5 HR Blogs You Will Be Glad You Followed

5 HR Blogs You Will Be Glad You Followed

If you’re here, on the ScheduleBase blog, chances are you’re interested in all things HR related. It’s a fascinating world and one that’s ever evolving. New laws are being passed that require a shift in how benefits are offered. New technologies change the way HR departments operate. New hiring practices alter who is brought on board and who isn’t.

Yes, the HR industry is intriguing to say the least. And like you, we love following along with others who are talking about the latest and greatest tips, tricks, and news stories. Here are five of our favorite HR blogs that we recommend following.

1. Fistful of Talent

The Fistful of Talent blog is a fun one to read because it pokes fun at many aspects of the HR world, while still offering tidbits of advice. Not only do they cover HR and recruitment but they also talk about performance, learning, digital interviewing and more. This lighthearted read is a breath of fresh air in a sometimes monotone industry.

2. Talent Culture

Talent Culture is a blog all about “the world of work.” Not only do they talk about workplace trends and HR strategies, but they also tap into your employee’s perspective by offering career strategies. The people behind Talent Culture don’t just write, either. They host events and they have a podcast worth tuning into.

3. HRE Online

This blog has been around since 1987, making it one of the longest running blogs in the HR world. The writers and editors have seen their fair share of changes in the HR world and they’re not afraid to write about them. With subjects including benefits, employment law, leadership, technology and talent management, there’s a variety of areas where readers can learn something new.

4. Talent HQ

Talent HQ is written from the perspective of hiring and managing talent across a spectrum of industries. From working with remote employees to onboarding new hires and keeping a pulse on the current job market, this blog talks about it all. There’s a little something for every type of business here.

5. Evil HR Lady

This is a fun blog that’s all about “demystifying your Human Resources department.” It takes a unique spin that all HR people are evil and uses that to poke fun while offering helpful advice. For example, one recent article is titled, “You? A Biased Interviewer? Of Course Not. Oh, Wait …” In it, she offers tips for how to stop biased interviewing in your workplace.

Your Turn

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Author Profile Jon Forknell is the Vice President and General Manager of Atlas Business Solutions, Inc., a software marketing company specializing in employee scheduling software, including ScheduleBase employee scheduling software, and other business software solutions. In the past, Jon has been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Atlas Business Solutions was named as one of Software Magazine’s Top 500 Software Companies in 2004 through 2007 and again in 2010, 2013 and 2014.