“Strategic HR”. It’s a buzzword in the HR industry that has been around for some time, and I anticipate it will be around for a while longer. This concept of strategic HR is floated frequently, and it’s quite possible that, like many other business owners, you find yourself asking, “What is strategic Human Resources and how can it help my business?”

Human Resources is sometimes seen as a back office function rather than being a strategic partner that can help drive revenues.

In Brief: Choosing the right HRIS system can transform HR efficiency and data accuracy. This guide helps mid-sized employers compare options, assess vendor fit, and build an implementation roadmap aligned with your organization’s goals.

360-degree feedback reviews are the HR equivalent of a full-body CT scan. They’re both intensive, highly revealing, and they can make the subject feel a little claustrophobic. But they’re also terrific tools for finding out precisely what makes a person tick.

A strong hiring process can help you identify the best candidates for any role. But even the best recruiters can't predict with 100% accuracy how a new hire will perform in your team. Sometimes, a very promising candidate might turn out to be disappointing. Other times, the person with the patchy resume might evolve to become your star player.

The Form I-9 is one of HR’s most important compliance responsibilities. Failure to follow the I-9 rules can create big problems for affected employees – and create even bigger problems for your organization, including steep monetary penalties for non-compliance.