“Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it every day.” (Winston Churchill) How do you celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) at your company to benefit everyone and grow your business in today’s competitive market landscape? Provide Broader Perspectives Embedding DEIB into your culture fosters a more positive, innovative [...]
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Today’s talent market continues to lean in favor of candidates. Both active and passive job seekers have the advantage: in most cases, they can pick and choose their next employer from numerous options. This is not news, but this labor scenario continues to drive hiring and retention strategies. Navigating it becomes a lot easier, less [...]
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Recruitment, like any other critical business indicator, needs to be strategically planned and executed - and accurately monitored for success. To make effective, data-driven hiring decisions, you need to know which metrics to track in order to deliver desired results including productivity, profitability, diversity, and an ongoing positive ROI. So, which staffing metrics matter the [...]
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Your organization needs to stand out if you want to build an industry-leading team and remain an employer of choice. You already know that your company reputation matters – and now more than ever, it can be a deal breaker when it comes to staffing. Consumer Brand vs. Employer Brand Your consumer brand is your [...]
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Onboarding – the process by which new hires hone the knowledge, skills, and behaviors they need to succeed in their roles – really matters. How well you plan and execute your onboarding process can impact employee performance, well-being, retention, learning, and, last but not least, your company’s bottom line. The proof is in the numbers: [...]
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The job marketplace has evolved drastically in recent years, with the ball in candidates’ court more often than not. And even when candidates are plentiful, making the right hiring decision is a challenge. What’s an employer to do? Here are some suggestions: Know your hiring needs. Anticipate as many of your upcoming hiring needs as [...]
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As you embrace a truly inclusive culture, you need to take every stop possible to erase bias in hiring and throughout your company. Bias inevitably occurs in virtually every industry - and initiatives must be ongoing to minimize or eliminate it as it can have devastating effects on diversity, recruiting and promotion and retention strategies. [...]
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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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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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Candidate screening before scheduling interviews helps ensure that you short list the right people as you move closer to a final hiring decision. It can also reduce turnover, minimize the need for costly rehires, and contribute to improved employee engagement by ensuring that a new hire will be successful and fit well within your company [...]
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August 14, 2024
