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Time to Hire: Why Hiring Speed Matters, and How to Boost Yours

Zenefits

Hiring takes time, but taking too long can be detrimental to your business and brand. As the demand for highly qualified candidates increases, expediting time to hire becomes even more crucial for companies that wish to stay competitive. Time to hire refers to the amount of time between when a candidate applies for the job to when they accept the job offer.

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Everything You Need To Know About Workplace Competencies!

Engagedly

The success of an organization depends on how capable and skilled their workforce is. The capability of your workforce can be measured if you have specified workplace competencies for different functions in your organization. Job competencies have been popular for a long time now and are really useful when it comes to improving organizational productivity. .

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Retirees Are Re-entering the Workforce: What It Means for Employers

Zenefits

The COVID-19 pandemic spurred a mass exodus of employees quitting their jobs, also known as the “Great Resignation.” Research shows that the top reasons people left their jobs in 2021 are low pay and no advancement opportunities. Retirement-aged employees, as well, found themselves heading for the door. The Employee Benefits News website says , “Retirement-aged employees were the first to go when COVID began.

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Virtual Interviews Bait-and-Switch

SHRM Resources

What do you do when the person who interviewed for the job isn’t the person who shows up to work? Employers who've conducted virtual interviews are reporting that candidates are duping them and having more-qualified people sit in on the interviews. But their lack of skills soon surfaces on the job.

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The Engagement Engine: Strategies for Building a High-Performance Culture

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

Many companies strive for a positive culture with happy employees. But what if you could achieve more? High-performing cultures are the McLarens of the business world, leaving Camrys in the dust. They unlock exceptional results by fostering innovation, engagement, and continuous growth. In this webinar, we'll demystify the concept and provide practical steps to kickstart the journey toward a high-performing culture in your organization.

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making a friend at work, people ask why I’m still wearing a mask, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, making a friend at work, people ask why I’m still wearing a mask, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. I want to turn a professional contact into a friend. Part of my job includes going to different branches of the company I work for and present trainings relating to the roll out of a new program.

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You asked, they answered: Cadence Kidwell on starting and running a retail shop 

Homebase

Meet the owner: Cadence Kidwell, Fuzzy Goat. Fuzzy Goat is a knitting boutique in Thomasville, Georgia, that sells artisan yarns from women makers around the world. Owner Cadence left a career in academia to build the business — and in doing so, she’s built up an entire community. Who better to answer your questions about starting and running a small business than successful business owners who’ve done it themselves?

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California Draft Regulations Would Curb Employer Use of Artificial Intelligence

SHRM Resources

California's Fair Employment and Housing Council is considering draft regulations to address potential job biases and barriers associated with artificial intelligence and other emerging tools used in hiring and other employment decisions.

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A Wholistic Approach To Burnout Is Needed

Thrive Global

In recent years, burnout has become a hot topic in the workplace. With long hours and growing demands, more and more employees struggle to keep up. The traditional solution has been simply working harder and pushing through, but this is no longer sustainable. While many factors contribute to burnout, the solution ultimately requires both businesses and employees to take responsibility for their respective contributions.

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Leveraging Corporate Alumni Program: The Value of Building Relationships with Former Employees

TalentLyft

Though incredibly beneficial for the company's recruitment practices and even the sales and closing capability, Alumni Programs are still the most underrated way of creating and maintaining relationships with your talent network. Even when researching the program through Google, there are only headlines regarding "corporate alumni programs" with no word about other companies leveraging their alumni.

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Hiring for Culture Fit: Align Your Values, Roles and Candidates

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Is the term “culture” just a buzzword tossed around at your organization, or have you delved into the core values and behaviors that truly define a good fit for your company? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, will share a proven framework to identify the essential traits that contribute to a seamless fit within your unique culture, not just in your current successful employees but also in prospective candidates.

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How to Get Diversity and Inclusion Right in 2022

Zenefits

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are often linked with business success. Unfortunately, many companies struggle to get both correct because there are no easy answers for diversity and inclusion. The pros of having a diverse and inclusive workplace include a working environment filled with diverse backgrounds, skills, and knowledge, which can significantly affect business goals and expansion.

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Best Esalen Workshop Exercises

Thrive Global

From my 38 years of intellectual and psychological seeking, I have compiled a list of tools that I teach during my Esalen workshops. The following twenty exercises that help keep people at the higher ranges of their happiness spectrums are the ones that my students like best : 1. The three-part breath to take you out of fight or flight response mode.

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11 Japanese Idioms And Proverbs That Illuminate Truths?

HR C-Suite

Every culture has its own unique idioms and proverbs and many can be taken to heart about that culture’s customs, beliefs, and ways of being. An idiom is a turn of a phrase that utilizes a figure of speech to make an exact point (e.g. “They really rubbed me the wrong way”), while a proverb is a […].

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What is Job Insecurity?

HR Digest

In the modern world, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find consistent employment with one employer. Gone are the days when employees had the luxury of working with one employer for decades. It is common for people to hop from one company to another within a few years. . While it might seem that employees have an increased say in who they work for, the f ear of losing or not getting a job still haunts working people.

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Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Empowering Managers for Excellence

Speaker: Adri Glover - Head of People, and Mollie Hinz - Sr. People Partner

In the fast-paced world of work, burnout has emerged as a critical issue. Alarming statistics reveal two in five U.S. workers experience feeling burned out. However, the situation is even more dire among managers, with nearly half reporting burnout, often hidden behind their responsibilities and the desire to uplift their teams. Recognizing the severity of this problem is crucial.

