Currently, 57.3 million people in the United States work in freelance, or the “gig economy.” What is the “gig economy”? How much can it impact the future workforce?
4 Creative Ideas to Boost Employee Morale at Your Company
For any business, employee morale is a big deal. Those who feel valued by the company’s leadership and that their contributions are making a positive difference will naturally enjoy coming to work.
What Has Remote Work Taught Us?
By the end of March 2020, businesses around the globe had to make a quick shift to remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Six Months on Capitol Hill: 2021’s Impacts on HR
Around the middle of the calendar year, we here at Astronology® like to reflect on the current and soon to be implemented changes from federal and state governments that impact Human Resources.
Finding High-Quality Talent Through A Virtual Hiring Fair
Virtual events have skyrocketed in popularity over the past year, due to the restrictions placed on in-person gatherings. Many organizations pivoted their regular meetings and events to virtual platforms, and we can attribute these changes to the availability of interactive virtual event platforms that provide technology to make virtual activities possible.
Could We See a Federal Minimum Wage of $15?
In January 2021, legislators introduced the “Raise the Wage Act of 2021” bill. Its objective is to increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $15 an hour by 2025.
The Importance of Job Descriptions: A Quick Q&A
Incentive Plans 101: What You Need To Know
Sales Compensation 101 – Key Elements You Need to Know
For most people, navigating through the world of sales compensation can seem overwhelming. There are nuances to developing a competitive sales compensation plan.
Creating an Engaging Continuing Education Curriculum
The phrase “lifelong learning” has become so commonplace it’s nearly a cliche, but this popularity is for good reason. Lifelong learning enables professionals in all industries to improve their skills, learn new perspectives, and become more valuable and effective team members.