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2024 was a hard year for HR

HR Brew

The last three years, I was busier than ever in [2021 to 2023], helping companies hire for their HR department and expanding teams, and it was a really beautiful time for HR people to, frankly, feel good about what they do and what they can contribute,” she said. Maybe people were just surprised that it happened so soon after Covid.”

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17 Best Talent Acquisition Certification & Courses To Hone Your HR Skills

AIHR

These programs not only help you build expertise but also serve as a clear sign of your qualifications, preparing you to tackle modern hiring challenges. It educates you not only on hiring but also on workforce planning, employer branding, and candidate experience. Technology is transforming talent acquisition.

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How one construction company manages parental leave without relying on temps

HR Brew

Her team decided hiring temps just was never going to be a solution. While many companies would like to hire a temporary worker to backfill a position, they often dont have the budget to do so, said Allison Whalen, CEO and co-founder of Parentaly, a program that helps managers and workers navigate parental leave. Beyond backfilling.

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Recruit Those That Can Start Work Immediately – With “Start Next Week Hiring”

Dr. John Sullivan

I’ve been called the father of speed hiring, perhaps because my first article on it appeared nearly 25 years ago. And today, I’m outlining a version of speed hiring that I call “Start Next Week Hiring” (or SNWH). ” Hiring manager to recruiter “I need them to start work yesterday.”

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Design Thinking for Virtual Onboarding

Speaker: Tim Schuurman, Alwin Put, and Miranda Oliver

Trust us, your new hires don’t want to sit through 8+ hours of Zoom meetings on their first day. With design thinking, of course! How to take a human-centered approach to empathize with your “users” and understand their needs––whether that’s your IT team, the hiring managers, or your new employee. But how do you do that?

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12 Best Online HR Courses To Take in 2025

AIHR

Whether youre looking to enter the HR field and build your knowledge or are a seasoned HR professional wanting to get certified and grow in your career, online HR courses are a great place to start. In this article, well explore the best online Human Resources courses and HR classes to help you enroll in the right one for you.

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Full Cycle Recruiting: A Guide To Hiring Top Talent

AIHR

With so many moving parts and processes involved in full cycle recruiting, how can HR professionals make sure they consistently hire the most qualified people for the right positions and make those employees want to stay? It also allows the recruiter to maintain control over the whole hiring process to meet specific client needs.