Employers Embrace Summer Fridays

More Employers Embrace Summer Fridays

Summer hours during Fridays are here for many employees, a trend that is growing based on a new Gartner survey. Data from the CEB Global Talent Monitor (CEB is now Gartner), 42 percent of organizations will offer their employees "Summer Fridays" in 2017, up 20 percent from similar benefits in 2015.

HR Roles Become More Complex

15 Must Read HRCI Blogs in HR Leads Business

Here are the top 15 most popular HR Leads Business blogs of early 2017, published by HR Certification Institute (HRCI). The rankings are based on blogs receiving the most page views during the first five months of 2017.

Certification and Lifelong Learning

For College Graduates, Lifelong Learning Has Only Just Begun

ʼTis the season to celebrate graduates for their accomplishments. Ahead is some extra free time over the summer for rest and relaxation, but new alums should also use the months ahead to develop their professional development muscles.

Reinvent Your Onboarding Process

Reinvent Your Onboarding Process

At Cirrus Logic, ranked eighth on the 2015 Great Place to Work® Best Medium Workplaces list, new hires are immersed in a culture camp called the School of Cirrus Rocks. At the camp, participants first learn about company values through storytelling. They then break into groups and create a story in the form of a song about working at the company. Later, they meet at a local bar with local musicians to perform their songs and get cheered on by their teams and supervisors.

Military to Civilian HR

A Memorial Day Salute to Service Members and Companies That Hire Veterans

Memorial Day weekend is the time we put aside to honor all who have died while serving in the armed forces, along with family and friends who have sacrificed their loved ones for the greater good. HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) would also like to take a moment to thank all the companies and HR teams that honor and understand the value that veterans bring to the workplace.

Strategic HCM Requires Commitment

Strategic Talent Management Requires Company-Wide Commitment

Business leaders are demanding more business-driven human resource management strategies, but less than one in three organizations have adopted even a single strategic HR initiative. Company-wide commitment is a major hurdle, finds new research from HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

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Certification Exam Anxiety? HRCI Second Chance Insurance to the Rescue!

Test anxiety is real, whether you are just starting out in school or you are an HR professional taking your first exam to earn a credential from HRCI.

HR Roles Become More Complex

Leading With Robotics, Algorithms and Human Resources

Human resource management is often at the center of tremendous workplace change, most recently driven by computer technology and other analytics-driven resources. Now, HR is faced with an even bigger challenge ― the blending of people resources with robotics ― as companies continue to seek better, faster and cheaper processes to meet customer needs.

HR Professionals as Credible Activists

"A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge," from HRCI, Provides HR Professionals With Preparation and Inspiration

The practical tools and conceptual frameworks used by human resource management professionals are constantly evolving. The second edition of A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge™ (HRBoK™), presented by HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®), is the go-to source for authoritative insights on the competencies required for HR mastery.

Help Women Move Up.

Design Thinking: New Applications for HR

Design thinking, also known as human-centered design, is a creative approach to problem solving that leads to innovative solutions that work better for people. Design thinking, traditionally an approach that hails from the product design industry, is now being applied more broadly in various fields, including human resource management.

HR Professionals Navigating Paradox

Wanted: HR Professionals Who Can Navigate Paradox

If you’ve been following this series of blogs on a comprehensive study of HR competencies, detailed in a new book, Victory Through Organization, you already know about the importance of adopting Credible Activist and Strategic Positioner skills to be an effective HR leader. A third essential HR skills, identified by the HR competency study (HRCS), HR competency, identified by the HR com, is the ability to navigate the many paradoxical challenges of today’s business environment.

Robust HR Job Outlook.

HR Job Outlook Remains Robust

HR will remain a vital player in the new economy. Here’s a look at the overall trends shaping the demand for HR professionals right now.

Accreditation: Mark of Excellence.

HR Professionals: How to Become a Strategic Positioner

The demand for more business value from human resource management professionals includes greater emphasis on HR initiatives that drive customer, shareholder and other stakeholder goals. In addition to talent management imperatives, HR must be viewed as "Strategic Positioner" across organizational objectives, say researchers of a comprehensive study on HR competencies, detailed in a new book, Victory Through Organization.

Hire Fast Master Talent War

Hire Fast, Not Slow, to Master the Talent War

If your company’s talent management strategy is still based on the oft-repeated adage: “Hire slow, fire fast,” your organization may be losing out in the war for top talent. Human resource and hiring managers must adopt new rules and more efficient strategies to attract and retain the best employees, says Scott Wintrip, the author of High Velocity Hiring and the featured speaker in a new HR Certification Institute webinar, Mastering the Changing Rules in the War for Top Talent.

HR Professionals as Credible Activists

HR Professionals Get Invited to the Table as Credible Activists

Human resource management professionals are most effective when they are credible, trusted and proactive business partners, say researchers of a comprehensive study on HR competencies, detailed in a new book, Victory Through Organization.