The chief human resources officer (CHRO) and chief financial officer (CFO) between them occupy two of the most important positions in any business. It, therefore, stands to reason that it’s crucial for these two roles to develop a productive relationship through close cooperation. Shifting dynamics in the workforce and new and more challenging business environments make it more vital than ever that HR and finance work in harmony with one another. Cats & Dogs Previously, HR and fi...

Any company that employs workforce, especially in large-scale, has a human resource, talent acquisition and/or talent management departments (and it might even need some recruitment help!). Usually, the HR manager is meant to be the go between the employer and employee to strengthen their work relationship.   The research team at Workforce gathered statistics and compiled a list seamlessly sifting through any HR performance data that is publicly accessible. Not surprisingly, even inte...

69% of employees say they're more likely to stick with a company for 3 years or more if they get a great experience during their initial "onboarding" sessions. Despite this, there are still many businesses out there that simply leave their new hires to "jump in at the deep end," with little to no guidance whatsoever. No matter how much experience your new employee might have with your industry, it's important to remember that a new job is a complex and often nerve-...

At-home businesses have become increasingly common this past decade. In the 90s, you would have found only a handful of businesses that were situated in their founders' garages. Today, there are close to 40 million home-based businesses in the US alone, most of which are reportedly posting decent revenues. But with opportunity comes the risk of losing your investment money as well as your time. Give yourself a better chance of succeeding in your entrepreneurial venture by following these fou...

While recruiting new employees is often about finding the right person or people for the job, there are also important numbers you should know. There are various metrics that you should be keeping track of to ensure that your recruitment methods are working. With that in mind, take a closer look at a few hiring metrics that you should be tracking at your company.   Keep Track of “Busywork”   While this type of work doesn’t often get recognized, it should....