And communicating the message to impacted employees is never easy. Joyce and Caroline teamed up again for the second half of the series: the “ How to Wrap Up the Layoff Notification ” webinar. Listen to what the employee has to say. The Next Steps. MORE

Last week, the RiseSmart team set out for Las Vegas to meet with fellow HR and technology enthusiasts at the 2015 HR Technology Conference and Expo , giving us a unique chance to see what is most important to HR teams out there. Year after year, this one seems to top the most popular HR Tech trends list—and for good reason. Recroup and mRoads contributed valuable insight into recruiting efficiency while the established platforms—JobVite, Monster, Indeed, etc.—continue MORE

The coronavirus crisis has quickly transformed work as we know it, requiring HR professionals to adapt to new challenges on a weekly, sometimes even daily, basis. Below is a condensed version of the Q&A, edited for clarity. Bringing workers back to the workplace. MORE

Almost a decade later, the 2008 financial crisis hit. I was in my first VP Marketing role for a cash-strapped online auction startup that was trying to raise money at a time when venture funding had almost entirely dried up. In the startup world, the path forward is never clear. MORE

Key Takeaways from HR Tech 2015 The RiseSmart Team Monday, October 26, 2015. Last week, the RiseSmart team set out for Las Vegas to meet with fellow HR and technology enthusiasts at the 2015 HR Technology Conference and Expo , giving us a unique chance to see what is most important to HR teams out there. Year after year, this one seems to top the most popular HR Tech trends list—and for good reason. Vendors can't stop talking about the " datafication " of HR. MORE

Read on for a recap of this informative webinar. This puts the onus on HR teams to become hybrids that are adept in both HR and marketing. HR professionals have to be aware that the effective management of layoff events will matter to far more people beyond the let-go employees. MORE

How can HR leaders manage new workplace issues that are arising as a result of the coronavirus? What are the most effective ways to bring leadership onboard crisis communications plans? It’s the digital age. I need to be able to see the crisis plan.’” MORE

Depending on your industry, the end of the year could mark your busiest hiring season. More generally, this is the time when companies push to hit their numbers, scrutinize budgets, and plan out next year’s investments. The end-of-year accounting has made the holiday season a popular time for a not-so-popular business decision — layoffs. The Peak-End Rule. In the employee lifecycle, these two moments are likely contained in the offboarding process. MORE

Almost every company has an employee onboarding process to help new hires start their jobs on a positive note. In contrast, the employee offboarding process doesn’t get much attention. This is because departing employees who feel mistreated or undervalued during the offboarding process are unlikely to return as boomerang employees, and more likely to leave negative reviews on sites like Glassdoor and social media. Plan the Layoff Meeting. Gather the Materials. MORE

Why Offboarding is More Important Than Onboarding The RiseSmart Team Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Companies put a lot of emphasis on onboarding new talent to make sure that employees are integrated and properly settled in their new roles. But should employers pay the same attention to offboarding? The way employees experience leaving a company can have significant impact on employer brand. The average job search these days can last close to eight months. MORE

Guest Post | By Yair Riemer, CMO, Intoo | @YairR – View Yair’s #TalkHR Webinar “ 3 Keys to Protecting Your Brand During A Downsize: Lessons from the Tech Industry.”. The stock market just posted its worst January since 2009. There’s a bit of uncertainty in the air. One of the most overlooked processes in many organizations is the layoff process. Also, it’s just doing the right thing. Train First-Time Managers. MORE