We’ve been living through the greatest workplace disruption in generations and the level of volatility will not slow down in 2022. New Covid variants will continue to emerge leading to a perpetually evolving workplace. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT THE SOURCE:...

When people work under one roof, best practices in collaborating with one another can be observed. That same assumption can’t be made for today’s shifting workplace. A hybrid workplace requires more clearly communicated etiquette. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT THE SOURCE:...

As some workers settle into a less office-bound life or take on new roles, you might find yourself managing one or more remote or hybrid employees and need guidance. Learn what experts from around the world are doing.

Workplace trends that accelerated during the pandemic aren’t going away. Learn how companies can use this moment to think about improving work environments in a way that boosts employee engagement and well-being, thereby increasing retention, and attracting talent.

In writing for HBR, Bill Taylor stresses that there’s never been a tougher time to be a leader than now. He offers three sets of questions (and plenty of examples) to help leaders focus on what comes next.

For the first time in more than a decade, employee engagement dropped with managers and healthcare workers experiencing the steepest declines. To turn this around, a renewed focus is required.

This summer, the LifeHR team has been working behind the scenes to bring our member community several new and updated features to make your website navigation and experience more engaging. These new features are NOW LIVE in the LifeHR Website Community and we invite...

Source:  Rachel Ranosa | https://www.hcamag.com When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, there was simply no HR playbook for dealing with the crisis – yet there was an expectation for HR to adapt quickly as others adjusted to a new working reality. “If we’ve learned anything...

siliconrepublic.com: We spoke to Olive Casey, HR director at Amgen Dún Laoghaire, to hear more about how life sciences could be totally transformed in the coming years.

Stop viewing HR reps as administrative and give them a seat at the board. It seems unfortunate that human resources, one of the most vital functions of an organization, frequently suffers from a bad reputation. Employees usually know little about what their HR...

We are very happy to announce the addition of a new FEATURED VENDORS area to the LifeHR Community!  Watch a video spotlight for each vendor and see detailed information on the services each provides.

The UK has an ambitious aim to be a world leader in life sciences. In November 2017, the government published its Life Sciences Industrial Strategy, which has the aim of supporting industry and innovation.  Yet the sector remains in a precarious state. The UK’s...

LAS VEGAS, June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2019 Paychex Pulse of HR Survey, released today, found talent and technology are the two primary factors impacting HR leaders this year. The third annual report from Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human...

As a college student, Ginger Gregory faced the same predicament many of us face: what to major in. Her initial thought was to major in business. But the courses just weren’t speaking to her. So, she took a chance and majored in psychology, which was the subject that...

Understanding the employee overheads from the generational perspective helps the human resource department optimize this cost and utilize it to the advantage of the workforce. “Companies have to work extra hard to build the confidence of the millennials. [This] trust...

As digital communications make it easier to send quick messages, update project statuses, and even send automated responses and notifications, workers’ time is freed up to interact where it counts — on a human level. Collaboration, brainstorming, customer service, and...

The velocity at which digital transformation is reshaping business models seems utterly chaotic in a compliance-based industry. It’s human nature to resist change, and the life sciences industry is not exempt from a change-averse mindset. The proof: Life science...

[Excerpts] "Organizations increasingly depend on HR to help them navigate incredibly complex, often sensitive situations. Yet in order to be a truly effective HR leader, it’s vital to demonstrate that you have the relevant experience and a deep understanding of how a...

[Excerpt] Many professionals want to climb the corporate ladder and assume a leadership position. This transition is rarely an easy one, though: First-time managers face a lot of challenges, such as navigating their new team dynamic and developing talent on their...

[Excerpt] IBM receives more than 8,000 resumes a day, making it No. 1 on job-search site Glassdoor for Gen Z applicants, said IBM CEO Ginni Rometty at CNBC's @ Work Talent + HR Summit on Tuesday in New York City. But that's not the only way the technology giant, which...

"For decades, the executive management team of any company has been pretty standard: CEO, COO, CMO, CFO, CHRO. But in the leadership of expanding tech giants (especially in remote teams), a new role keeps popping up: People Operations (or “PeopleOps”). Is this due to...

The dynamics of the global workforce are changing. In this new marketplace exemplified by the successes of Uber, Airbnb and Etsy, no Uber driver is ever directed on “where” or “when” to work. Here, the promise of flexibility engages a next-generation workforce, which...

The mission of San Diego Life Sciences HR Network (LifeHR) is to provide access to relevant data, innovative ideas, strategic human resources practices and networking opportunities for San Diego–area professionals employed in the life science, human resources field....

