How to Build a Skills Framework for Your Organization
A skills framework comprises a matrix, mapping skill to roles and tasks inside your organization. Depending on your needs, the skills framework can be a standalone framework or part of a larger, competency framework. In either case, it represents a valuable asset that can guide your organization’s hiring, recruitment, and internal development strategy. Building one is well worth the investment for most organizations, but if you’re going to do it, it’s important to take the [...]
HR Challenges in a global workforce
This is a guest post from Sheetal Kamble, content analyst of the Technology Counter. Sheetal likes to simplify complex HR and payroll processes. Her forte is in employee engagement initiatives and how to choose the best HR software to suit your business. Organizations today are a part of a global village with evolving technology. There is a vast paradigm shift in the way we work, interact, and perceive. It pushes the HR department to expand [...]
Which industries should be investing in HR assessments during the pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic has shaken the world of business, turning industries worldwide on their heads. Industries that were booming in 2019 came to a sudden halt in 2020, while other industries have experienced unprecedented growth during the COVID-19 crisis. These rapid changes caused by the Coronavirus pandemic have highlighted the necessity for rigorous HR practices. During this time, both fast-growing and slow-growing industries have experienced unique challenges that have impacted employee wellbeing and performance. One [...]
The pros and cons of outsourcing your HR department
The digitization era is creating multiple changes and opportunities across industries, and HR is no exception. One of the most popular practices these days is to outsource certain departments to achieve maximum benefit with minimal financial investment. While outsourcing development or design teams is common practice, more and more companies have started to outsource HR as well. For a long time, HR has been associated with in-house processes only, but its outsourcing could bring numerous [...]
4 Best practices for running a remote team
Remote work can seem like a dream come true. No more 2-hour commute each day. No expensive parking or rail pass fees. Instead, you get the freedom to work the way that's most productive for you. Running a remote team, however, can be hard. Because you don’t get to see your team every day, you need to rely on individuals to meet deadlines. Plus, getting everyone on the same page can be an uphill battle. [...]