Tag: HR

Recent Graduates Feel Ill-Prepared to Enter the Workforce

It’s not uncommon these days to hear employers, HR pros, and managers lament the lack of skills and workforce preparation they’re seeing among new hires—even those with freshly minted degrees. It may come as no surprise, then, that even these recent grads feel they’re unprepared to take on the work world. Recent Grads Lack Career […]

Beyond Inclusion: Cultivating a Culture of Belonging in the Workplace

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are imperative to business success, but organizations must go a step further to create a truly inclusive workplace. That’s why we at Model N added an important letter to our initiative: B for belonging. Merely having a DEI strategy doesn’t suffice if it fails to create an environment and culture […]

Finance Isn’t Automating Fast Enough: HR’s Role in Accelerating Digital Adoption

From credit risk intelligence and anti-money laundering to fraud detection and compliance, AI and automation have become integral in financial operations. And research has shown that AI has helped companies yield more accurate business models, gain a competitive advantage, and increase their annual revenues. But according to a new study by Creditsafe, most finance teams […]

Workers with Disabilities Benefit from Tight Labor Market

One of the silver linings of the current labor market turmoil employers are facing is that those who are looking for work have found greater opportunities than perhaps at any other point in their careers. Notably, that includes groups of traditionally marginalized individuals, such as those with disabilities. New Opportunities Emerging “People with disabilities have […]

Revamping the Interview Process Means Prioritizing Candidates for Success

Today’s labor market has been trending positive, with 339,000 jobs added in May, but coming out of the pandemic, employees are reevaluating their priorities and seeking more fulfillment in their professional and personal lives. In a Greenhouse survey of 1,500 employees last year, nearly half of all respondents reported rejecting job offers after negative interview […]

Igniting Employee Passion on Their Professional Journey

Employee engagement and passion are essential to high performance and long-term company success. Unfortunately, many businesses struggle due to an unmotivated, dispassionate workforce and the consequent negative impact on productivity and efficiency. Certain employees may not be a good fit for a specific role or your workplace culture. That said, there are other occasions when […]

Faces of HR: Monica Davis on Commitment, Collaboration, and Collective Action

After graduating from Florida Memorial University with a degree in communications, Monica Davis intended to pursue a career in journalism. It was her childhood dream: telling stories that mattered. However, when an opportunity to work in HR presented itself, Davis’s curiosity wouldn’t let her pass it by. “I’ve learned that what drew me to journalism […]

5 Simple Ways to Optimize Your Company’s LinkedIn Page

Does your recruiting department use LinkedIn? LinkedIn has a bit of a reputation for being old school. It isn’t the fanciest social media platform with the most bells and whistles, and its reach isn’t as wide as Meta’s products. But if you’re recruiting new talent and hoping to cultivate a great workplace, LinkedIn is the […]

How Estate Planning Benefits Promote Recruitment, Retention, and Satisfaction

As the modern workforce becomes more financially savvy and forward-thinking, employers are recognizing the value of offering comprehensive benefit packages that extend beyond traditional healthcare and retirement plans. Estate planning is one such benefit that’s gaining popularity among both employers and employees alike. Keep reading to explore why estate planning is a cutting-edge strategy that […]

When Hiring Outside Counsel Is a Good Investment

As employers largely transitioned back to an in-person workplace in 2022—either full-time or hybrid models—they experienced a noticeable increase in complaints requiring investigation. These complaints ranged from coworkers experiencing obnoxious behavior to allegations of patterns of abuse by corporate officers. These problems aren’t new. A 2016 Columbia Business School study of North American CEOs found […]