Employee motivation is mission-critical for any organization, from startups to well-established companies. Motivated employees tend to align the company’s purpose with their own, demonstrate more innovative problem-solving and drive more impact. I’ve learned that if...

As the future of work changes, it’s more important than ever for employees to make sure they have the skills required to keep up. That was the message this week from People Matters TechHR 2019, Asia’s largest human resources conference. The remarks out of that...

At this very moment, thousands of meetings are happening globally to decide hires, raises and promotions. In many of those meetings, the wrong decision will be made.  A woman will be passed over for a leadership position even though she would have been the best choice...

The announcement this week by the online estate agent Purplebricks that two of its senior executives were leaving is a timely reminder that, for all the talk of intense competition for the right people and the need to retain talent, departures - even at the higher...

The fundamental forces shaping our lives do not simply concern technological innovation; they also concern the lengthening of healthy life and deep social changes in how we live and form relationships.

Make HR - Human Resources - an ally, not an adversary. We all know there's a comical stereotype out there, popularized by Toby Flenderson on The Office: the bumbling, obstructionist bureaucratic HR staffer. And Toby was funny, for sure. Don't let him scare you away....

As the largest generation in the workforce, millennials are turning the workplace upside down and requiring human resources to redefine their role. Technology plays an important part more than ever and it’s changing the type of people hired and how they’re recruited....

A Series of Q&A Interviews with innovators working at the intersection of human behavior and business transformation: Christian Harpelund, Co-founder and Consulting Director, Onboarding Group and author of the book: Onboarding: Getting new hires off to a flying...

The first week of a new job can be an exciting, motivating, overwhelming and stressful time for a new employee. New commute. New office. New boss and coworkers. Training. Finding the restroom. Not to mention all the HR forms that need to be completed to ensure they...

The first-ever ISO standard for human capital reporting was passed in November 2018. Officially titled the “Human Resource Management — Guidelines for Internal and External Human Capital Reporting,” it was scheduled for publication Dec. 18. Some background: ISO is the...

If you’re looking for ways to be more productive, you’ll find no shortage of advice. From apps and process consultants to books and blog posts, people have a lot to say about the best way to make the greatest impact with your time. But, some of that advice isn’t...

California’s life science sector is a major player in the state’s job creation and economic development. In 2016, life science companies in California employed more than 360,000 professionals. In 2018, the Biocom Institute and the California Life Sciences Institute...

Many companies are pushing for a more efficient and inclusive company culture. They may try to achieve this by experimenting with new and exciting perks and initiatives, like remote work policies or employee recognition programs. However, it can be tough to determine...

It’s no mystery that with the new era of workers, human resources is challenged with redefining their skillset. The new generation of workers is transforming the workforce forcing businesses to create new strategies creating a more personalized connection between...

We all want to expand our knowledge, learn something new, prove our worth and move up the ladder. How do you get started? Knowing the right company that fits your culture, passion, and industry is the first step. But once you find the right company, how do you work...

January is a popular time for resolutions, not only for individuals, but also for businesses. All of your departments can benefit from reviewing processes and decisions made in the past year, but HR in particular should be looking at what they can learn from the last...

Millennials are now the largest generation in the U.S. workforce, making up 35% of workers, according to Pew Research. Yet these employees are still an enigma to many HR professionals and senior leaders trying to understand how to recruit and retain them. In fact, a...

Human resource practitioners (HRPs) certainly need to raise the standard of their performance as the competitive demands of the modern economic environment create implicit ethical duties that HRPs owe to their organizations, comments Dr. Charmi Patel, associate...

You’ve never been busier, and the demands on your time have never been greater. Here’s how some of 2018’s most driven people get the most out of every day, plus insider tips from experts in the field. 1. Janelle Monáe, CEO, Wondaland Ask Janelle Monáe how she gets...

Several years ago, organizations clamored to fill their offices with ping pong tables, bean bag chairs and a pantry full of snacks, because that's what they believed millennial employees valued most. While those types of perks may be viewed as fun, they're not...

By Anett Grant (3 minute Read) What’s the reaction you have when you see a speaker who’s nervous? Chances are, you probably catch the feeling, feel their suffering, and cringe at the thought that it could be you. Then you’ll probably start hoping that it will never be...

I think we’ve all heard it: “You better think twice before you talk to HR.” It seems to be a growing sentiment among employees as we progress through a cultural shift across business environments due to the public scandals of high-profile companies and ongoing...

As business owners and managers know, keeping employees happy and well cared for is key. Studies suggest that happier employees are more productive, boosting not only the overall workplace atmosphere but also company productivity. Not only that, but motivated...

