How HR Can Make Onboarding Hassle-Free and Smarter than Ever
Great onboarding means efficient hiring, reaching the best applicants, and hiring at the right time and for the right reason. With clear understanding of skill gaps, HR can plan for reshuffling of...
View ArticleRobots ARE NOT Taking Over: Hiring Expected to Increase Despite Automation
Contrary to widespread belief, we are not seeing the rise of the machines. In fact, according to a new report, 91% of U.S. employers say digitization will actually increase or maintain human headcount....
View ArticleTaking Steps to Prevent Sexual Harassment Is Good for Employer Brand
The spotlight on workplace sexual harassment since fall 2017 has led to high-profile resignations, terminations, and lawsuits. And while the revelations and consequences have prompted ongoing, national...
View Article7 Ways a Video Content Management System Can Benefit Your Business Beyond...
Everyone in the marketing industry is plenty willing to extol the virtues of video. It’s not done without merit; research has shown that video content distributed through social media platforms...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Cost of Hiring and Onboarding New Employees
Whether you’re filling a new position to help your company grow or replacing an employee who is leaving, you’re not just filling out a slot on an organization chart. You hope to find someone who can...
View ArticleCritical Thinking Skills Most Valuable in the ‘Future of Work’
According to a new survey by Clutch, a B2B research, ratings, and reviews company, critical thinking skills, including problem-solving and adaptability, will be most important in the future....
View ArticleProceed with Caution When Using AI to Recruit
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly prevalent in many aspects of modern life, and it has many applications in the business world, as well. One area that AI has been utilized...
View ArticleLooking to Recruit Nurses? Offer More Training
When we look back at 2018, one thing is clearly obvious: ALL industries are struggling to attract and retain top talent, and within the healthcare industry, nursing jobs are no exception. Just like...
View ArticleCandidates with Great Technical Skills Will be Your Purple Squirrel Over the...
If you’re unfamiliar with the term “purple squirrel,” it’s basically a phrase used to describe a job candidate with precisely the right education, experience, and range of qualifications who perfectly...
View ArticleSo, You’ve Recruited College Grads, Now What?
Yesterday we covered tips for effectively recruiting college graduates. Now that you’ve got them in your company, how do you make sure they keep up on their skills and become high performers? Ildo...
View ArticleTraining and Retaining Seasonal Worker Best Practices
Yesterday’s post covered some best practices for hiring seasonal workers. Today’s post will cover best practices for training and retaining seasonal workers. Keep reading to learn more. How to Train...
View ArticleOffering Training Works for Big Brands, How Can It Work for You?
Salary and benefits are often what come top of mind when thinking about what employees value most in a job. That’s certainly not surprising. The ability to make a living is important to us all. And, in...
View ArticleDespite Labor Shortage, Businesses Can Benefit from Hiring and Training ‘On...
With the U.S. unemployment rate at an all-time low and job openings at a 17-year high (with a reported 6.6 million openings as of June 2018), it’s hard to imagine that job growth has slowed and even...
View ArticleTemporary Staffing Agency’s Mistake Causes Trouble for Employer
Employers throughout Massachusetts use temporary staffing agencies to fill vacant, temporary, per diem, seasonal, and other positions. Those staffing agencies must comply with certain laws, including...
View ArticleBeware of Chiseling Succession Plans into Stone
Succession plans are a great way of filling executive seats during these difficult hiring times. However, there are some rules and best practices you need to consider before carving your succession...
View ArticleHoliday Hiring Woes? Reskill Workers to Solve Holiday Shortfall
Black Friday is right around the corner, and for retail employers who are struggling to find talent, the key to a successful and profitable holiday shopping season may lie in reskilling your existing...
View ArticleNew North Carolina Law Offers Protections Against Negligent Hiring
A new North Carolina law offering protections against negligent hiring and retention claims is set to take effect on December 1. The law is designed to help shield employers from certain claims filed...
View ArticleTrouble Recruiting Leaders? Try Training Existing Employees
It goes without saying that there is an issue attracting and retaining talent. We’ve heard it countless times this year, and it doesn’t look like current talent issues will be resolved any time soon....
View ArticleWhen Hiring Temporary Employees Is Beneficial
Hiring temporary employees is a growing trend and not just around the holiday season. In 2018, 51% of employers surveyed by CareerBuilder were planning to hire temporary employees, compared to 44% that...
View ArticleOffering Training Opportunities Can Attract and Retain Top Talent
Employee retention is—or at least should be—a major goal of companies in any industry. Not only is top talent hard to come by in general, but it costs money to recruit, hire, and retrain new employees....
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