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2022 Was Another Record Year for HR Tech: See 20+ M&A Activities that Shaped the Market

Lighthouse

Hiring is always big on VC funding and M&A activity, but the demand from employers was off the charts for any tool that could help them source better, screen faster, or hire more intelligently. Checkr, one of the biggest names in modern background check platforms, scooped up GoodHire. Compensation Management Technology.

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Talent Acquisition

Analytics in HR

Building productive teams – One of the core aims of talent acquisition is to help companies build teams with a diverse set of skills, knowledge, and backgrounds. Doing this well leads to lower turnover, higher productivity, and increased engagement. The talent acquisition strategy should align with the people strategy (or HR strategy).

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What Is Human Resources?

Analytics in HR

Recruitment and selection – Attracting and hiring applicants that are best for the job, which involves many steps: writing job descriptions, screening resumes and shortlisting candidates , conducting job interviews, creating job offers, and onboarding the selected candidate.

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A Full Guide To the Human Resources Specialist Role

Analytics in HR

High ethics: HR’s duties are to access employee information like contract terms and salaries. Therefore, acting ethically and responsibly is essential when working with employees’ personal information. One such role is the human resources specialist position. Employee relations specialists liaise between employees and managers.

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How to Learn HR for Free: A Practical Guide

UpstartHR

Specifically he was trying to learn compensation when he didn’t have a background/foundation in the topic. Coming from a background of smaller organizations with limited budgets (and understanding the personal budget of a new HR pro), I know that most of those suggestions are not possible for a significant number of people.

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14 Entry-Level HR Positions To Know (Plus How To Start in HR)

Analytics in HR

One key focus in obtaining a junior-level HR role is being able to articulate, whether on a resume or to a hiring manager , how one’s background, skills, and experience are transferable and relevant to the HR role of interest. HR requirements and qualifications vary by company, organization, geographic location, and role.

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Say Yes to HR Generalists—They Keep Companies Afloat

HR Digest

Someone with a background in HR might choose to be a Labor Relations Specialist who oversees the contracts and concerns of the labor force. Check-in : Interacts with the new hire to either convey feedback or collect data on the candidate’s experience. The responsibilities of an HR generalist constantly evolve.