Traditionally, HR and IT security have worked together. There are plenty of areas where our efforts would overlap. It worked well. Each followed its own agenda—for HR, ensuring a healthy and productive workplace; for IT, protecting apps and data from risky, illicit or...

Dressed in multicolored pants, combat boots and spiked leather bracelets, SAP’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Stefan Ries proudly strut onto the stage of the MGM Park Theater in Las Vegas to the strains of “Bring Me to Life” by Evanesence. Ries was here to pump up of...

Private employers in states and cities across the U.S. including California, New York City, Philadelphia, and Massachusetts were recently banned from asking candidates about their current and past salaries in order to set their pay for a new job. In theory, this...

Human Resource (“HR”) is the department or individual that is responsible for all things related to hiring, firing and maintaining employees. In large businesses, you’re going to require a department to handle your HR needs. Small to mid-size businesses may only...

Performance reviews are a time of distilled progress — a crucial snapshot of what goals have been achieved and have yet to be overcome. While essential in the feedback exchange between managers and employees, performance reviews are often dreaded by those on both...

Motivated and engaged employees are what you hope for — they work at full speed, are up for any challenge or extra task and have a generally happy demeanor in the workplace. However, over time, employees might slowly start to act differently. Perhaps they aren’t...

Annual enrollment (AE) season is one of the busiest times of year for human resources and benefits professionals. It’s also our time to shine! Every year you spend weeks — often months — preparing for the storm of employee questions and policy changes, all while...

If you are interested in human resources, make sure you get some international experience. Why? It’s critical for your success in the business world. Let’s take a closer look at why you need international experience for your career in human resources -- and where to...

Every day, we wake to another article, segment or general conversation that talks about the war for talent and how the workforce skills gap will make it tougher to hire the talent we need in the future. Is this real, or is it something else? I recently spoke at a...

A solid company culture is key for any business, as it determines how engaged your employees are — and for how long you are able to retain them. As a human resources professional, your responsibility is to help shape your company culture so that it is sustainable over...

In many ways, 150-year old Agfa-Gevaert is the poster child for industry disruption in the digitalized world. After restructuring to meet evolving market demands in the rapidly changing graphics and healthcare industries, this Belgium-based digital image leader turned...

WASHINGTON & SAN FRANCISCO & SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California Life Sciences Association (CLSA), the trade association representing California’s innovative life sciences sector, today applauded the U.S. House passage of H.R. 6378, the Pandemic and...

A number of years ago, I worked as an executive recruiter for an international executive search firm. I really enjoyed helping various companies find the right executives for their C-suite, and I learned a lot about making sure job descriptions were up to date, hiring...

Question: After applying for a job, I had a phone interview and then an onsite interview with two high-ranking people at the company. After the interview, I emailed them both a thank you note. Although they said at the end of the interview that they would be...

Human resources is often met with a one-dimensional perception. After all, many people's interactions with HR come down to a small handful of common interactions. It's difficult to understand what really goes on without witnessing it every day. We asked members of the...

Many times when there is a workplace problem, we are directed to the Human Resources Department. I used to do a workplace Q&A column for a major newspaper, and “go to HR” was often my first piece of advice. Yet, all too often, employees would tell me that going to...

Question: In a meeting, my HR manager invited me to share my thoughts and concerns about management. He specifically noted that his office was a safe place where I could speak freely and not get in trouble. I shared several concerns about my supervisor. Two weeks...

Artificial intelligence has become a part of how people operate on a daily basis. More than two-thirds of consumers use AI today without even really noticing — usually in the form of navigation, virtual assistants and that annoying yet entertaining feature on your...

As the competition for talent continues to heat amid a shrinking workforce in many developed countries, the monitoring of HR policies has become essential. Effective metrics and KPIs can help to flag up areas of trouble, including high turnover and low staff...

Times are changing. According to a recent report issued by HR Open Source (HROS), the community platform for HR professionals that I cofounded, 68% of current HR professionals have worked in fields outside of human resources. Inevitably, they’re steadily...

As we all know, the lines between our work lives and personal lives are increasingly blurred. And when you add camera phones and social media to the mix, the things we do on our non-work time — such as attending a rally or sharing a few choice words with an elected...

Fallen media mogul Harvey Weinstein's recent indictment on rape charges comes nearly eight months after allegations against him first surfaced. His case touched off a global #MeToo movement to speak out against workplace sexual harassment. And that, in turn, has...

Hiring great employees can be a significant challenge for businesses. Even more difficult is keeping those employees around. In the current landscape of talent wars and job-hopping, retention can seem like a nearly impossible task, but it's one that must be...

I just found out why I can't get promoted even though my boss says I do an amazing job. My boss's boss always tells me, "I don't know what we'd do without you!" At my performance review, I got the highest rating you can get.  There's no career advancement in my...

