What comes to mind when you think about HR audits? Probably not a lot. I think of an HR practitioner sneaking around cubicles and worksites with a magnifying glass like Sherlock Holmes. Most people on the outside of the profession don’t really know what it means. However, if you are initiated into Human Resources, you […]
When I’m talking to people who work at companies looking to work with us, I find that there are usually common themes around the symptoms they describe for why things need to change. Whether I’m talking to an owner of a small business, the co-founder of a funded startup, the HR manager for a not-for […]
Business landscapes across the world continue to shift and refocus as companies reevaluate which employment techniques will be the most effective in the new economy. The things that employees value are changing as well and employers need to do their best to address their employees’ goals and longevity. This holds true especially in hotels and […]
You may have heard of a Persona. It is a marketing concept that captures a profile about a common type of person, usually a customer or user, for which firms want to cater. HR/People Ops can use workforce personas to hire, motivate, and cultivate people with desired traits. In addition, job seekers are tailoring their […]
So you have been granted the honor of leading a team. Anyone would presume you are excited — but, there is a greater streak of anxiety which is filling you up! This is your first time having to lead a team. You have got to figure out how to engage your team members so that […]
As a Social Media Consultant for Poprouser, I have had to familiarize myself with the world of Human Resources and its new incarnation: People Operations. Our previous LinkedIn article dealt with removing the fear of failure and we recently tweeted Sir Richard Branson’s rules for finding a mentor. People Ops is not about finding a […]
In my capacity as a Social Media Consultant for Poprouser, a Miami-based HR and People Operations firm — I often tweet a relevant business topic to keep in line with the company’s vision. At times I’ll tweet something conventional and at times the geek inside me wants to delve into ancient history and tweet about […]
So You’re the New HR Director … I would love to think that companies seeking a new HR director are looking to change strategic direction. This only rings true sometimes. Sometimes the HR director post was recently vacated due to retirement, reorganization, and/or expansion. Here are key tips to make sure that you do not […]