Employment

Why the mandate? Small business owners were telling us all year why they were motivated in this election. Here’s what they say they’re going to do now.

Survey of 80,000 small business owners finds most believe they will not survive another four more years of Bidenomics.

RedBalloon.work is thrilled to announce the launch of RedBalloon ATS, an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) designed to transform the hiring process for businesses. By emphasizing values-first recruitment, RedBalloon ATS enables companies to build networks of top-tier, culturally aligned talent that perfectly fits their organizational values.

Fresh survey results from the August Freedom Economy Index could spell trouble for the incumbent political party this November as 7 in 10 Americans say their financial situation is “worse off” or “much worse off” than a year ago.

7 out of 10 job seekers say they’d take less money if that means they can work in a merit-driven, positive workplace, than take more money to work in a DEI-driven workplace. 63% of job seekers are "worried" about workplace repercussions if it's discovered that "they are a Republican or conservative."

The Job Helpers, the trusted ally in career progression, proudly launches JobProMax, a cutting-edge AI platform designed to elevate your job search experience.

The new May Freedom Economy Index survey of 80,000 small businesses found that small businesses remain in survival mode, with 4 in 10 now delaying paying bills to manage cash flow. 7 in 10 have put all staffing plans on hold, neither hiring nor reducing staff, and 6 in 10 are now preparing for the possibility of stagflation.

HRO Today magazine held its annual Forum North America event for heads of HR, featuring executive-level content and networking as well as their signature CHRO of the Year Awards Gala.

The latest Freedom Economy Index survey shows small business owners cautiously optimistic as recession fears wane, but growth remains stagnant. Challenges include reliability issues with Gen Z employees, hiring difficulties, and high-stress levels among owners. Divisions also arise over the proposed TikTok ban.

February Survey of 80,000 Small Businesses Reveals Trends in Hiring, Inflation, Sentiment, & Crime, Plus What They Want to Hear in State of the Union Address.

Fresh out of the field January Survey of 70,000 Small Business Owners Finds Sentiment May Be Turning a Positive Corner After a Brutal 2023 of Belt Tightening, Shelving Growth Plans, and Taking on New Debt. Also, a Measure of a Disappointing Christmas Season and Inflations Ongoing Impact.

Centered on subjects related to employee engagement and retention, this larger, more dynamic event will feature a diverse agenda with multiple tracks plus a variety of networking opportunities for HR leaders.

If respondents indicated they use the same provider for both contingent and full-time employee needs, they were asked a series of questions pertaining to TWS. These study results were then combined with the relevant components of the MSP and RPO study findings and consolidated into one data set.

The late-November survey found that 42% of America’s small businesses must forgo giving Christmas bonuses, while another 28% said that bonuses will be smaller than last year.

Axis Communications is the industry leader in video surveillance. The ACCC is an annual, invite-only event for top partners, like BEK. This year’s conference introduced attendees to new innovations and product features.

These much sought after rankings were unveiled at an awards gala at the 2023 HRO Today Forum EMEA Conference in Barcelona.

The deadline to submit nominations is October 3, 2023 for all three regions that the awards serve – North America, APAC and EMEA.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' quarterly report of Weekly Earnings for the US worker showed that wages increased 5.7 percent in the last year, outpacing consumer inflation which is at 4% year-over-year. This is a welcome change for workers who had seen their real wages fall during the post pandemic inflation spike.

CNBC's latest annual ranking of the best states for businesses revealed that eight out of the top ten states for economic development and nine out of the top ten states for business-friendly policies are Red States.

With worker productivity falling at its fastest rate in 75 years, RedBalloon released today a new report: “DEI: ‘I’ is for ‘Ineffective’” exposing the harm that so-called diversity initiatives inflict on workplace productivity. This report is the 3rd in a series on DEI and its link to record low employee engagement.

RedBalloon and The BiG Agency partnered to produce a memorable new commercial that exposes the nonsense in the workplace culture war. It has amassed 7 million views across social media.

HR professionals navigating economic uncertainty and an ever-shifting work environment will pursue new approaches and new technologies to better develop and retain talent, according to new research from CompTIA.

As businesses engage in “Hasty Hiring” to beat labor market competition, they’re racking up huge costs in hiring mistakes.

Over 100 heads of HR descend on Las Vegas for executive-level content, networking opportunities, and the 10th Annual CHRO of the Year Awards.

Beyond Marketing, the nation's leading Growth Partner in psychedelic and TMS centers, is proud to announce the addition of Karan Narwal, MD to its team as its Medical and Education Director.

The 2023 HRO Today Forum North America is just four weeks away. Join us at The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa for sessions and think tanks stocked with informed HR decision makers, plus the 10th Annual CHRO of the Year Awards Gala.

The industry veteran brings expertise from the staffing and workforce technology industries, along with a unique vision and approach to nurturing teams.

In conjunction with Digi-Me®'s new e-commerce site, they are launching a new website. With this exciting new development, Digi-Me® is offering limited-time specials on their patented VideoJob® solution.

After a couple of years of social distancing and curtailed travel budgets, 2023 is the year in-person events make their return to the annual business calendar. HRO Today has a lineup of events throughout the year to reignite that spirit of professional development and camaraderie.

The research team reviewed nearly 1,100 companies, scoring and ranking HR departments in eight core areas. This year, Marriott International, Accenture, Adobe, American Express, and Cisco earned Top 5 honors.