Mandatory Vacations? Why Time Off is a Must
Most of us say we need a break or that we feel overworked from time to time. So why is it that, on average, American workers take only half of the vacation days they’ve earned each year? And a startling 18% take no time off at all? More than 60% say they never fully disengage—not […]
The New H-1B Visa Process – Part 3: A Look at the Economic Realities
Economic RealitiesEmployers shouldn’t be dissuaded by the recent H-1B changes—they just need to know what to expect and how to best navigate this new terrain. For decades, the H-1B visa for highly-skilled workers has been the most popular long-term work visa in the United States. But, with uncertain immigration terrain in place as a result […]
Five Ways to Combat Negativity in Your Workplace
Would it surprise you to learn that the majority of employees spend several hours each week complaining about their jobs? According to a 2017 survey by Badbossology.com and Development Dimensions International, over 60% of employees regularly spend ten or more hours per month engaged in complaining about their bosses or work conditions. We’ve all been […]
The New H-1B Visa Process – Part 2: What’s Ahead and What Does it Mean for You?
Employers in the tech sector and other specialty occupations have long relied on the H-1B program as a valuable tool for securing otherwise scarce professional resources. But with an uncertain H-1B landscape in place, largely as a result of the 2017 ‘Buy American, Hire American’ Executive Order (BAHA), employers and foreign national employees are justifiably […]
The New H-1B Visa Process – Part 1: Filing Secrets Employers Need to Know
For decades, the H-1B visa category has been viewed by foreign national professionals, particularly those in STEM disciplines, as the golden ticket to an enviable new life in America. Similarly, many employers have long utilized the H-1B program as a valuable option for securing needed professional resources. However, changes in H-1B adjudication practices, many tied […]
Baby Boomer Brain Drain: Is Knowledge Transfer a Thing of the Past?
According to the Pew Research Center, an astonishing 10,000 people are expected to retire every day over the next decade as the aging baby boomer surge gets in full swing. In its wake, a massive outflow of human capital threatens to disrupt American business and it seems many companies are unprepared for the challenge. A […]
Eight Secrets to Attracting Top Talent through Social Recruiting
While it’s becoming increasingly challenging to win the talent war, having a strong social recruiting strategy in your arsenal can make it easier. To find the best people, you have to go where they congregate, and today, that’s on social media. In fact, social media has become one of the most effective tools for attracting […]
Get Started on the Right Foot: Best Practices for Employee Onboarding
Every HR manager/office manager dreads this scenario: someone shows up in your office and says, “Hi, I’m John Doe and I was told to report to you for my first day.” So you quickly scramble to figure out if John Doe really is a new employee, who hired him, what his job is, how much he’s to […]
Ten Leadership Techniques that Create High Performance Teams
“Without great leadership, mission and a team that delivers results at a high level, even the best product won’t make a company successful.” – Richard Kiyosaki High performance teams don’t form themselves and they don’t happen overnight. If you’ve ever had the good fortune of being part of a high performing team, you know what […]
Culture Fit: Is it a Priority in Your Hiring Process?
It’s hard to dispute the fact that hiring is among HR’s most important and challenging responsibilities. When it comes to a candidate’s potential fit within the organization, there are so many criteria to consider. Work history, experience, specific competencies for the job at hand, and soft skills like communication and critical thinking play a role […]