Human Resource and Workforce Management

This research paper is based off a recently published report by The Aberdeen Group, which revealed that the top barrier hindering HR’s ability to be strategic to business objectives is “too much time ...Read More

This research paper is based off a recently published report by The Aberdeen Group, which revealed that the top barrier hindering HR’s ability to be strategic to business objectives is “too much time spend on day to day tactical activities. This study also found that more than half the companies studied outsource some HR processes without sacrificing employee service or business outcomes.

Further, this study examines data from nearly 170 companies in the small and mid-size segment (up to 250 in headcount) to determine whether working with a professional employer organization (PEO) is a valid alternative to managing HR processes in-house.

This paper acts as a well-qualified resource for those desiring quantitative data to support the validity of how outsourcing key HR functions can produce positive business results.

Whether your company is a start up, a growing company or a mature company, compensating your employees is critical to attracting, motivating and retaining them. This article describes the key ...Read More

Whether your company is a start up, a growing company or a mature company, compensating your employees is critical to attracting, motivating and retaining them. This article describes the key considerations to setting compensation for your executives based on the stage of company growth.

Many companies are faced with the question of how to improve their recruitment operations. Applicant tracking systems were developed to help alleviate the perplexities of the recruitment process. ...Read More

Many companies are faced with the question of how to improve their recruitment operations. Applicant tracking systems were developed to help alleviate the perplexities of the recruitment process. However, before selecting an applicant tracking system, there are a few factors or questions to consider in the decision making process.

First, the main decision-making authority must be identified. Recruitment and hiring affect the entire company, so input must be considered from not only executives, managers, and human resources, but all functional divisions of the organization. It is also vital to get buy-in from technology groups, since they may be the ones to ultimately support the applicant tracking system...