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Rethinking Work, Productivity, and Engagement in the Modern Workplace

By | Ben Eubanks | Human Resources Professional, Speaker, and Blogger

“People don’t want flexibility. they want complete control over their time.”

Today, we keep hearing that flexible work is the way to go. People want it. They crave it.

Yet in today’s episode of We’re Only Human, Ben talks with Jody Thompson, creator of the ROWE movement. ROWE stands for “results only work environment,” and it…

By | Ben Eubanks | Human Resources Professional, Speaker, and Blogger

“As the head of HR, I’m now suddenly expected to be a doctor, virologist, and epidemiologist.” 

That quote came from a discussion with an HR leader in the last few days, and it clearly outlines what many companies are going through right now. In today’s conversation, Ben talks with Brett Meager of Paycor to learn how employers…

By | Ben Eubanks | Human Resources Professional, Speaker, and Blogger

“Here’s my general advice for businesses–don’t be afraid to get help.”

In recent weeks a flurry of legislative activity has led to numerous laws to help employers and businesses dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak, and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act is a big part of the activity. What does this law mean for…

By | Ben Eubanks | Human Resources Professional, Speaker, and Blogger

“Come on. You can do it. I know you can. I believe in you.”

I’m watching my baby make the transition to “toddler,” and it’s a bittersweet moment. No longer will she stay where she’s put. She’s going to start exploring the world, and that exploration will only speed up as time goes on.

This moment, this incredibly precious…

I’ve Done HR But I Don’t Have an HR Job Title [Reader Question]

By | Ben Eubanks | Human Resources Professional, Speaker, and Blogger

Hi Ben,

I’m a Business Administration major. I’m in my last year and I’ve chosen 5 Human Resource courses as my electives to assist me with gaining a basic knowledge of the career I want to pursue.

I have some experience with the recruitment process. I worked as a Assistant Leasing Manager for 9 years, and the company was small…

WOH 74: Using Internal Podcasts to Communicate with Deskless Workers

By | Ben Eubanks | Human Resources Professional, Speaker, and Blogger

Today, more workers than ever are in roles that do not provide them with an office, a desk, or even a computer or email address. Forbes says that more than 2 billion workers work in a deskless environment. So how can employers communicate with those staff, engage them with learning content, and keep them informed? 

In today’s…

SHRM-SCP vs SPHR: Which Senior HR Certification Makes More Sense?

By | Ben Eubanks | Human Resources Professional, Speaker, and Blogger

Are you a senior HR pro thinking about getting a certification, and you’re selecting between the SHRM-SCP and the SPHR? Have you wondered if the SHRM senior professional certification or the HRCI senior professional in human resources certification is right for you? Or maybe you’re one of those thinking about getting both of…

Weigh In: What’s Hot in Talent Acquisition and Recruiting in 2020?

By | Ben Eubanks | Human Resources Professional, Speaker, and Blogger

One of the most fun pieces of my work is getting the opportunity to tap into the ideas, energy, and creativity from HR and talent leaders like you and then share that insight with the rest of the world. This year we are revisiting our shortest but most popular study from a few years back with a single question: what’s hot in…