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How one company created a four-day workweek program that works for its employees

HR Brew

In May 2023, the corporate wellness company launched a six-month, four-day workweek pilot program, during which its roughly 3,000 employees were able to choose how they spent their Fridays. Since the Phoenix, Arizona-based company’s culture hinges on wellness, Hill said it felt natural to test out a shortened workweek. “We

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World of HR: Roughly one-third of employers in India are struggling to recruit and retain talent

HR Brew

The majority (81%) of workers who are happy with their salary look for workplace flexibility when considering a new role, and 48% said they look for better company culture. Workers in the US value flexibility and well-being so much that many would take a pay cut for a four-day workweek, HR Brew previously reported. Satellite view.

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5 Ways a Staffing Agency Can Transform Your Hiring Process

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For many companies, partnering with a staffing agency has become a game-changer in addressing these recruitment challenges. Specialized Talent for Niche Roles : If your company requires a candidate with specialized skills, a staffing agency can be particularly beneficial.

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Getting frank with Portillo’s HR pro

HR Brew

She also worked in operations and development at companies including Sephora and Circuit City before taking the HR reins at Chicago-based hot dog chain Portillo’s as CPO in 2019. And it includes mental health and well-being programs and other perks that matter to our team members at Portillo’s. Cheese when she was 16 years old.

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Discover 4 Use Cases for Applying AI to Your Recruiting Processes

Recruitment AI technology uncovers the most qualified candidates. This technology automates recruiting routines and facilitates natural conversations, resulting in higher productivity and a better candidate experience. Download the eBook to learn more!

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Artificial Intelligence and the Candidate Experience – hr bartender

HR Bartender

I hope you’ll check it out when you have a moment. Well, in an article from the American Staffing Association (ASA), they cited a survey that said 49% of job seekers believe that AI tools are more biased than humans. But we need to make sure the technology works well. I believe their comments are still spot on today.

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Starting up: Crosschq helps TA teams check references and make decisions based on ‘quality of hire’

HR Brew

Want to tell us about your company? Not getting hiring right is not just bad for companies. So, in 2018 Fitzsimmons got to thinking about designing a tool to help companies make better hiring decisions. Companies weren’t connecting hiring with outcomes,” he said. How does Crosschq “disrupt” the reference check process?

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Your Guide To Employee Reward Programs

Employees are any company’s most important asset, which means rewarding those employees who exceed expectations, meet wellness goals, and achieve company milestones is key to driving a company forward.

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Building AI to Unlearn Bias in Recruiting

Research shows that the hiring process is biased and unfair. While we have made progress to solve this, it’s potentially at risk due to advancements in AI technology. This eBook covers these issues & shows you how AI can ensure workplace diversity.

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5 Culture Trends for 2019

As we approach 2019, major shifts in the work environment will continue to affect the ways companies do business. Companies that are looking to attract, engage, and retain top talent should leverage these trends to create workplaces where employees thrive.

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Don't Let Them Leave Mad - Offboarding with Empathy

Speaker: Caroline Vernon, Director of Sales, CareerArc

Informing employees they are losing their job is a difficult and stressful task. Smart companies realize that they have to take some responsibility for the situation. Smart companies realize that they have to take some responsibility for the situation. Termination. Separation. Redundancy. Reorganization. Parting with dignity.