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Do Good: 3 Necessary Steps to Incorporate Social Responsibility Initiatives into Your Workplace
Social responsibility, described as an ethical framework used by individuals or organizations to act ethically towards the environment and society, is a major contributing factor towards high employee satisfaction, loyal client relationships, and strong talent acquisition. Why? Simply put, no one wants to put their support behind a company that treats…
Risk or Reward: Pros and Cons of Digitizing the Workspace with AI
Even though artificial intelligence (AI) has been a prevalent topic for many years now, it continues to cause discussion in the world of work as technology advances. As a human resources professional, you are more than likely already familiar with applicant tracking systems (ATS), which is AI software meant to lessen…
How to Write an ATS-Optimized Resume in 2022
When it comes to writing a resume, it can feel like the standards and expectations for formatting, organization, and writing are ever-changing. Recruiter preferences and expectations do change over time, and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) – the online systems that companies use to efficiently decide if applicants are qualified or not…
5 Tips for Dressing for Virtual and In-Person Interviews in 2022
You’ve been applying to jobs for weeks until you finally receive an invitation to an interview! Once you calmed down from hearing that amazing news, you remember that you now have to figure out what to wear. Regardless of if it is an in-person or virtual interview, you have to think…
A Year in Review: How Human Resources Evolved in 2021
The past few years have been transformative, to say the least. Across all industries, the workplace has evolved due to a multitude of challenges. For human resources professionals, there has certainly not been a shortage of work to do. Before looking forward to 2022, it can be helpful to reflect on…
How to Include Accomplishments in Your Resume
Every day at work can present a new opportunity or challenge, whether big or small. Although you may not have thought about your daily work as an opportunity, it’s true that each day presents a new chance to accomplish a task or make an impact. In turn, each day presents an…
Compromise Is Key: How to Effectively Handle Employee Conflict
As a human resources professional, working with people is likely one of your passions. However, not every moment is going to be a fun one. At times, employees may disagree and argue. While oftentimes they may be able to come to an agreement on their own, other times they may need…
Learn and Adapt: How to Adjust for Labor Shortages
Earlier in 2021, many workers refused to return to in-office working conditions. Even more employees in a variety of industries felt that they were being unfairly compensated and resigned. As vaccination mandates continue to cause controversy, it is likely we will see labor shortages continue. As a result, many human resources…
5 Tips to Land a New Job in the New Year
It’s getting towards that time of year again! No, I’m not referring to the holiday season. I’m talking about the time when you reflect on the past, look forward to the approaching year, and set some resolutions. Have you thought about setting resolutions related to your career? Are you ready to…