Inaugural California HR Excellence Awards Added to HR West Conference in the San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco, California, U.S. — Powered by HR.com, the 2020 HR West Conference has added a new level of professional recognition by launching their California HR Excellence Awards. Submissions are now being accepted through January 20th. Award recipients will be announced and celebrated at HR West 2020 in March. With 13 award categories to choose…

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Applicant Tracking Systems Are Widespread But Many Still Have Their Weaknesses – According to New Study by HR.com

Most human resource (HR) professionals (77%) say their organizations use an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), but only about half (52%) say that their hiring process is good or excellent. It’s clear that the systems are not a recruitment panacea, but their weaknesses can be addressed. The free research report, The State of Applicant Tracking Systems,…

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The Gig Economy is Impacting HR Practices – according to New Study by HR Research Institute and Sterling

Nearly two-thirds of HR professionals indicate the gig economy is impacting hiring and staffing practices. A majority (64%) are experiencing some sort of change because of gig economy trends. The research study reveals that companies are impacted in a variety of ways, including requiring careful screening to minimize risk when it comes to recruiting and…

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Improved Training for Mental Health Initiatives is Essential – According to New Study by HR.com’s Research Institute

Most organizations offer mental health benefits, but few address mental health issues well or have educated their managers sufficiently. Most organizations (73%) offer mental health benefits, but the reality is that few excel at addressing mental health issues or taking preventative measures to reduce workplace stress.  A large majority (82%) of human resources (HR) professionals…

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CEO of Best Practice Institute, Louis Carter Re-nominated as Number 7 Global Guru in Organizational Culture

Louis Carter, the current number 7 Global Guru in Organizational Culture, has been re-nominated as one of the key organizational culture experts by Global Gurus and Marshall Goldsmith. The award-winning CEO executive coach, business strategist and organizational development expert applies his own research, with the research of his peers and mentors to real life situations…

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HR has a Critical Role to Play for Successful Workforce Transformation – According to New Study by HR.com

Only 25% of human resources (HR) professionals reveal their HR department plays a key role in workforce transformation. This statistic is troubling considering new research showing that HR’s involvement is among the five keys to successful workforce change. HR.com’s Research Institute conducted the global study,  People Power: A Catalyst for Transformation Global Workforce Transformation Trends…

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