The key to building a diverse workforce is committing to cultivating a culture of inclusivity for employees of all backgrounds. LGBTQ+ employees may not feel comfortable or accepted unless their employers proactively take steps to make it clear that they are welcomed and supported. Explore How to Ensure Workplace Inclusion for LGBTQ+ Employees: Assess [...]
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In the wake of the Great Resignation and the new mindsets that have evolved on the part of job seekers, today’s employers must be especially vigilant about the risk of their leading employees walking out the door. Are you doing all the right things to help drive employee satisfaction so your best players stay on [...]
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It’s not easy to find top talent in today’s marketplace. In most cases, job candidates have the upper hand and can pick and choose where they want to work. And yet, hiring the best people for your open positions remains one of your top business priorities. It may be challenging, but it’s a challenge you [...]
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Employees’ mental health can significantly influence their job satisfaction and productivity levels. Taking action to prioritize mental health in the workplace will demonstrate that you value your team’s overall well-being. Check out these five different ways your company can support employees’ mental health: 1. Integrate Mental Health Into Your Culture Mental health support should [...]
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The value of employee training to the success of your business cannot be understated. There are numerous reasons why. For starters, if you fail to offer career growth opportunities, you run the risk that your best talent will leave. Numerous studies support this, including a recent report by Employee Benefit News, which looked at more [...]
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For several decades, labor force participation has been shrinking. While one reason is that many Baby Boomers are retiring, reducing the number of participants, that isn’t the only factor in play. Instead, some surprising groups aren’t reaching participation rates that were once present in decades past. Additionally, alternatives to traditional employment paradigms are a factor. [...]
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The concept behind skills-based hiring is straightforward: hiring based on a candidate’s practical skills and performance, rather than their education and other formal qualifications. Not to disregard those qualifications, of course. But skills-based hiring can be more efficient than more traditional methods; namely, those referred to as “degree based” where candidates are automatically eliminated from [...]
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Today, companies are facing a challenging situation, particularly when it comes to the sansdemic. Essentially, there aren’t enough members of the labor force to go around, leading to ongoing hiring difficulties that will remain part of the equation for the foreseeable future. Fortunately, overcoming the issues created by the sansdemic is possible. By focusing on [...]
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Today’s employers are facing mounting challenges when it comes to cultivating a capable workforce. One key factor is the sansdemic, a situation where the labor force isn’t large enough to meet overall demand. While labor force fluctuations aren’t uncommon, the current state isn’t likely to improve. Instead, more Baby Boomer retirements, lower birth rates, and [...]
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Of all the reasons for marketing your business, and audiences to market it to, selling your strengths and unique brand to potential new hires is top priority - because without the right people on your team, there’s no hope for your product or service to succeed. So it needs to happen - and it needs [...]
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June 6, 2023
