To keep up with high consumer demand during the coronavirus pandemic, Walmart hired 150,000 workers more than six weeks ahead of schedule and is now looking to hire an additional 50,000 employees. The retail giant used an expedited hiring process to onboard...
There are many unknowns about how the coronavirus crisis will unfold, and nobody knows how long the economic downturn will last for. In his article for Insider Pro, Mike Elgan explains the importance of increasing IT spend now, and focusing on retaining or even hiring...
During the coronavirus pandemic, many companies are implementing voluntary or mandatory work-from-home policies. Working from home requires a series of skills that include being a pro at managing time, being adept at using technology, independence at troubleshooting...
It’s not often that businesses face a pandemic. At the start of 2020, consultancy firm Mercer surveyed organizations around the world to learn how many were prepared for downtime from events such as the spread of the corona virus. Findings show that 51% have no plans...
The demands of each organization’s Human Resources department are numerous; ensuring the timely fill of position openings, answering payroll questions, handling conflict between employees… How can one possibly figure out a way to prioritize work tasks effectively when...
