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Over the past century, the term “human resources” has grown and changed significantly. HR responsibilities have moved beyond just administration and legal affairs to encompass a more comprehensive and strategic role in businesses everywhere. This shift has been slow but steady, and has led to a dramatic increase in the value HR professionals provide to…

As an HR professional, the first step to building a diverse workforce is understanding the types of diversity in the workplace. Today, workplace diversity is necessary and critical to your organization’s success. Moreover, 76 percent of job seekers cite workplace diversity as an essential consideration when evaluating job opportunities.  Let’s take a look at the different…

Providing comprehensive support to employees through well-structured benefits is critical, and this includes the implementation of a sensitive and fair bereavement policy. By recognizing the complexities of grief, HR professionals are increasingly encouraging employers to adopt policies that offer time and space for employees to mourn, reflecting an understanding that the wellbeing of staff is…

An HRIS, also known as a Human Resources Information System, or Human Resource Management System (HRMS), is the ultimate combination of Information Technology (IT) and Human Resources (HR). This article will explain how an HRIS works, how they relate to HR analytics, and how they can be successfully selected and implemented. Traditional HRIS systems and…

Here’s how you can get ahead From rising inflation, disrupted supply chains to the ever-changing state of play of COVID-19, uncertainty is on top of everyone’s mind and most boardroom meeting agendas. But as companies learn to live with uncertainty, what can business and HR leaders do to ensure their organizations are not flying into…