The head of HR is frequently, at least in the CEO’s eyes, seen as the low man (or woman) on the executive totem pole. This occurs despite the fact that people are the biggest item on almost every company’s budget, and that CEOs consistently list talent as a top concern. Yet, rather than being seen as a strategically valuable, business-oriented leader, the head of HR is often regarded…
In 2011, Minshew cofounded The Muse, a recruiting site that connects millennials with job opportunities via a search experience that focuses on corporate culture. The secret weapon? Content. Fortune 1000 companies and startups alike pay The Muse to bring a video crew to their offices to capture the vibe and talk frankly with execs, who dish on culture and daily routines. Necessary details -- job title,…
The comic stereotypes promoted by "Toby from HR" (the HR guy on The Office, in case you've forgotten) have actually become irrelevant given today's emphasis on the value of talent management. Related: 'Human Resources' Just Doesn't Tell You What HR Really Does In fact, Human Resources has become a focal point of modern enterprise given this company…
The addition of millennials into the workforce has caused businesses to reevaluate how they manage and support their employees. This change has brought with it the belief that "human resources" is an outdated term which should be replaced with "talent management." But, what some fail to grasp is that true talent management is a revitalization and extension of HR roles,…
Here’s a simple truth. Human resources is an outdated term. The HR director or HR coordinator no longer just focuses on hiring and firing employees and making sure the company is in compliance with benefits and payroll. In fact, many businesses are even shying away from the title HR coordinator, as it may sound stuffy or scary, and - worst of all -- it appears to commoditize…
