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3 Ways to Improve the Candidate Experience

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: This article is an excerpt from my new book, “ The Recruiter’s Handbook: A Complete Guide for Sourcing, Selecting, and Engaging the Best Talent “ (SHRM, 2018) SHRM members can order a discounted copy at the SHRMStore. Enjoy!). Organizations with a candidate experience strategy in place realize the work isn’t over. You’ll want to regularly audit your process to ensure it’s working the way you intended.

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The 10 Most Popular Articles Among Recruiters This Week

Linkedin Talent Blog

In case you need a stimulating read, here’s a great list for you. We took a look at the articles staffing and corporate recruiters shared, liked, and commented on the most on LinkedIn during the last 7 days and posted them below. Here are the top posts for this week: 1. March 2018 Jobs Report: Unemployment at 17-Year Low for Sixth Straight Month -- by Robert Half. 2.

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Law Firm Hogan Lovells Eliminates Performance Reviews

Reflektive

As professional services companies look to retain and engage their workforces, more and more are eliminating the annual review. We’ve seen Accenture and Deloitte jump on this trend and now law firms are increasingly looking to modernize performance management. Hogan Lovells, a 2,600-lawyer firm, announced it is eliminating the annual review. The company spent 18 months testing performance management methods across the global workforce before landing on real-time feedback as the new strateg

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5 Free Resources for Helping Your Team Learn Computer Science Skills

Hppy

Chances are, unless you work for a very traditional small business, you organization could not function without the help of computers. While we all like to think we know our way around a computer and could troubleshoot the little problems that come up, many leaders and employees end up having to call up IT more often than they’d like, taking up precious time and resources.

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Unlocking Employee Potential with the Power of Continuous Feedback

Speaker: Erin Daruszka and Nakisha Dixon

Recent studies show that only 21% of employees feel their performance and growth are within their control. What if the answer to employee development and high performance lies elsewhere? Enter continuous feedback. Imagine a work environment where feedback isn't a dreaded annual event, but a constant source of growth. Join us to discover how ongoing, actionable feedback empowers your team to take ownership of their performance, boosting engagement and development.

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5 Employee Engagement Stats You Might Not Be Measuring

TalentCulture

Employers know they need to be measuring and managing employee engagement. Engaged employees are more likely to stay with the […]. The post 5 Employee Engagement Stats You Might Not Be Measuring appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Managing a Work – Life Balance

Rezoomo

Dream job. Check! Wonderful family. Check! Stressed out because we can’t seem to find the right mix of balancing the two into that glittering Hollywood-style movie, perfect life? . Let’s face it, we all know that one person who appears to get that sought-after goal of balancing work and life so well. They do well at their job, and really enjoy it.

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What Indeed Buying Workopolis Means for Recruiting Data

Workology

Recruiting Holdings Ltd, Indeed’s parent company, announced last week its acquisition of Workopolis.com, a leading Canadian job board founded in 2000 and was even named the Official Supplier of Online Recruitment for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. The press release, dated April 4th, was followed by a notice to Workopolis users that they […] Source.

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Improving Underperforming Employees: How Your Values Can Help

BambooHR

Oh, how we fear the curse of the underperforming employee. On our teams, underperformers wreck the work balance and leave others to pick up the slack. Personally, we fear that we might become underperforming employees as our organizations leave us behind. And managers? Finding ways to improve work performance is part of our managers’ job […].

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No more philosophy majors?

Steve Boese

For a 'I can't believe it's mid-April and my flight is probably going to get canceled because it is STILL snowing Friday', an interesting piece of news from a couple of weeks ago on how one university is seeking to re-align many of its programs of study with its assessment of labor market changes and trends. The TL;DR version? No one wants to hire History, English, or Philosophy majors.

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.

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Ultimate Software Connections 2018 Recap

WEX Inc.

What do Kenny Chesney, Katy Perry, UltiPro, and benefitexpress have in common? Yes, they're all legends in their respective fields, but there's more — all four intersected at this year's Ultimate Software Connections conference. Keep reading for our recap of this spectacular event!

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Don’t Let ‘Meaning’ Be Missing From Your Engagement Strategy

TLNT: The Business of HR

Meaning is one of the five keys in building employee engagement and it may be the most powerful of the keys. The power in meaning comes because it is self-determined. Meaning is found when your work has purpose beyond the work itself.

