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Understanding Contract-To-Hire and How It Works

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One of those alternative options is called contract-to-hire. This hiring arrangement brings an employee on board as a contractor for a predetermined period. What Is Contract-To-Hire and How Does It Work? What Is Contract-To-Hire and How Does It Work? Do their values and culture align with my own?

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Retool Your Healthcare Workforce Practices: Schedules, Time Tracking, Leave, Hiring, Onboarding

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An automated system takes the pain out of creating staggered shifts and other social distancing impacts to scheduling. Tie your schedules to your timekeeping system. The range of skills and compensation levels are immense in healthcare. Complicated systems are rarely used properly. Hiring and Onboarding Practices.

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Hiring Gig Workers as a Recruiting Strategy

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Some examples include freelance writers, rideshare drivers or consultants hired on a per-project basis. Instead, they’re hired for specific tasks and paid accordingly, often at rates they set themselves. An independent contractor falls somewhere in between, hired for set projects and possibly receiving some benefits.

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5 Reasons to Invest in Talent Acquisition

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Whether your company is the size of Apple or a local trucking company, hiring qualified employees demands a certain amount of attention and organization. While input from various departments is valuable, a scattershot approach to hiring can lead to missed opportunities, tardy communication, and soured relationships with potential hires.

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How To Improve Employee Retention: 5 Strategies for Success

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According to the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), the average cost per hire is nearly $4,700. S ome estimates claim that the total cost of hiring a new employee can be three to four times the salary for the position being recruited. When retention is low, it can cost your organization a lot of money.

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9 Helpful Steps to Speed Up the Hiring Process

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The ever-changing job market demands that businesses of all sizes adapt to find the best candidates in the hiring pool. Speed of hiring can make or break a job seeker’s experience with your company. A thoughtful analysis of your company’s hiring practices can reveal some places where you might be unknowingly hitting the brakes.

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How to Hire Employees: Define Your Hiring Selection Criteria

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This is the second post in our series: How to Hire Employees: The Ultimate Guide. This is one of the hiring process steps that is often overlooked. How do you determine your hiring selection criteria? Bottom line, build a recruitment process that works for your company, budget and hiring team.