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Choosing the Best HR Certification – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

There’s a lot of information on the SHRM and HRCI certification programs, but I wanted to know if there are any other certifications that would make a candidate more attractive to an employer. In addition to certifications focused on the human resources profession, there are industry groups that offer certifications.

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What You Need to Know About Employment Law Changes in 2025

HR Partner

As we move into 2025, its time to look at the employment law updates that could impact your business. South Africa : The Employment Equity Amendment Act is introducing sectoral targets for designated groups, improving compliance and promoting fair treatment in the workplace. sides of human resources and people management.

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8 ways HR expertise helps facilitate business growth

Insperity

The type of structure (grouped by function, region or product line, or a vertical or flat hierarchy, for example) that makes the most sense for where your company is today and where it’s going. Focus groups. In any of these scenarios, businesses are exposed and subject to more laws. How to reduce silos.

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No HR (background) For You! Next!

Robin Schooling

Lots and lots and LOTS of self-love and group affirmations. Loads of happy-clappy folks chimed in about how the best skill set for HR is to “care for people” and similar thoughts that practically brimmed with smile emojis. So I felt the need to respond. After doing so I realized I had, for the most part, written a blog post. my response).

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Diversity recruiting: Two heads are better than one

Business Management Daily

“We’re already diverse enough” Some leaders think diversity programs are “checking the box,” where hiring one or two people from underrepresented groups is good enough. “Diversity efforts are unfair to the majority” Diversity initiatives do not give unfair advantages to minority groups.

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Human Resources Director: Job Description, Skills & Salary

AIHR

Being a mediator between the management and staff in conflicts or disputes, as well as the ever-evolving employment laws and changes in the labor market, adds to the uniqueness and complexity of this role. It covers topics like hiring and retention of employees, employment law and compliance, compensation, and benefits.

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Full Cycle Recruiting: A Guide To Hiring Top Talent

AIHR

Pre-employment assessments can also include a realistic job preview, which helps manage expectations between candidate and employer, and leads to better hires. The goal of the screening stage is to reduce the number of candidates to a manageable group of three to 10 people.