has become flooded with videos recently? Videos of funny stories, sad stories, videos that are showcasing a business; they are all on there. It is not just Facebook either; we are seeing this happen across LinkedIn, Twitter and other social media platforms. It is estimated that 80% of all internet traffic by 2019 will be video.

Why 2017 is the Year of Video Marketing

UK - The Importance of Team Building in HR Management

Team building can play a huge part in strengthening a corporate culture and a great tool in achieving an efficient organisation.

The Importance of Team Building in HR Management

USA - The Role of HR in Creating a Safe and Healthy Workplace

While the priority should be about protecting the health and wellbeing of employers, it can also reflect positively on the firm's balance sheet too

The Role of HR in Creating a Safe and Healthy Workplace

UK - 5 HR Mistakes to Avoid When Dismissing Staff

Sometimes, when all other avenues have failed, it is necessary to say goodbye to underperforming employees in order to optimise business efficiency.

5 HR Mistakes to Avoid When Dismissing Staff

7 Technologies That Will Transform Human Resources in 2017

Technology is set to completely transform the way we approach Human Resources and recruitment.

7 Technologies That Will Transform Human Resources in 2017

The Grey Economy: The HR Benefits Of Hiring Older Workers

Many employers are still reluctant to hire people in their sixties, despite the fact that older workers can confer a wide array of benefits to a given workforce.

The Grey Economy: The HR Benefits Of Hiring Older Workers

USA - Payroll Advice for Small Businesses

Payroll management is not straightforward, and if you are a small business without any payroll experts, it can be a minefield trying to work through all of the legalities and setting up systems and processes.

Payroll Advice for Small Businesses

USA - Telling the Truth on Your Resume

Those that are not completely honest are being refused jobs, and those already in a job will lose the job and any related unemployment benefits.

Telling the Truth on Your Resume

USA - 3 Human Resource Trends to Watch for in 2017

HR is constantly evolving and the changes are much deeper than when the personnel department was renamed Human Resources. This evolution isn't just driven by changing laws and business practices. Technology, financial pressures, and shifting business practices are dramatically altering the job of HR personnel.

Let's look at three HR trends to watch for in 2017 and beyond.

3 Human Resource Trends to Watch for in 2017

Canada - Nova Scotia Minimum Wage

On April 1, Nova Scotia's minimum wage rose by 15 cents, to $10.85 an hour

Nova Scotia Minimum Wage

USA - What Should You Do If You Cannot Pay Your 941 Payment to the IRS?

It is extremely important that you do everything you can physically do to ensure your organization's 941 tax deposits and filings are updated and current.

What Should You Do If You Cannot Pay Your 941 Payment to the IRS?

Tech Companies All-Costs Model is Destroying Human Resources Management

As a human resources manager, it is your job to take every allegation seriously and work to resolve each issue, regardless of the culture at your company.

Tech Companies All-Costs Model is Destroying Human Resources Management

Australia - The Wonders of Using Cloud-based Payroll Software

Contrary to what others might think, cloud systems can actually offer enhanced data security compared to traditional payroll systems.

The Wonders of Using Cloud-based Payroll Software

Australia - Call Centre Code Launched In Victoria

A new Call Centre Code launched by the Victorian Government has been welcomed by the ASU.

Call Centre Code Launched In Victoria

A question that HR workers often debate is, who is responsible for the protection of data?

The increasing risk of cyber attacks on businesses

Workplace Happiness

While everyone wants to be happy at work there are differences depending on factors such as age, gender, and job area.

Workplace Happiness

USA - How to be a better Nurse Leader

The healthcare industry is expanding at a stunning rate; it is one of the top 3 fastest growing industries in the country today. Naturally, hospitals and medical practices are in need of skilled nursing professionals to fill mid- to top-level positions.

How to Be a Better Nurse Leader

Giving every employee a voice: why CEOs should jump off the pedestal

Open-minded HR departments can reap the rewards of building an engaged workforce and unlock the benefits this creates for the business as a whole.

Giving every employee a voice: why CEOs should jump off the pedestal

Tips for HR Professionals Managing Cross Border Teams

It is becoming increasingly commonplace for businesses of all sizes to operate across international borders.

Tips for HR Professionals Managing Cross Border Teams

USA - What Trump's Presidency Means for the Future of Human Resources

There is no denying that the recent change of guards in American politics is set to have far reaching implications when it comes to labor and human resource management.

What Trump's Presidency Means for the Future of Human Resources

Do You Have What It Takes to Work in Human Resources?

In this article, we're going to discuss some of the appropriate skills and aptitudes of a good HR manager.

Do You Have What It Takes to Work in Human Resources?

USA - Helping Employees with Health Insurance

A lot of studies have confirmed that job (and life) security can help boost employees' productivity levels to new heights.

Helping Employees with Health Insurance

Important Factors to Consider When You're Hiring a Health Care Professional

The reputation of your health care organization depends on the people you hire.

Important Factors to Consider When You're Hiring a Health Care Professional

Australia - Obesity in the workplace

Being overweight has consequences in the workplace. There are associated occupational safety, health, and business risks leading to more and more disputes between employers and employees.

Obesity in the workplace

Australia - Would-be Entrepreneurs

Baby Boomers and Gen Y are leading a movement to abandon the corporate rat race and create start-ups allowing them to become their own boss.

Would-be Entrepreneurs

Australia - Skills Crisis in Health and Medical Research

Job insecurity among workers in the Health and Medical Research sector is leading to an impending skills crisis, according to the Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR).

Skills Crisis in Health and Medical Research

The Pros of Working Flex Hours

Flex hours are nothing new, but they are certainly catching on in popularity as more and more companies and employees start to understand the benefits it offers.

The Pros of Working Flex Hours

Uncertainty surrounding the UK hotel industry: the actions hoteliers should take

What does the future hold for the UK’s hotel industry?

Uncertainty surrounding the UK hotel industry: the actions hoteliers should take

Why it's important to get diversity right

Creating a diverse workplace isn’t just about adhering to the laws regarding discrimination, but going the extra mile in creating an environment where people from any ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, race, or political belief can feel safe and valued.

Why it's important to get diversity right

On-the-job training: the key to meeting client needs

The training of young lawyers is still wedded to 20th or even 19th century thinking: they are taught how to look for and identify problems, not how to solve them.

On-the-job training: the key to meeting client needs

Boost Your Hiring Strategy with the Top 5 Recruitment Trends for 2017

Here are the top 5 trends that we're excited about seeing more of in the year to come.

Boost Your Hiring Strategy with the Top 5 Recruitment Trends for 2017