Is Leveraging Technology a Trend or a Lasting Benchmark?
Written by HR Florida ReviewWhat's trending in the news, in business, or with our employees? Within the HR field, it can be critical to pay attention to trends. It is important to pay attention to the priorities placed on pieces of our business and our resources. We must understand the wheels and cogs of the transactions we complete. We must be able to measure our success and the completion of our work.
Jim Gallo Named HR Florida’s 2013 Volunteer of the Year
Written by Kara Palmer SmithHR Florida could not be successful without the hard work and support of its volunteer leaders. Volunteer leaders are chapter presidents and board members who make up the HR Florida State Council. The Volunteer of the Year is an annual award that recognizes a volunteer who actively supports, promotes, and develops the human resource profession through volunteerism.
2013 HR Florida Chapter Excellence Awards Presented during the annual Conference and Expo
Written by Kara Palmer SmithThe success of HR Florida depends on the diligent work and support of local Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) affiliated chapters. The HR Florida chapter excellence awards honor the work of local Florida chapters. The awards focus on the demonstrated achievements and execution of one or more leadership core areas.
A Look at the 2013 HR Florida Conference
Written by HR Florida ReviewOne of the primary functions of human resources is change management.
At HR Florida, we typically serve two-year terms. I was honored to change roles and serve as this year's (and next year's) Conference Director. As we celebrated our 35th anniversary, we were excited to look at the past, present and future of our industry, the state and our organization.
Applying Good Faith Defenses Against I-9 Violations
Written by Giselle CarsonEmployers often assert good faith compliance to mitigate charges and fines for alleged employment verification violations and/or charges of having knowingly hired an unauthorized worker. However, in many instances this defense fails because the employer has not taken the proactive steps required for the defense to succeed. What are effective ways to make the best use of the good faith defense? Read on to learn more.
In a typical business organization coaching program, the company usually acts on behalf of the employee who is to be coached (usually a new hire) by matching that individual up with an experienced, well established employee who will serve as the coach. However, that is not to say that an employee can’t take the initiative for their own coaching.
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Some SCIENCE Behind the Smiley… Emoticons and Their Possible Impact on the Workplace
Written by Hannah J. Gacey, Lisa Moore and Jim GalloFor over 30 years, emoticons have been used as symbols added to text based communication to convey a sender’s state of mind or the emotional nuance of a message. Many of us spend most of our day communicating through electronic means, when in fact, sometimes we are close enough to hold hands or are sitting in the next room.
Navigating the Intersection of Performance Management & Technology
Written by Marcel MessierSome say that the road to success is paved with patience, hard work and perseverance, while others believe it is paved with failures. Either way, when it comes to reaching that final destination, what matters most is how the road is driven. For companies with multiple stakeholders, systems and processes, there is a lot to consider before setting the course.
When I say “HR and Technology,” what immediately comes to your mind? When the theme for this issue of our magazine was shared with me, I had to think about what that really means to me. It probably conjures up different mental images for each of us. Some will immediately think about their recruiting tools and applicant tracking systems, others will reflect on their payroll system or their comprehensive human resources management systems.
Growing up in the 60s, we knew technology would change our world. We watched Star Trek and the Jetsons. We looked forward to having a wrist device like Dick Tracy used to see and talk to his team. We trusted our president when he said we would land a man on the moon! We believed anything would be possible in the next 50 years.