How to write HR policies: A guide to essential policies for every company
Learn the essential HR policies every company should have and get tips on writing clear, compliant, and effective policies that support a positive workplace.
Category: HR
Employee training can strengthen your defense against digital threats
Discover how fostering a cybersecurity mindset among employees can enhance your organization’s security. Equip your team with the tools and knowledge to safeguard sensitive information and reduce the risk of cyberattacks.
Why employee benefits matter: Key considerations for employers
Discover how employers can manage rising benefits costs, which often account for up to one-third of payroll expenses. Learn strategies to offer appealing benefits packages and improve efficiency without significantly increasing costs.
Mastering the art of soft skills assessment in recruitment
As advanced technologies like AI and automation take on increasingly significant responsibilities in the workplace, soft skills are seen as ever more critical by employers. Unfortunately, soft skills are notoriously difficult to evaluate and even define. This means interviews are often crucial tools to determine whether a candidate possesses the requisite soft skills.
Q&A: Time tracking for independent contractors
In this month’s HR Hotline Q&A, or content experts answer the question “Can a business require 1099 workers to clock in and track time if their compensation is based on projects being completed within a set amount of time?” This article has the full answer.
Best of BLR’s HR ‘Trends in 20’ webinar series
The Trends in 20 webinar series offers free, expert insights on a wide range of topics. In this article, we explore the three most-attended webinars of the year, providing a link to watch them on-demand. We also explain how these sessions help HR professionals stay informed and make better decisions for their organizations.
Lilly Ledbetter and the fight for equal pay
Ledbetter filed a lawsuit in 1999 that sparked an equal pay movement throughout the United States. More than 25 years later, pay disparities still exist in every state in the United States. Over the years, Massachusetts has implemented a number of legislative measures to achieve pay parity. Have they been effective?
TrainingToday recognized in Capterra’s 2024 Shortlist for Learning Experience Platform
BLR®’s training platform, TrainingToday, was recognized in Capterra’s Shortlist report for Learning Experience Platform (LEP) released in September 2024.
Beginning the interactive process is as simple as starting a dialogue
Engaging in an interactive dialogue is not only required but also often results in an alternative accommodation being accepted without issue. Failure to consider alternatives to the proposed accommodation is a failure to engage in the interactive process and violates the ADA.
Maximize employee training: Effective reinforcement strategies
Unlock the full potential of your workforce with effective training reinforcement strategies. Learn how to maximize your training investment, boost knowledge retention, and promote a culture of continuous learning. Explore actionable tips and transform your training approach and elevate employee performance for long-term success.