Offering employee benefits is not only a must in certain circumstances, but it makes a job more attractive to the best talent, and the best talent can improve the company, make it more profitable and are also more productive with…
By 2020, almost half of the workforce will be comprised of Millennials, followed closely by Generation Z. From Saturday Night Live to viral YouTube videos, Millennials and their so-called ‘entitled’ workplace behavior have been the brunt of criticism and jokes…
If you haven’t audited the sexual harassment training your company offers, now is the time. In the aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, businesses across the United States have experienced an increase in workplace harassment lawsuits. Sexual harassment lawsuits can…
Low unemployment rates and high adoption of human capital-focussed technology has resulted in a very unique shift in organizations. Whether you are a business owner or a human resources professional, now is the time to evaluate where your organization sits…
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports record low unemployment rates, which means that this is a candidate-driven market. To stay competitive in this market, whether it’s to recruit new talent or retain your current employees, organizations need to move away…
With the recent suicides of two high profile celebrities, Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, people are finally starting to talk about mental health, including the importance of mental health matters in the workplace. HR plays a critical role in tackling…
One of the great advantages of operating a small business is flexibility in how you operate your business. As small business owners ourselves, we are continuously looking for new and more cost efficient ways to operate. It makes sense to…
It is likely that we will see a point, probably later this year, where it is more difficult than ever to find qualified candidates. The employment report from December of 2017 stated that the unemployment rate had dropped to just…
In our always-connected world, the way people work and the way we hire employees are rapidly shifting. As a business owner or HR professional, are you prepared for change? In this post, the team at RAI Resources highlights the top…
Whether you work in an office setting, an active manufacturing plant or a busy construction site, every workplace comes with potential hazards of different types. That is the reason for the existence of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),…