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INTERVIEW: Dave Ulrich on How To Win the War for Talent

HR Bartender

The term “war for talent” was first used in 2001 in a Harvard Business Press book by the same name. While each person’s experience is unique and valuable, it is useful to rely on large data sets to see trends individuals might miss. It refers to a competitive landscape in recruiting and retention.

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HR, Training and the ‘Gig’ Economy

HRExecutive

New survey data finds few organizations are investing in their employees’ training and development these days, and I’m beginning to think the “gig economy” may have something to do with it. For those companies that are providing training, only 35 percent are offering career development opportunities online.

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The Latest BLS Data Means that Talent Remains a Critical Imperative (i4cp login required)

i4cp

The latest data from the U.S This included the JOLTS (Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary) data on Tuesday , and then The Employment Situation report on Friday. The JOLTS data is current through September (preliminary), while the employment data is for October (preliminary). The headlines? in March of this year.

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I did pre-hire assessments: What’s next?

HR Management

So, with the cost of a bad hire reckoned by some in the recruitment industry to be in the region of $240,000 per employee including salary, onboarding and training, getting the interview process right is crucial. We also know that performing well at an interview might fall into the category of acting out a role.

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The Latest BLS Data Reinforces HR Leaders’ Top Priorities for 2023 (i4cp login required)

i4cp

The latest data from the U.S. This included the JOLTS (Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary) data on Wednesday , and The Employment Situation report on Friday. The JOLTS data is current through November (preliminary), while the employment data is for December (preliminary). What does the latest data say?

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Fine-tune hiring with pre-hire assessments

HR Management

Optimally, a pre-hire assessment should be on an online platform and should reveal: Talents, Communication style, Environmental preferences, Behavior under pressure, Reaction to change, Bias, Strengths and gaps, and Training and development requirements. Having an assessment tool is integral to the hiring process.

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Special Report from CareerBuilder—Changes in Workforce Composition, 2001–2014

HR Daily Advisor

Major demographic shifts in the United States since 2001 have led to a workforce that looks quite different today, according to a new report from CareerBuilder. The analysis is based on data from Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. In 2014, 49% of jobs were held by women, compared to 48% in 2001. That amounts to 4.9 Let us help.

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