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should you mention an employee’s smell during a reference check, and more

Ask a Manager

Should you mention an employee’s smell during a reference check? Is it different since the hiring manager is someone I know personally and they expected more candid information? How do employers feel about unpaid vacation? I graduated in 2010 and had an internship for six months. It’s five answers to five questions.

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The Affordable Care Act, and Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore It [UPDATE]

ACA Times

As a nation we spent roughly $1,000 per person on health care in 1980; close to $3,000 in 1990; almost $5,000 in 2000, and about $8,500 in 2010. In 1980, health care was just over 8% of the economy; by 2010, it was nearly 18%. Searching for a solution, in 2010 Congress passed the ACA. So what’s new?

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Diagnosing and Preventing Nurse Burnout Using People Analytics

Visier

According to a 2010 study of California’s policy by Linda Aiken, et al., Determine the metrics that will to shed insight into overwork and use them to inform a fatigue policy. lower overtime hours and costs which also benefits employers). It’s a prevalent problem industry-wide. Identifying these issues (e.g.

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Talent As A Critical Resource

ExactHire

The problem that many employers are beginning to face is in finding and retaining that talent. labor force ( Pew Research Center). The following blog post is adapted from a speech given by Harlan Schafir at the Collective Alternative Executive Speaker Series on September 17, 2015. Think about it.

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HR KPIs: Guide, 20 Examples & Free Template

Analytics in HR

Data-driven decision-making: By analyzing KPI progress, for instance, by using an HR dashboard , HR teams can make informed, data-based decisions and choices about policies, resource allocation, and workforce strategies. This alternative, defined by Hursman 2010 , is the well-known SMART acronym. They help anticipate outcomes.

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Colts Vs. Patriots–Background Check

ExactHire

A Little Background Check It’s no accident that the Colts and Patriots are playing for the right to represent the AFC in Super Bowl 49. And when faced with critical personnel matters, they gather the best information, perform thorough analysis, and remain true to their vision in making the right hiring decisions. Yeah, it’s that bad.

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Driving Innovative Business Models through Workforce Planning

hrQ

It is the foundation of the partnership between the business and HR and provides the organization with critical information about how to meet its staffing needs and how to allocate its HR resources to meet business goals. Workforce planning is one of the most critical competencies for an HR organization. Customer Segments. Value Propositions.