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Struggling to Find Applicants? Try Skills-Based Hiring

More organizations are expanding their applicant pool by forgoing the college degree requirement and instead adopting a more inclusive, skills-based approach to hiring.

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March 23, 2024

Five Lessons Professional Sports Can Teach HR

Whether you're an avid sports fan or someone indifferent to the world of athletics, there's an undeniable power in witnessing a group of individuals collaborate toward a shared objective.

March 17, 2024

Are You Prepared for “New-Collar” Workers?

With employers dropping degree requirements, a new set of potential employees has emerged in the workplace: “New-Collar” workers.

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January 5, 2024

New Year Means Focus on Training

Depending on how your 2023 turned out, it’s probable you have goals for your teams for 2024. Make sure one of those goals is training.

January 4, 2024

Can AI Reduce Bias in HR Processes?

Approximately one year following the widespread introduction of ChatGPT, the realm of generative AI (GenAI) has generated a mix of enthusiasm and apprehension among employees and their respective organizations.

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October 12, 2023

Can Your Small Business Compete to Win and Keep Top Talent?

As we enter the second half of 2023, small business owners and leaders are being faced with challenges across multiple fronts including economic uncertainty and talent shortages.

September 21, 2023

What’s New for EEO-1 Reporting in 2023?

Since 1966 private employers with 100 or more employees and federal contractors with 50 or more employees and that meet certain criteria are required to report annually the number of individuals they employ by job …

September 20, 2023

6 Employee Types and How to Address Them

Last week we looked at 10 Leadership Styles and How to Work with Them. This week we are looking at six employee types and recommendations on how employers should address each type.

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August 26, 2023

Real Life HR: New HR Administrator Needs Help

You're new to HR and are feeling overwhelmed with all you have to do. Don’t panic. You’re in the same boat as many others.

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August 18, 2023

DOL Releases Proposed PWFA Pregnancy Protection Regulations

Early last week the Department of Labor (DOL) issued notice of proposed regulations that provide employers guidance on how to comply with the newly enacted Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).

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August 16, 2023

Is Your Organization Part of this Shocking Statistic?

Last year, the global employment landscape underwent a notable resurgence. On a worldwide scale, more than 50% of employees indicated varying degrees of intent to seek new employment.

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August 10, 2023

Remote and Hybrid Work Creates New Challenges

Earlier this month ASE released the results of our 2023 Workplace Flexibility Survey, and to no surprise, a majority of employers offer some form of remote or hybrid work.

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August 1, 2023

Real Life HR: COBRA Requirements for Employers

An employee was recently terminated. Are you required to offer them COBRA?

June 1, 2023

What is Outsourced HR?

Outsourced HR services are designed to streamline functions, reduce expenses and help meet your business operational goals. You may hire a third party to oversee some or all of your HR functions, including talent acquisition, HR …

May 6, 2023

What will the Next Generation of HR Look Like?

HR needs to understand data and predictive modeling. Data analytics can be used, for example, to establish programs by tracking employee performance, identifying skill gaps, and creating training programs to bridge those gaps.