Among all of the opportunities that HR leaders have, I believe that one of the most valuable is puncturing the CEO bubble by acting in a strategic advisor capacity. As I wrote some time ago, 76% of CEOs value their relationship with HR. This is because we exist outside the normal flow of business to some extent. This role as a trusted advisor is one that can, and should, be highly strategic. HR’s History Does this list sound familiar? For a wide variety of reasons, the HR population has become the “no” police, preventing virtually any opportunity for creativity and innovation. MORE >>

by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! – We all have the ability to create more human workplaces for ourselves and those around us, simply by saying thank you. Recently we released our WorkHuman Research Institute Spring 2016 report, “ The ROI of Recognition in building a More Human Workplace,” assessing the attitudes and expectations of those fully employed from their workplaces today. (Be sure to tune in Thursday, April 14, for Derek Irvine ’s discussion with  Sharlyn Lauby of the findings of the report. You can register for the webinar here.). You and your work have value and meaning.” MORE >>

You already know the scoop on millennial workers, right? They’re “entitled. ” They’re tech-savvy. They expect constant feedback. They want to change the world, and want to work from home doing it. They expect their careers to revolve around flexibility, meaningful work, and high salaries. At least, that’s what the internet will have you believe. Whatever you might personally believe about millennial workers , the success of American companies lies in the effective engagement of the this generation. By the end of 2016, over 3.5 Where do I find the best millennial talent MORE >>

Startups are natural rule breakers. You’ve got to ruffle a few feathers and disrupt the status quo if you want to build the next Facebook. But there’s one area where startups definitely don’t want to break the rules: payroll and HR. Startups that don’t comply with payroll and HR laws can face serious legal and financial consequences. Some penalties are even severe enough to (almost) drive them out of business. With that in mind, we've put together this list of the five biggest startup payroll and HR mistakes to avoid. HR Payroll Business Tips MORE >>

In order to stay competitive with some of the other companies in your industry, you have decided to implement a flexible work policy. But before you send out a memo—and send all of your employees packing to work in home offices—you should know that the world of flexible work is vast and varies from company to company (and sometimes, from employee to employee). Here are four types of work flexibility to consider for your employees. Telecommuting. Simply put, telecommuting allows employees to work remotely. Telecommuting can be either full-time or part-time, as dictated by the job. sharp. MORE >>