Do you want to understand your workforce better and be an asset to leadership? People analytics helps you discover and implement ways to improve the health and success of your workforce while taking a leadership role in supporting company performance.

We all know that whom you hire is the most critical predictor of organizational success. A hiring manager might be part of the HR department or might not, but they are central to bringing the best people to your company. If you aspire to this role, continue reading to learn what a hiring manager does and how to become one.

Have you ever filled out an I-9 form and wondered why it's required? This article explains what the Immigration Reform and Control Act is, its purpose, how you are obligated to comply with it, and more. That I-9 form is not only a bureaucratic or legal requirement; it protects jobs and prevents discrimination.

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People, businesses and societies have been striving for gender equality for many years. Human resource leaders and professionals are uniquely positioned to make a difference. What's your role in promoting equality at your company? Keep reading to better understand what gender equality is and how to be an equality leader in your organization.

Employees are not just part of an organization, they should be at the heart of everything you do. Human capital management ensures just that by enabling leaders and HR to strategize their employees’ experiences, creating a better workplace and more productive employees.

Valuing employees is a huge conversation in the business world. Less talked about is valuing employees through equal pay, or internal equity. Read on to understand why and how to build it into your organization.

Do you ever wish you could see how a candidate works before you hire them? Case interviews get you close to that by providing an opportunity to see how the candidate thinks and solves problems. Read on to learn more about what a case interview is, the pros and cons, and how to successfully conduct one.

Employees who feel that there is clear communication about compensation and perceive their compensation to be fair are more engaged in their work. A compensation analyst can do just that: communicate clearly, advise management, and keep pay fair. Read on to learn more about a compensation analyst and their job duties.

How do you respond to different sorts of resume formats? Do you favor one type above others? Let's examine the pros and cons of functional resumes, which can be a great option for those seeking to change careers or focus on skills rather than their work history.

Compensation metrics can help an entire organization, even beyond HR. Employees can see they are being paid competitively, hiring managers have a benchmark for future hires, and finance can see why a certain salary is important. Keep reading to see why compensation metrics are beneficial to track as an HR employee.

As an employer, wage garnishments can be intimidating and confusing. There is uncertainty around how much to take out, when to take it out, and more. A mistake can result in fees for the company, adding pressure to HR. Read on to understand wage garnishments and learn some best practices so you can be more comfortable when the first one comes across your desk.

Payroll analytics is a multi-purpose tool. It helps protect the company’s money, improve business profitability, and identify future risks.

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is federal legislation that expands the protections for employees with limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. The law requires employers to grant these workers reasonable accommodations unless the accommodations will cause undue hardship. Ultimately, this act allows the employee to keep doing their job while protecting their health.

The average recruiter spends 23 hours screening resumes for a single hire. Do you want to know how to decrease that time while also making sure the candidates you interview are the best fit and most qualified?

Disciplining employees is often one of the hardest parts of human resource work. Having a clear and well-defined progressive disciplinary policy not only protects your company, but shows your employees that you create a culture of trust and honesty.

Have you ever been in a leadership meeting when the word "morale" is mentioned and everyone looks at you? Recognizing employees for work well done is a rewarding and important part of HR.

Implementing an effective employee recognition program can improve retention, employee satisfaction, production quality, finances, work ethic, company culture, morale, and even more. Let's look at how and why to create an employee recognition program, even on a small budget.

Why should you worry about employee leadership development? Because it will affect your financial bottom line, keep your top employees, and affect your business performance, all for the better. This article will explain what leadership development is, what the benefits are, and what you can do to help your employees become leaders.