By Jim McGeady – ADP Spark Collecting data — not just any data, but the right data — can be crucial to manufacturing firms during this time of uncertainty and unpredictability. Today’s work environment is as unpredictable as ever, especially in the manufacturing world. There are just so many factors to deal with: Manufacturers not… read more

By Marcel Schwantes – Inc. Chattanooga is one of the many American cities with unpredictable weather patterns. The summers are hot and muggy, the winters are short but cold and wet, and the spring and fall are, well, you just never know. For those of us who live in Chattanooga, it’s perfect. Well, maybe not perfect, but it’s home… read more

By Obed Louissaint – ATD IBM Watson’s VP of HR explains how the company is breaking barriers to inclusion. A diverse and inclusive workforce is integral to the fabric of a company’s culture and client success. Diversity and inclusion (D&I) are not simply policies and programs but business imperatives that transcend culture, practices, and purpose…. read more

Originally Posted on HRDive.com None of 2020’s once-in-a-generation developments completely stemmed the flow of shocking employment law headlines. It’s been quite the year for HR departments, what with the scrambled transition to remote work, school closures, a presidential election, and a global pandemic. But none of these developments completely stemmed the flow of shocking allegations… read more

By Pamela DeLoatch – HRDrive The framework for a remote investigation won’t differ greatly from its in-office counterpart, but sources warned HR departments to look into employee complaints quickly. In recent years, businesses have inched toward allowing employees to work remotely. But with the outbreak of COVID-19, companies have leaped into the work-from-home world. Sixty-two… read more

By Daniella Alscher – Applicant Stack For many companies, a new year might mean that there’s an opportunity to hire new employees. While initially exciting, recruiting can be an exhausting process, and interviewing can feel tedious. By the time those processes are “over” (are they ever really over?), it’s not unlikely that hiring managers would leave… read more

By Stephanie Vozza – Fast Co. It costs about $4,425 to recruit and hire an employee and more than three times that if they’re an executive. You don’t want to make a mistake, especially hiring an employee that disrupts the workplace. When you avoid hiring a toxic employee, you save about $12,500 in lost productivity and impaired morale. But… read more