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Is it Ever Too Late to Pursue a Law Degree?

New to HR

Do you ever wonder if it’s too late to pursue your dream career? Everyone wonders about this, and there’s a good chance you’ll wonder about. The post Is it Ever Too Late to Pursue a Law Degree? appeared first on New To HR.

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Product Release | 04.25.22

Paychex WORX Blog

Springtime has come once again and that means Flock has a release update for you! The Flock team is very excited to bring forward exciting enhancements and the newest product features all designed to make your benadmin life stress-free and give you peace of mind. Our goals this time around were to provide some enhancements and new functionality so that our users and their employees have an enhanced benefits administration experience with a more transparent and simple-to-use product.

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Let’s Explore !!

Everyday People

A highlight of our trip to Houston was the NASA Johnson Space Center. It was a pleasant surprise because we didn’t expect it to be so rich and full. We thought we’d spend a few hours milling around and then we’d head to another site. However, we ended up spending our entire day there and we didn’t get to fully experience all the Space Center has to offer.

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6 Strategies for Accommodating Remote Workers With Disabilities

Zenefits

“Disability” is a broad term. It encompasses physical conditions, as well as mental and emotional differences. The list of disabilities and possible accommodations is extensive — making it even more prudent to know how and where certain characteristics are present and what you can do to help remote employees with disabilities. In fact, not knowing can put you in some serious legal trouble.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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How To Create A Culture Of Gratitude At Work

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Research shows that when employees feel appreciated, they are motivated to do their best. Let's look at ways you can create a culture of gratitude at work.

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Key Ways a Sustainability Policy Can Enhance Your Workplace Culture

6Q

Sustainability is the buzzword of the moment, but with good reason. The environmental crisis we find ourselves in is only getting worse, and unless the world collectively makes changes, the impact on the planet will be devastating. Businesses are already starting to pave the way for better practises and implementing sustainability policies to encourage staff at all levels to do their bit for the environment.

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The Immigrant Entrepreneur Who Brought Condoms To America

Forbes Leadership Strategy

The story of Julius Schmid, who battled the U.S. government to sell condoms, shows the resilience of immigrant entrepreneurs.

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Key Ways a Sustainability Policy Can Enhance Your Workplace Culture

6Q

Sustainability is the buzzword of the moment, but with good reason. The environmental crisis we find ourselves in is only getting worse, and unless the world collectively makes changes, the impact on the planet will be devastating. . Businesses are already starting to pave the way for better practises and implementing sustainability policies to encourage staff at all levels to do their bit for the environment.

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The Employer’s Guide to Early Cancer Detection

A comprehensive early detection strategy for cancer is no longer a nice-to-have for employers; it’s a must. The reality is 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives, and the physical, emotional, and financial impact on both employees and employers is great. To help improve your employees’ health outcomes and reduce cancer-related costs, download The Employer’s Guide to Early Detection.

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Fifty-Eight Percent Of Customers Will Pay More For Better Customer Service

Forbes Leadership Strategy

You may have heard customer service and marketing experts say people will pay more for good service.

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How to Make an Offer Your Top Candidate Won’t Turn Down

Linkedin Talent Blog

Job applicants know they have options. With many candidates currently in high demand, talent has the freedom to turn down opportunities that once would have been considered dream assignments. Veteran talent acquisition leader John Vlastelica calls this one of the most competitive environments many recruiters have ever experienced, noting that he’s seen job acceptance rates at some organizations plunge from 90% a few years ago to 40% today.

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What Can We Learn From Zelenskyy’s Global Campaign For Justice?

Forbes Leadership Strategy

The case for a new people-orientated model of multilateralism and global governance.

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Why does niche recruitment seem so attractive?

Etz

The logic for positioning an agency as a niche recruiter. One of the central questions for every recruitment agency entrepreneur centres around the direction of the business. One of the main considerations is whether to position the company as a generalist employment agency catering to as many potential clients across the breadth of industry and commerce, or whether to focus on specialised areas or niches.

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Trending Payroll Statistics

Staying up-to-date on the latest decisions and payroll statistics ensures businesses can remain compliant and efficient. B2B Reviews research compiled the latest data to help businesses stay on top of payroll in 2024 and prepare for the future.

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What Does Musk’s Offer For Twitter Say About Competition On Free Speech?

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Musk wants to implement his philosophy on free speech into Twitter, but what competitive ramifications does it have for the online community more broadly? This article discusses how free speech is now also a business issue.

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10 Tips for HR Execs to Improve Internal Communication Efforts

Zenefits

Your HR department has a pivotal job: to protect your company and the people in it. There are a number of qualities an effective HR team must have, and being communicative is one of them. Without clear, consistent, compassionate communication, things fall apart (or never come together, if your organization is new). The big question many HR professionals ask is: How can we communicate more effectively?

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People Analytics Public Speaking, Training, Media, Recognition

Littal Shemer

(Reading Time: 4 minutes) Thanks for meeting me outside of this People Analytics blog! Here is a comprehensive list of my public activities in People Analytics and HR-Tech: professional training programs, public speaking engagements, media coverage and recognition, 2017-2022 When I started this blog, I chose one of my photographs, which presents cranes, for the main page slider.