Internal vs. external hiring

Internal vs. external hiring

The choice between internal and external hiring can be difficult. There are pros and cons to both approaches. For internal recruiting, your company will gain a reputation of having many opportunities for advancement, but when recruiting externally, you have the chance...
HR trends to watch for in 2015

HR trends to watch for in 2015

As the new year begins, businesses should take a close look at the trends in human resources anticipated for 2015. As with all industries, human resources evolves based on social, economic and technological changes. Effective HR professionals must align their work...
Hiring workers in the age of social media

Hiring workers in the age of social media

Recruiting and hiring practices have changed dramatically over the past few years. Technological advances and ever-increasing connectivity have yielded a more immersive application process many human resource professionals don't recognize. Specifically, the...
Unexpected sources of productivity

Unexpected sources of productivity

Surprisingly, surfing the Web and spending time on Facebook may actually boost productivity, according to Human Resources Executive Online. The researchers cited when people become bored or need to do something for their family or personal business, they may...