Nov 8, 2022 | Blog/News, Human Resources, Workforce Management
Looking back, 2008 was a difficult year. The Great Recession was underway. People lived in a constant state of worry. In workplaces across the country, employees informally gathered after official meetings, trying to decipher what their leaders had shared and what... 
Oct 7, 2022 | Blog/News, Human Resources, Workforce Management
Each fall, kids return to school with clean notebooks, sharpened pencils, and the excitement of starting something new. For those students in high school, many are also on the lookout for a job, whether for some extra spending money, for a class requirement, to find... 
Sep 12, 2022 | Blog/News, Human Resources, Workforce Management
Question: Can employers require applicants to have a high school diploma? Answer from Rachel, SHRM-SCP: We recommend that you not require applicants to have a high school diploma unless you can demonstrate that the requirement is job-related and consistent with... 
Jul 6, 2022 | Human Resources, Workforce Management
In a survey by McKinsey & Company, 75 percent of employers acknowledged that there’s a stigma around mental health in the workplace. People in the workplace, leaders included, are afraid to speak up about their mental health needs or ask for help. As the McKinsey... 
May 25, 2022 | Blog/News, Workforce Management
Millions of people gather around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway year after year to watch as drivers race for the title. The driver’s journey to the finish line is not made alone. As the saying goes, it takes a village. Drivers surround themselves with dozens of... 
Apr 27, 2022 | Blog/News, Human Resources, Timkeeping, Workforce Management
Real-Time HR is a series of posts containing real HR questions that are answered by qualified experts in the field. We publish them here for our readers to gain valuable insights into trending HR topics. Question: Can we require employees to do extra work outside...