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The Delicate Art of Choosing Part-Time vs. Full-Time Workers

Homebase

While there’s no concrete definition of part-time work in the US, what separates part-time work from full-time work largely comes down to the number of working hours. US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) : “Full-time workers are those who usually work 35 or more hours per week. What is considered a part-time job?

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M&A Friday! This Week’s HR Deals and Trending #HotInHR News

Advos

Synapse, a Provider of Technology for the Learning and Development Market, Closes US$2.5M PeopleShare Acquires Reliance Staffing. to Acquire Trilogy Education, A Workforce Accelerator that Prepares Adult Learners for High-growth Careers in the Digital Economy. hour work week to a four-day, 30-hour work week.

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HR, Training and the ‘Gig’ Economy

HRExecutive

New survey data finds few organizations are investing in their employees’ training and development these days, and I’m beginning to think the “gig economy” may have something to do with it. For those companies that are providing training, only 35 percent are offering career development opportunities online.

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Best Methods for Attracting and Retaining Talented Employees

Business Management Daily

Finding and retaining top talent is more complex than ever in 2023, and as LinkedIn’s most recent Workplace Learning Report discovered – 93% of companies have growing concerns over employee retention. Development opportunities, competitive compensation, and attractive benefits packages are also perks the best talent actively looks for.

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Are you doing enough to leverage tech for employee relations?

HRExecutive

Employee relations cases in every issue category remained open longer, with common cases—such as leave management, time and attendance, wage and hour cases as well as policy violations—resolved between two and four weeks. This year’s study was based on in-depth research from more than 125 organizations, representing approximately 4.5

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Dry promotions: Definition, considerations, and guidelines for employers

Business Management Daily

Their hard work has paid off and they are being recognized by their employer. Lateral moves are often requested by the employee based on their career goals or work preferences, or may be initiated by the employer based on changes in business needs. What is a dry promotion?

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What Is Human Resources?

Analytics in HR

As a function, HR covers the processes, practices, and strategies to attract, develop, and retain employees who contribute to the company’s overall success. Managing Human Resources involves overseeing all aspects of HR, such as hiring, training, compensating, engaging, promoting, and retaining employees.