Don’t Sacrifice Training in Tight Budget Times
Training budgets are often seen as nice-to-haves. But at a time when agencies are expected to increase performance while reducing the size and cost of their workforce, training is a necessity.
Human Resources
Overcoming Barriers to HR Software Adoption
In a recent interview, Jonathan Wiersma, General Manager of HR Solutions at CivicPlus, shared key drivers influencing tech adoption among HR professionals.
Combating Sexual Harassment in Federal Government
Even as it seems that more and more women are speaking out against a culture that has long condoned or ignored sexual harassment, only a small fraction of women actually lodge a formal complaint. Many women have expressed fear of jeopardizing their careers, being accused of lying or facing social or professional retaliation should they… Read more »
A Strategic Approach to Customer Communications
For government, the task of effectively communicating with customers can feel overwhelming. But with the right approach, agencies can tackle all of these objectives while also effectively engaging users.
How to Make Job Descriptions Women-Friendly
Because you work in government, you can’t write ‘WOMEN PLEASE APPLY!’ at the top of your advert. However, you can encourage more women with a wider range of skill sets to apply. Here’s six tips to revamp your job descriptions and attract more female applicants.
Is Cloud Right for Your HR and Finance Operations?
When it comes to adopting cloud services for functions such as HR or finance, concerns about security are often the biggest barrier. So how do you have a conversation around cloud when there are trust issues? We sat down with industry and gov experts to find out.
4 Steps for Better Timekeeping and Absence Management
Regardless of where you work or how long you’ve worked there, there’s a good chance you’ve run into some problems with timekeeping or absence policy.
Stop Talking About the Way Women Talk
Many articles make it seem as though there are problems inherent to women’s speech patterns, with no real way to win. Women in the workplace are either read as too timid and feminine, or unlikeable and aggressive.
5 Practical Ways to De-Stress
Feeling stressed? Check out these tips on ways you can manage everyday stress in your life.
Early Preparation for Open Enrollment
The health insurance open enrollment period – which will take place from November 1 to December 15 this year – is still months away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start preparing yourself now for making a decision about what coverage you might want when the time comes.