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HR leader’s mental health counseling background helps her lead culture, engagement, and talent development at Fortune 500 company

HR Brew

While she’s spent more than 20 years in the HR world, Reaux’s background as a counselor continues to come in handy. “It While that counseling background has been helpful for coaching leaders and employees and for conflict mediation, Reaux says active listening, an important skill for counselors, has been most beneficial.

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A big consulting firm’s AI solution aims to aid both recruiters and candidates

HR Brew

For experienced hires, a group that spans a wide range of professional backgrounds and accounts for 53% of the companys new hires each year, Kai helps surface relevant information from KPMGs career page and job matches in its applicant tracking system. The tool doesnt just benefit candidates. Quick-to-read HR news & insights.

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How to Conduct In-person & Phone Screening Interview

HR Shelf

A successful hiring process starts with an organized interview structure, beginning with a phone screening interview, followed by an in-person interview. Phone screenings serve to evaluate a candidate’s basic qualifications and availability, while in-person interviews delve into the abilities, experience, and cultural fit of the candidates.

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5 Strategies to Overcome Construction Hiring Challenges in 2025

Hoops

Here are the five biggest hiring challenges facing growing construction firmsand practical strategies to solve them , so you can build a team that powers your success. Don’t forget compensation, benefits, schedule, location information, and EEO statement. But you can overcome these obstacles. union halls or vocational schools).

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How HR can help employees who’ve experienced trauma

HR Brew

Thats why we spoke with Rachael Kelly, founder and CEO of HiveSmart, a consulting firm that specializes in trauma-informed practices. Youre also not trying to cross certain lines[Its] I just want to check in with how you are, as a human being and as a person, because I care about that. Or, Im seeing this. Whats going on? Im not smart.

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Building a Consistent and Sustainable Compensation Strategy for Your Business

MP Wired For HR

Building a Consistent and Sustainable Compensation Strategy for Your Business September 24th, 2024 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn In today’s competitive job market, crafting a well-structured and sustainable compensation strategy is crucial for attracting, retaining, and motivating top talent.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategies: Moving Beyond Tokenism in the Workplace

EmployeeConnect

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies have become integral to creating a more balanced and dynamic workforce. In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of DEI strategies , how to avoid the pitfalls of tokenism, and actionable steps businesses can take to foster a truly inclusive work environment.

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