HR and Sexual Harassment Myths

HR and the Weinstein Effect: Exploring Sexual Harassment Myths

The list of sexual harassment allegations continues to grow. The “Me Too” campaign has helped numerous women and men break silence and speak about their own experiences with sexual harassment, some for the very first time since their victimization

Baby Boomer and Millennial Harmony

6 Steps to Boomer Millennial Harmony

Regardless of the industry, organizations need to accommodate talent from different generations to find the skills needed to meet the needs of customers. Be prepared by creating a diversity network.

Fostering Employee Retention

Retention in the Age of Job Hopping

Job hopping has become a bit of a sport for the modern workforce. That’s why it’s key for companies to focus on building productive cultures and providing opportunities for employees to grow.

HR Professionals as Credible Activists

What's Next? 2018 Disruptions in HR

HR Leads Business recently caught up with human resource management guru Dave Ulrich to define the disruptions that will transform HR practices in 2018. Ulrich, a Professor of Business at the University of Michigan and Partner of The RBL Group, believes there are eight disruptions that will continue to reshape HR.

HR Combat Sexual Harassment

How HR Can Combat Sexual Harassment and Bullying at Work

Sexual harassment in the workplace is making the news again. The latest allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein and others have created a "watershed moment." Over a million voices have shared Twitter posts with #MeToo as victims of workplace sexual harassment or abuse.

Success With Veterans Common Ground

Success With Veterans Requires Establishing Common Ground

In honor of Veterans Day 2017, HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) would like to highlight some of the latest thinking on how to make the most out of hiring and retaining as many as 360,000 men and women who leave the military each year. Experts agree that well-established military-to-civilian integration programs are key for tapping into the veteran population for top talent.

HR and Adapting to Change

Adapting to Change: This Department Is Your Unexpected Key to Managing Change

Having an agile organization is imperative for any industry to compete in today's global economy.

6 Functions of HR

6 HR Functions You Never Really Thought About

When most people think of HR, their minds immediately go to something along the lines of "principal's office" — which couldn’t be further from what HR really does.

Multigenerational Talent Management

The Talent Management Plan for Every Generation

In a world where a lot of the conversation is around millennials, it’s important for an organization to ensure every generation is considered and included in their plan for talent management.

HR: The C-Suite's Secret Weapon

The C-Suite's Secret Weapon

When someone thinks about a company’s success—they’ll likely go to a number of contributions like strong leadership, groundbreaking innovation, or a smart product or service.

Create the Right Culture

Culture Is Not Enough, It's About the Right Culture

A few years ago in Europe, I asked a group of business leaders if they had the right culture. Someone responded that their company had purchased tickets to the opera. Today, the issue of culture is no longer a joke or afterthought; it is central to business success.

HRCI® Champions Spotlight

HRCI Champion: Murad Sahawneh, SPHR, GPHR, SPHRi

HR Leads Business recently caught up with Murad Sahawneh, SPHR, GPHR, SPHRi, Global HR Business Manager for Arab Bank.

HRCI update

HRCI Inspired by Growing Companies at Inc. 5000

HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) was both thrilled and inspired to be a sponsor of the 2017 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala in Palm Desert, Calif.

Employee Experience and High Performance

HR and the Art of Partnerships

The art of partnerships. It is one of the most important, yet often overlooked, competencies for human resource managers who want to drive business results.

Woman at computer

Several Companies Jump Off the Telecommuting Bandwagon. Should You?

Several prominent companies have recently reigned in their telecommuting options for employees. It was one of Marissa Mayer’s first moves as CEO of Yahoo! In May, IBM told thousands of employees to report to offices or leave the company. Bank of America, Aetna, Reddit and Best Buy are also pulling back.

Career Tips for HR Students

5 Career Tips for HR Students

Human resource management studies have certainly changed since I first began in this field in the 80s. Today, HR students face new challenges that no other generation has had to face and they need to be more prepared than ever. The typical skills taught in even the best institutions worldwide won't be enough if students don't begin now to know themselves and stand out.

Taking Risk From Risk Management

Taking the ‘Risk’ out of ‘Risk Management'

Any successful company is focused on maximizing results. But equally, they need to be focused on minimizing potential risks that act as a barrier for employee productivity.

Tips to Earn PHR/SPHR

5 Essential Tips for Earning Your PHR or SPHR From HRCI

Now is the perfect time to take the Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) or Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) exam. While the exams are tough, success depends on knowing how to study and prepare. Here's how you can decrease your test stress and increase your likelihood of becoming certified.

HRCI update

7 HRCI Certifications, 7 NCCA Accreditations: HR Credentials You Can Trust

Recently, HR Certification Institute (HRCI) announced that all seven of its credentials are now fully accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). NCCA’s Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs, like the certifications that HR professionals earn from HRCI, are among the most rigorous, respected and recognized accreditation standards.

HR's Duty Protect Employee Safety

Hurricane Harvey: A Reminder of HR’s Duty to Keep Employees Safe

Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Texas and Louisiana in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. For human resource professionals, this is also a reminder to take steps to maintain organizational resilience and ensure the safety of employees.