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Top Funding News in the HR, Recruiting and Benefits Space | 2016

Advos

Funding Announcements in the HR, Recruiting and Benefits Space | 2016. January 2016. The recruitment marketing platform Smashfly started off 2016 raising $22 million. The first of many big funding announcements in 2016. Questis Closes Angel Note Round at $2.8MM. February 2016. March 2016. April 2016.

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Meet the Top 30 + HR Pros on SnapChat at #SHRM16

Workology

When it comes to technology adoption, human resources pros aren’t at the cusp of all things new. But personally, I think we might be looking at this the wrong way. Employers are adopting and adding new HR and workplace technology to their businesses at a growing pace. Meet the Top 34+ HR Pros on SnapChat at #SHRM16.

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my boss wants to be at the hospital for my coworker’s surgery, taking vacation time when your team is understaffed, and more

Ask a Manager

My boss wants to be at the hospital for my coworker’s surgery My work has a habit of not being able to differentiate between work/life balance and sometimes even uses the phrase “ we’re like family.” The thing is, my boss told me yesterday he plans on being at the hospital during her surgery to be with her husband!

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Michigan Recruiter’s Conference 2016 Takeaways

The Tim Sackett Project

Last week the 3rd annual Michigan Recruiter’s Conference took place in Grand Rapids, MI onsite at our corporate host Amway World Headquarters. I leave each time amazed at the talent we are able to bring into Michigan! My Takeaways from MRC 2016: . Kerri Mills had pens burning up at MRC. I had one trainwreck moment.

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5 Staffing Trends Holding Strong in 2016

TalentCircles

As we hit the halfway mark of 2016, these five staffing trends appear to be holding strong. When you think about the purpose of your business, along with the core values and beliefs that drive it, you are getting at the heart of your brand. So, if you’re not already focusing on them, it’s time to start.

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Fix PAGA, There’s a Better, Fairer Way for Workers

HRWatchdog

At the time, the Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), which investigates worker claims, was understaffed, and workers were unable to get resolution quickly. PAGA lawsuits have resulted in more than $10 billion in payments from employers since 2016 , with a significant chunk going to lawyers.

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GM Cruise Layoffs Affecting Almost 24% of the Workforce

HR Digest

C ruise layoffs 2023 There has been many layoffs at GM Cruise in 2023. Affected employees will receive paychecks until Feb 12 and at least an additional eight weeks of pay, plus severance based on tenure. Cruise’s decision to suspend all trips on public roads last month came after a board meeting at the company’s headquarters.

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