Creating a culture of accountability in a team is all about learning how to balance control and trust. Source: Read the full article at https://learningwire.crossknowledge.com/collective-accountability/

If you want a raise or promotion you have to ask for one. How do you ask for a raise and get it? I asked managers to share best practices for asking for a raise. Source: Read the full article at...

Virtually all leaders believe that to stay competitive, their enterprises must learn and improve every day. But even companies revered for their dedication to continuous learning find it difficult to always practice what they preach. Source: Read the full article at...

In the digital age, where the lines between work and life blur further, workplaces are becoming more than just offices. Both employers and employees are wanting more from these physical spaces. And, with good reason. Source: Read the full article at...

Recruitment is undergoing a lot of change thanks to data and analytics technologies. Automation is becoming a bigger factor in intelligent recruitment. New tools are emerging to help HR teams identify and assess the best candidates. And platforms like LinkedIn and...

Any average HR department is rich in data. Personal employee data, recruitment data, and performance KPIs are just a few examples of the kinds of data a typical HR team is sitting on. Now, as our world becomes increasingly ‘datafied’, HR teams have more opportunities...

Whether you’re working for a promotion or trying to change jobs altogether, every career requires a measure of change. For those craving something new or different in their work lives, the people who manage change for a living can provide a few important insights....

A new report on mental health is a major wake-up call for HR and employers If you’ve been working in HR for a number of years, chances are you’ll have heard the phrase ‘It Depends’. Angela Champ sure has – and she’s determined you do too. Her recent book, ‘It Depends:...

1. A Seat at the Table It’s not a group of people sitting around the table to make a decision, it is an expression for who is invited for a significant meeting. It is ensuring that people’s viewpoint is taken into consideration while making an important strategic...

‘Robots are Coming For Our Jobs,’ yelled the Huffington Post. ‘Robots will destroy our jobs – and we’re not ready for it,’ The Guardian calmly announced. And according to the Daily Mail, ‘Robots taking human jobs is causing a “hellish dystopia”’. These headlines may...

"...I got an email message from the VP of HR. It was terse. It said that my "real" manager's intervention kept me from being on probation but it emphasized that punctuality is essential and warned me that if I continued to violate the attendance policy I could be...

If employees are the lifeblood of an organization, the human resources department is its central nervous system. HR professionals connect workers across every department with the tools and training they need to function properly, and ultimately have a hand in all the...

Question: We're on call all the time as part of a maintenance team. Recently, a manager informed us we are no longer allowed to take breaks for lunch or other reasons. Previously, we had 30 minutes for lunch and two 15-minute breaks. Now if we take them, we're told we...

Last March, Congress gave internet service providers the green light to collect user data–without their consent–when it abolished an FCC regulation aimed at strengthening internet privacy. While a few states are struggling to enact their own ISP privacy laws, private...

Here are the top ten issues employees bring to HR (in no particular order): 1. Interpersonal challenges with their managers and/or coworkers (Example: "My boss is really snippy with me, and I don't know what to do about it.") 2. Payroll and benefits questions and...

Question: How does an employer effectively balance corporate policies of a drug-free workplace with the legalization of marijuana becoming more common, both for recreational and prescription use? I work in HR for a commercial construction general contractor. What are...

Organizational leaders and human resources executives have faith that merging artificial intelligence (AI) into HR functions like onboarding and administration of benefits can and will improve the overall employee experience. According to IBM’s 2017 survey of 6,000...

It’s exciting to read the headline of the current issue of Harvard Business Review (HBR) for a trio of important articles: “HR Goes Agile.” Of the three articles, this review will begin with the first piece by Professors Peter Cappelli and Anna Tavis—which is...

Do you think it's right or wrong for HR people or recruiters to coach job applicants on their interviewing technique? SOURCE - READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT:...

Hiring a new employee is an important decision that companies don't take lightly. With so many skilled candidates out there, every little detail counts — and one small misstep on the applicant's part could ruin their chances of getting the job. As professionals with...

Recently, at our consulting firm, we were scheduled to begin strategy work with a new client. But, the night before our session, he emailed us, asking to postpone the meeting until the next week. He had something come up at the last minute that he felt couldn’t be put...

Human resources professionals were once seen as administrative aides who kept personnel records, coordinated training activities and played referee when employees were unhappy. In recent years, these hardworking individuals have gained the respect they deserve, and...

“Want to get lunch?” This is a phrase you’ll rarely hear at our office. It’s not that we don’t eat or spend time together, but it’s physically impossible for our entire team to be in the same place at the same time. Sixty percent of our team works remotely, so for us,...