Tracy Arthur
Chris Miller
David Spark
Kevin Studer
Social Media Policy Protects Reputations
Social media policies have been around for a while, so by now, the writing should be on the app wall: If you don’t have a social media policy, it’s time to get one. When you think about it, we HR folks have come a long way when it comes to our comfort level with technology. You may recall that in the early days of email, the notion of personal correspondence during work hours set the alarm bells ringing. Then it… continue…
Four Tips for Better Work-Life Balance
We can all stand to make a few improvements to how we manage our time at work and at play. Despite our most determined efforts, I’m sure we’ve all been accused of failing to take a vacation week we’ve earned, checking the Blackberry at the dinner table, or (gasp) spending Sunday night in front of the computer, trying to hammer out one last slide for that presentation. An even-keeled approach to work and life often eludes even the best of… continue…
Four Tips for Work-Life Balance in the New Year
Resolutions aside, we can all stand to make a few improvements to how we manage our time at work and at play. Despite our most determined efforts, I’m sure we’ve all been accused of failing to take a vacation week we’ve earned, checking the Blackberry at the dinner table, or (gasp) spending Sunday night in front of the computer, trying to hammer out one last slide for that presentation. An even-keeled approach to work and life often eludes even the… continue…
Maximize the Impact of Your Company’s Benefits
Co-pays, premiums, PPOs: They may not be the most glamorous part of the HR professional’s portfolio, but in an increasingly competitive recruiting landscape, staying on top of your benefits is more important than ever. That’s easier said than done, with federal regulations and mention employee expectations shifting all the time. Just this year, as we all know, the maximum allowance for pre-tax 401K savings has changed, as has the limit for commuter and parking reimbursement. The challenge for us in… continue…
Why Culture Matters
“So what’s it like to work here?” Now there’s a question I hear at least a few times a week. Simple as it sounds, figuring out how to answer can be pretty tough. But answering it well — in other words, being able to define your company’s culture on the spot — is among the most critical functions of the HR team. Whether you’re managing a global organization or an early-stage start up, defining your culture requires more than the… continue…
How To Create a Culture of Development
Fast-paced, entrepreneurial operations (like the one I’m part of) face many challenges, but – as you may have read – growth isn’t one of them. Retention can be. The tech and media sectors are growing at a fast clip, and industry-wide some employees don’t stay put more than three or four years. Add the increasingly aggressive recruiting and poaching we’re seeing, and retention becomes even more of a challenge. So how do we keep key employees feeling valued and fulfilled… continue…
Winning the Race for Talent
Technology’s the place to be right now. Think about it – the overall economic recovery (or should I say, “recovery”) has been painfully slow, yet the sector thrives. Against all odds, the level and pace of innovation is all but unprecedented. It makes for a great show, and those of us working in tech and media are especially fortunate to play key roles. Of course, if you’re on the staffing side of things – and since you’re reading this, my… continue…
