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November 2021

5 Things to Do to Finish the Year with a Bang

Gosh, November is already moving so fast, as we are almost halfway there. This time of the year is always a flurry of activity: people are getting ready for the holidays, spending time with family, and making New Year’s plans. But what’s missing from this picture is workplace motivation. You have plenty on your mind at this time of year, but you still have to press on and stay on track. Here are FIVE ways that you can make sure you finish the year with something to be proud of so that you can start next year off on the right...

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5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Quit Your Job

Feeling overwhelmed, unsatisfied, or just plain annoyed by your job isn’t rare, it happens to everyone. But there’s a difference between knowing when to leave a job and when to try to change the problems you’re facing at work. We’ve rounded up five things to consider before deciding to leave your workplace, to make sure you avoid making the wrong move by pulling the plug. 1. In a huffSo you hate your boss. Or you really got angry today. Never quit your job in a huff. Don’t take actions that will burn bridges with your current employer or the people you...

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EIGHT TIPS FOR INTERVIEWING VIA ZOOM

According to a survey, 83% of job seekers have experienced anxiety related to a job interview. Virtual interviews can increase feelings of anxiety and uncertainty due to unexpected distractions, Zoom fatigue, and the feeling that it’s harder to connect with the hiring manager. However, virtual interviews are here to stay and they can be done successfully. With that in mind, a job interview via Zoom or any other video software program should be taken as seriously as an in-person interview. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind as you prepare for a Zoom interview. 1. Practice and ask for feedback. Don’t make the...

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The impact of Covid-19 on human resource management: avoiding generalizations

While there is now a great deal of discussion concerning the impact of Covid-19 on and implications for working practices and human resource management (HRM), much of the content and comment on these topics tend to be of a general nature, offering observations and/or guidance that seek to define what a ‘new normal’ might be. For example, that remote working will become the norm, or that working practices will become more flexible. While this may be indeed what happens, because Covid-19 is a global pandemic, we need to understand its impact on working practices, well-being and HRM in specific contexts....

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RNR lets you focus on piloting your companies to “safe landings”

Closed runways, grounded planes and shutdown airports are the marks of recent times. Not so long ago, we were accustomed to cheering pilots on safe landings after long and arduous flights. Those rounds of applause seem to forget the flight engineers, the air traffic controllers and the ground staff who contribute to safe take-offs and landings. RNR lets you focus on piloting your companies to “safe landings” to the applause of your stakeholders while we take care of all your human capital management needs. RNR, Your trusted human capital partner. ...

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5 Predictions for the Future of Human Resources

Today’s HR department is a product of the Industrial Revolution era. Back then, factories needed supervisors to ensure that workers produced reliable, standardized results day in and day out. In the digital age, technology has (mostly) taken over the responsibility of producing standardized results. HR departments of today have a responsibility to plan for a future of technology and humans working together to accomplish business goals. This means thinking about how to best develop your workforce with both the capabilities of your tech and employees in mind. But what does that look like for HR professionals in practice? Taking advantage of the opportunities presented by the trends...

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HR Trends in 2021: Future of Human Resource Management

The last decade brought an avalanche of change to the HR industry. The rise of artificial intelligence. The growth of the gig economy. The increased push towards greater diversity. And, most recently, a global pandemic that has altered the reality of millions and redefined where and how work gets done. That begs the question, what’s in store for the future of the industry? This article will look ahead for a glimpse of which HR trends will continue to drive transformation and which new trends are emerging to shape the future of work. Key Takeaways Nearly 60% of employees want to work remote...

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Iceland’s four-day work week trial was a triumph for all

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Less is more in Iceland, where a shortened workweek led to better outcomes for workers and employers alike, according to new study results. The trial involved trimming people’s work hours without trimming their pay, in order to see how it would affect their health, happiness and productivity. Iceland rolled out the trial to 2,500 workers across a variety of industries from 2015 to 2019, as part of an experiment run by the U.K.-based think tank Autonomy and Iceland’s Association for Sustainable Democracy (Alda). The test group amounts to roughly one per cent of the tiny island nation’s population. Many employers cut their workweek from 40 hours to...

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6 Advantages of HR Outsourcing

With the growing focus on employee well-being and company culture, businesses both small and large can find advantages in outsourcing HR. Enlisting the services of a human resources outsourcing (HRO) provider like LBMC Employment Partners enables companies to do more for their employees, taking the stress off you or your existing HR department. With a convenient, single point of contact, an HRO can provide individual or blended services to ideally meet your HR needs. While an HRO often combines the duties of human resources services, payroll services, and brokering services, the advantages are generally found in a unique and tailored treatment for your business,...

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