It’s that time of the year again.performance reviews. You’ve spent all year working hard, and now you have to hear what everyone thinks about you and your work. You’re probably a little nervous, and you’re not alone -- over 78% of employees are frustrated with the performance review process. While there are definitely negative aspects of performance reviews, the truth is that good performance reviews still provide a lot of value to both employees and their companies. You want to show that you’re successfully doing everything that you’re being asked to do. What are your weaknesses? MORE

Members of Gen Y, commonly referred to as millennials, account for an increasingly large slice of the US workforce. Here's an infographic put together by the folks at PayScale that shines a light on the workforce trends and demographics Gen Y professionals currently face. How does your organization stack up? Employee Engagement Culture & Values MORE

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Is it okay to cry when firing someone? I have to let an employee go, and I don’t want to, because I like her quite a bit. But she isn’t capable of doing the job and she’s on a PIP that isn’t going well. The problem is that this isn’t really her fault. She does have some interpersonal issues, but the bigger problem is fit with our current needs. She was hired many years ago into a role that was much different then, and she was successful under former leadership. What do you think? Try hard not to cry. ” 4. MORE

An election year in the U.S. is an uncertain and transformative time for all Americans—but it's particularly impactful for HR leaders in government. This year, HR leaders in government are preparing for the reality that they have to do more with much less after the President's Executive Order freezing all Federal hiring (except for some public safety organizations and the military). To improve results without increasing total operating costs, departments are exploring ways to foster growth organically—such as mentorship programs, collaborative projects and lunch and learns. MORE

Innovation: it’s one of the most important words to ever come into the workplace, and with good reason. Innovation is what drives growth and pushes companies to new heights, markets, and technologies. However, building a culture of innovation can be a challenge—and it starts with hiring the right people, of course. There are all kinds of people in this world. Don’t Hire the Yes Man. MORE

I started my consulting firm in 2002 , so I’ve been working from home for 15 years. My home office is the nicest I’ve ever had in my career. When I was researching consulting as a profession, I asked consultants about their success strategies and biggest challenges. A couple of them talked about home offices. I didn’t follow that advice and I don’t regret it. Yep, two years. MORE

One of the great things about living in the Midwest is that you experience four distinct seasons. Spring “officially” began March 21st with the vernal equinox, but Spring doesn’t really start until you get to work out in the yard. I truly enjoy working out in my yard. So, this weekend Spring officially began at my house. It was fantastic !! Then, the lawn. Almost perfection. MORE

The current job market is candidate-driven; Meaning companies are competing for talent more than ever. Every day as a position remains open, it is costing a company time, money and productivity. With 45% of employers saying the time to fill positions has increased since 2014, turning candidates into employees quickly is vital to a company’s bottom line. Recruiting & Sourcing MORE

When we list our skills on our CV , we always tend to focus on the core skills that we learnt from the various degrees, certifications, and diplomas. Quite often forget to jot down the core skills that we possess as an individual. One such core skill that we miss is interpersonal skills. Did you know that this skill can even land you your dream job? Today’s job market does not only look out for technical skills in an individual. Recruiters these days conduct pre-screening tests which helps them to weed out candidates before they reach the interview stage. It is not at all difficult. MORE

The role of the HR department is absolutely huge. As a department, it is responsible for ensuring everybody is happy, securing morale and productivity. From workplace safety to training, a lot of records and documents pass through the HR team each and every day. Given the fact that these files don’t seem to ever slow […]. Featured HR Digital Revolution Digitizing HR HR Digital HR technology MORE