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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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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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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In the second quarter of 2023, it continues to be a candidate-driven labor market, with employers facing stiff competition when it comes to finding and retaining desired candidates. Perfecting your staffing and recruiting process to meet this demand is critical. Keep your eye on the prize this spring and going forward, so you can continue [...]
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Everyone wants to feel valued and appreciated. It’s a simple, basic human need in all areas of life, including work. There’s both business case and a human case for showing gratitude and recognizing your employees for their contributions and commitment to your business. A recent American Psychological Association study showed that 93 percent of employees [...]
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The term “transferable skills” is, in essence, self-explanatory. It refers to positive abilities and strengths in job candidates which seamlessly transfer from job to job and industry to industry. As you assess applicants for a role, you need to be able to evaluate these qualities just as you do the education and level of professional [...]
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Successful companies need leaders. They also need managers. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, they’re not synonymous. If you run your own business, or are the person responsible for talent management, it’s important to understand the differences between managers and leaders, to be able to spot key leadership skills, and to know how [...]
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Hiring for cultural fit has been ingrained into recruitment mindsets for some time. And it’s undeniably important. But, unless hiring managers practice due diligence, their efforts can veer into dangerous territory. The real goal may be cultural add, versus fit. This means building onto your strong, diverse culture and avoiding the looking glass effect, where [...]
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Onboarding is crucial for setting your new hires up for success – theirs and yours. An effective onboarding process helps newcomers get to know your company culture, mission and values, in addition to processes, policies and procedures that will add to everyone’s overall productivity. Start onboarding the minute you decide to hire someone. Preboarding should [...]
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Back in the day, recruiting and data were not even mentioned in the same sentence. But now it’s a whole new world, with a wealth of software and analytics tools available to enhance your hiring process. And if you’re not putting them to good use at your company, you’ll quickly fall behind in the competitive [...]
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May 24, 2023
