Nowadays, social media is widely used for networking with your friends and family. Even commercial pursuits have found a great avenue in networking online. This includes social recruiting which is about engaging with users, and using social media tools to source and recruit talent. Both employers and potential employees can benefit from social recruiting as […]. MORE

You are in for a treat this time. On the podcast this time around is Trish McFarlane – friend and great HR professional and HR consultant at H3 Advisors. Trish and I spent about 25 minutes the other day chatting about what she wish someone had told her early in her career. It’s not what you would expect so I won’t spoil the surprise – you’ll just have to listen in. First – a bit of a Trish introduction. (I hope I have enough room on the post for all she’s doing.). She blogs at HR Ringleader and can be followed on Twitter @TrishMcFarlane. MORE

Last week HM Revenue & Customs published some encouraging figures regarding the levels of pension savings in the UK.  For a brief account of this issue please see here. These figures have been interpreted by some as evidence of a newly improved savings culture, and the fact that savings rates have returned to near their pre-financial crisis levels is seen as (and indeed is) a welcome step forward.  So are we over the worst – and now out of the woods – as far as retirement savings are concerned? Unfortunately not. Best regards. Steve. The post Pension Savings: Out of the woods? MORE

HR Bartender is published on a WordPress site. It’s reported that WordPress runs about 25% of all global websites. So understanding WordPress is an important investment in managing HR Bartender. The WordPress community in South Florida puts on a conference each year called WordCamp Miami. This year, one of the speakers focused his session on how to manage expectations. Every. Single. NUMBER 7. MORE

In a piece for Forbes.com, Cover Letters Are Dead And Other 2016 Recruiting Trends ,  Liz Ryan argues against including cover letters because frankly, no one reads them. She also urges employers to move beyond traditional hiring methods, makes a strong case for referrals, and points out what most recruiters know - it’s a candidate-centric market right now. MORE

Every so often I am fortunate enough to travel for HR. I’ve been an active volunteer for SHRM for over 15 years now and it’s always cool to me to get to go to a place away from home and see my peers. never take it for granted and I’ve been able to venture out to places I may have never gone to on my own. Travel is a unique thing. Instead, I really took a different approach. Why ?? MORE

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. I was offered my boss’s job, but now she says she’s not leaving. About two months ago, senior management took me aside to let me know that my boss would be leaving the company in a few months and that they wanted me to take her position. It would be a huge bump in salary and responsibility, and a position that is rarely vacant, so I enthusiastically said yes. Since then. have been shadowing my boss, attending trainings, having regular meetings with leadership, and sitting on hiring panels in preparation for my new role. Please advise? MORE

In early 2016, APQC fielded a survey to determine the trends in supply chain management. This survey summary report presents the results of that survey as well as key findings related to supply chain priorities and the use of big data and analytics. Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Planning Procurement Logistics Manufacturing Benchmarks and Metrics 4.0 Deliver Products and Services 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources 4.2 Procure materials and services 4.3 Produce/Manufacture/Deliver product 4.5 Manage logistics and warehousing Print MORE

In a piece for Forbes.com, Cover Letters Are Dead And Other 2016 Recruiting Trends ,  Liz Ryan argues against including cover letters because frankly, no one reads them. She also urges employers to move beyond traditional hiring methods, makes a strong case for referrals, and points out what most recruiters know - it’s a candidate-centric market right now. MORE

The Brighton School of Business and Management recently created an infographic that highlights some of the biggest workplace trends for 2016. Segmented by Employee Trends, Technology & Office Layout and Work/Life Balance, the compilation hints at a gap between organizational trends and the desires of a new generation of workers. Employee Trends. Technology & Office Layout Trends. MORE

In early 2016, APQC conducted a survey to determine the trends in supply chain management. This free synopsis includes key survey findings related to supply chain priorities, supply chain budgets, and the use of big data and analytics. For more detailed information on the survey responses, see Supply Chain 2016 Outlook: Survey Summary Report. Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Planning Procurement Logistics Manufacturing Benchmarks and Metrics 4.0 Deliver Products and Services 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources 4.2 Procure materials and services 4.3 MORE