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What Is Human Resources?

Analytics in HR

What is Human Resources? Human Resources is both a function and a department within an organization. As a function, HR covers the processes, practices, and strategies to attract, develop, and retain employees who contribute to the company’s overall success. What is HR Management?

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How to Advance Your Career in HR

HR Digest

There are so many ways to go about navigating your way through an HR career! This article will break down all you need to know about human resources career path planning. We’ll also give you advice on navigating career paths in human resources, starting with the most common route: following your passion. .

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14 Entry-Level HR Positions To Know (Plus How To Start in HR)

Analytics in HR

So, you’ve made the decision to enter the exciting field of Human Resources (HR) and are ready to pursue entry-level HR positions – congratulations! Not only is HR an immensely rewarding profession, but it’s also one of the fastest-growing fields in the United States. According to the U.S.

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You're Underpaying. Now What?

Compensation Today

Jenni Marquez, CCP, PayScale Compensation Professional Most organizations don’t intend to pay employees low, but market shifts and legislation changes can often result in underpaid employees. The New Minimum Wage: Many municipalities have already adopted a minimum wage that goes beyond the federal level (currently $7.25/hour).

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Most Important Developments for 9/23

GetFive

This week in HR, companies began to hire refugees, healthcare heated up, top-paying HR positions were revealed, and social media continued to bedevil HR. This week in HR, companies began to hire refugees, healthcare heated up, top-paying HR positions were revealed, and social media continued to bedevil HR.

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PayScale Tools for Today's Comp Pro! Compensation Glossary: Part 1 of 4

Compensation Today

Jenni Marquez, CCP, PayScale Compensation Professional Even the most seasoned HR professional might take a big gulp if approached by their CEO to take charge of anything comp. That’s because, despite being part of the HR department, compensation is like the cool kid at a party. You know, the one you’re afraid to talk to.

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PayScale's Compensation Glossary: Part 4 of 4

Compensation Today

Jenni Marquez, CCP, PayScale Compensation Professional Let’s review. 2) COMPRESSION Definition: Wage compression is the phenomenon that occurs when a new hire is paid the same as or more than employees with more seniority in the same job. So far, we’ve given you the cliff notes for Comp 101, Market Pricing, and Pay Structures.