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Sweating the small stuff can lead to success Project management is a highly developed process that facilitates the completion of business projects in the most effective way possible, according to defined goals and requirements. Project management training has evolved and now involves various levels of certification that demonstrate learned skills. One aspect of setting a framework for project management is…

Data can provide insight into employees’ future behavior In the HR field, predictive analytics have become an effective way to manage employees, making decisions based on the actions data tells HR professionals they are likely to take. Using analytics for continuous improvement in hiring and other HR functions can give companies an edge over their competition and help them acquire…

These important HR priorities can impact productivity It used to be that companies mostly provided health insurance for full-time employees but otherwise weren’t too involved in health and wellness in the workplace. As time went on, however, HR professionals found out that there were things they might be able to do that would help their employees be healthier, which would…

Technology has opened up many new doors On-demand training is a fairly new trend in the workplace over the last few decades as technologies–audio, video, and software–have advanced. Employees can now access this type of training, where it is available, from anywhere, at any time they want. Here are some of the benefits for companies of delivering on-demand training for…

Innovative technologies are making human resources professionals jobs’ easier Technology is becoming a part of just about every aspect of most companies, and human resources is no exception. From applicant tracking software that scans resumes to online assessments and data analysis, technology has made its way into HR processes from the beginning of the recruiting process to the end of…

HR professionals are recruiting contractors to fill open positions A study by Intuit, which owns TurboTax, estimated in 2017 that 34 percent of the workforce was made up of gig workers. These numbers were expected to grow to 43 percent by the year 2020. While Intuit’s definition of the “gig workforce” was a broad one that included plumbers and electricians…

There are advantages to a more diverse workplace Diversity in the workplace can seem like a trend or a buzzword, but recent studies have shown that companies with greater diversity perform better and show higher profits than those with less diversity. The term ‘diversity’ is usually taken to mean that companies have more women and racial minorities working for them,…

by Rosabella Stowe, Public Administration, M.S.’18 When I finally decided to pursue my graduate degree I wanted to be a part of a university family that was reputable both academically and ethically, relatively small and would hold me to the highest academic standards; I wanted to be challenged personally and academically. In 2013 I was having a conversation with one…

A master’s in logistics management prepares graduates to coordinate a company’s resources, raw materials, and goods as they go from the point of origin to the final destination. The needs of customers, suppliers, and stakeholders are considered during the process, and various modes of transportation including airplanes, container ships and rail services are used. You just may get to change…

Human resource management professionals are no strangers to scandal. From sexual harassment to interoffice politics, HR managers are in the thick of solving complex issues. Human Resource Management to the Rescue When a scandal breaks at an organization, it’s not just the public relations officer that jumps into action, most likely the HR manager is already working on solutions. Scandals…