article thumbnail

HR’s next big challenge: Ageism in the workplace

HRExecutive

workforce diversifies in age, HR leaders are challenged to create policies and practices that appeal to five highly distinct generations. The organization found, for instance, that 42% of hiring managers surveyed said they consider age when reviewing resumes, and one-third acknowledge a bias against senior candidates. As the U.S.

article thumbnail

Outsourcing HR Functions: Is it Worthwhile?

Hppy

HR departments are typically tasked with all aspects of employee management, right from recruitment, screening, hiring, paying, handling employee complaints, and much more. They include: 1. Cost-saving. This makes outsourcing a better, cost-saving option. However, you should be wary of some hidden costs of outsourcing.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Exclusive: 25% of disabled workers have experienced discrimination during the job interview process, new survey finds

HR Brew

Disabled workers often face barriers before they can even apply for a job, which continues once they’re in the workforce, and one in three disabled workers experience discrimination in the workplace, according to an Indeed survey of 2,078 workers, shared exclusively with HR Brew. Of those surveyed, 19% identified as having a disability.

article thumbnail

IT Insurance: What You Need to Know

Embroker

IT companies are all about innovation and embracing the challenges the technology industry brings. No problem. Imagine a cosmetics retailer hired your company to design and maintain their website. When legal costs also pile up, you can expect to pay a substantial amount to defend your business. Not funded? find a policy.

article thumbnail

Talent Acquisition

Analytics in HR

The core of talent acquisition is to attract employees to an organization and hire the ones that fit with the organization and role. Once hired, if there is no fit between the person and the job or organization, the person will eventually quit. This is all about person-job fit and person-organization fit. The third force is attrition.

article thumbnail

Attention on Deck: Register Now for HR Boot Camp

HRWatchdog

An HR professional’s job is essential, challenging and stressful — but also can be rewarding. And they need to be prepared to get a handle on anything — from mundane absence requests to very serious issues of discrimination or harassment. Discrimination and harassment. These virtual seminars cost $349 ($279.20

article thumbnail

Making the Case For—and Against—Hiring Overqualified Candidates

Cornerstone On Demand

But here's the problem with calling someone "overqualified." When to Hire They're Ready to Slow Down: I love my job—it's exciting and interesting and every day is different, but it doesn't end at 5:00 pm. Maybe you should consider hiring for an expanded role as well.

Hiring 427