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Employment Law Changes for 2020
To prepare you for this new decade, Melita drafted the following summary of significant changes in law expected to impact employers this year. Would you like a PDF copy of the “Employment Law Changes for 2020”? Download the PDF Copy
The business case for employers to invest in mental health
Lately, more and more of my friends are coming to me to talk about their depression and anxiety. And their depression and anxiety are mainly related to work issues. One of my close friends, Tina, feels stressed every Sunday because
Why a Great Employee Experience is Key to Driving Productivity and Performance
Gartner’s 2019 Future of HR Survey reveals that creating a positive employee experience is now among the top three priorities for HR leaders. But why do business leaders start to care about employee experience? It comes down to the impact
How design thinking can transform HR practices
Leading organizations such as Apple, Procter and Gamble, and Airbnb have been using design thinking to develop innovative, user-centered products and services, and create greater customer experiences. Those same principles can now be used to transform HR practices. By applying
Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in the Modern Workplace
Soft skills are the number one priority for talent development in 2018, according to research by Linkedin. Why is this so? In the complex, technology-driven, constantly evolving world of business, workers are faced with myriad challenges. Additionally, a globalized workplace
11 Ways to Improve Your Careers Site to Attract Top Talent (With Real World Examples)
In today’s competitive job market, your career site is the most important recruiting tool that helps capture the attention of potential candidates and entice them to apply. Some of the best careers sites we reviewed have 11 common characteristics. In
7 Key Components of a Winning Talent Strategy
In today’s knowledge economy, talent is every company’s key competitive advantage. For your business to effectively compete and thrive, you need an effective talent strategy that aligns with your business objectives. Without a talent strategy, hiring is reactive, and staff
Why your business needs strategic HR to compete in today’s business environment
Research has shown that companies with effective HR practices have up to 3.5 times the revenue growth and as much as 2.1 times the profit margins of companies with less capable HR practices. That sounds great. But what do effective HR practices