What can HR learn about UNDP’s crisis response mechanism? The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) was created in 1965 by the United Nations General Assembly, as a way to contribute to the improvement of the nations’ quality of life. UNDP promotes change and centralizes the knowledge, experience and resources necessary Read more…
I don’t know about you, but I love tests on management, learning styles and anything that can tell me more about my personality and those around me. Some of these social science tests are backed by a decent amount of research, and can shed some light into characteristics about yourself Read more…
It used to be when you worked for a company, you took what they gave you with a smile on your face. Clearly, within the past 20 years, things have changed, as companies have realized that employees shop around for more than just the first job that comes along. Businesses Read more…
Adulthood obesity and other health problems are skyrocketing across the world. Our activity levels have drastically decreased with the changes in technology that allow us to do our jobs from a chair, staring at a computer all day. It gets worse for remote workers who don’t have the option to Read more…
We’ve all heard those stories: woman meets man at the workplace watercooler, man asks woman out, they get married and it’s happily ever after. I’m right there with you, “awww”-ing along. Those stories are heart-warming and are as cute as they get, however, they can also cause heartburn for HR Read more…
Whether it’s the annual Holiday party in December or an anniversary gathering under a summer tent, company parties can be really fun. It’s a chance for people to let their hair down a bit and get to know each other in a more casual setting. Plus, the addition of spouses Read more…
Have you ever worked for a small company? Having to share the internal operations amongst yourselves. One day you are the company CEO, the next day, you are the head of accounting. The next you are the last person on the production line doing quality control. The reason internal operation Read more…
A thriving global HR strategy depends on how well you involve and engage everyone in the organisation to achieve business goals. This is dependent on how well communications and relations are managed with everyone in the process. Everybody in your company is to be considered a stakeholder in your global Read more…