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Great Ideas for Service Award Banquet Themes

C. A. Short Company

Your company gets it. You know your employees are the lifeblood of your organization; you understand how important it is to reward them for their hard work; and you realize just how critical it is to recognize your team for their years of service. But when it comes to throwing a great service award banquet that makes a lasting impact, you could use a little help.

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Are Men or Women Better Leaders? Several Studies Reveal the Facts

Select International

In my last blog, 7 Reasons to Hire Women Leaders , I discussed some of the direct and indirect benefits that organizations can experience by having more women leaders. The diversity that women bring to the table in terms of perspective and experience can shape organizational decisions and culture in a positive way. In this blog, I’d like to tackle the idea of individual leadership effectiveness.

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The Essential Performance Review Checklist

Performance reviews are a proactive way to engage with your employees, provide clear communication about expectations, and acknowledge them for their hard work. But getting the right framework and creating consistency across your organization can be tricky. We put together this checklist to help you evaluate your current performance review process and equip managers with the right tools to perform individual assessments.

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How should I approach an employee who takes way too many breaks?

Collage

This week, Collage’s very own Sophia Jaffer, CHRP, takes on Good Question. As our company’s very first hire (!!), she has played an invaluable role in shaping our product and our culture. Equal parts HR and client service, Sophia brings a balanced perspective no matter how challenging the situation. Here, she applies her signature level-headed approach to help one of our readers confront an absentee employee.

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4 tips for showcasing growth potential for your EB

Papirfly

When potential new recruits check out your credentials as a possible career destination, two questions are likely to be on their mind. First off, “What’s it like to work there?”. Alongside this, “What kind of growth opportunities are on offer?”. Here’s how to focus on the second one: growth - and how to showcase it in the most effective ways possible.

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What do you say to an employee who didn’t get promoted?

The Tim Sackett Project

Hey, gang! I did some TalentTalk videos over at Saba’s Blog ! The one that was released this week is about What should you say to that great employee you have that interviewed for a promotion, but you decided to give it to someone else!? That’s a toughy, right!? Take a listen: You can check out all of my other posts on Saba’s blog as well by clicking on this link!

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Why you need to create a positive, profitable employee experience

HR Zone

Employees. A positive, profitable employee experience.

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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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Can You Trust “Green Mattress” Certification Claims?

Take It Personel-ly

As society becomes more aware of the environmental impact of various products, more and more people are looking for products that are certified for human and environmental safety. But what about mattresses? The proximity of your mattress to your body makes it an important product when it comes to human safety. But the complex nature […].

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Your Employee Is Pregnant—Here Are 5 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

Evil HR Lady

To celebrate the Pregnancy Discrimination Act turning 40, Senator Tammy Duckworth just had a baby. Well, sort of. Since she’s the first senator to ever give birth while in office, it seems like a fitting celebration for a law that’s been on the books since before most pregnant women were born. Because the law is so old, you would think most businesses would understand it inside and out.

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open thread – April 13-14, 2018

Ask a Manager

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything work-related that you want to talk about. If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to talk to other readers. * If you submitted a question to me recently, please don’t repost it here, as it may be in the to-be-answered queue.

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Maine Imposes New Harassment Training Requirements, Increases Violation Penalties

HR Daily Advisor

With the #MeToo movement seemingly everywhere in the news, it’s important for all employers to review their sexual harassment training practices. Maine recently amended its sexual harassment training law to impose additional requirements on employers in the state. Source: Kameleon007 / iStock / Getty. Training Checklist. The law now requires that employers use a checklist prepared by the Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) to develop their sexual harassment training programs.

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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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Why Wellbeing at Work?

Rezoomo

With over 80% of employees suffering with increased stress levels (Mercer 2015), leading to a knock-on effect on performance, output and increased costs to companies, it is easy to see why so many are looking to improve wellbeing and engaging with the 4 th national workplace wellbeing day on Friday , April 13. Tellingly, companies on the Fortune ‘100 Best Companies to Work For ’ list have outperformed the S&P 500 stock index by almost two to one over the last 20 years.

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Death by overwork: quantity at the expense of quality

HR Zone

Culture. Death by overwork: quantity instead of quality.

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'Leading the Way' Podcast: Sally Hurley, CEO, VIPdesk Connect

i4cp

A true disruptor of the call center industry, Sally Hurley, CEO of VIPdesk Connect, joins Leading the Way to share how her organization focuses on the human connection to empower their virtual teams. With 70% of the company being women and moms, one of the many benefits of this innovative virtual business model is the gain in flexibility to work from home and maintain a better work/life balance so the client gets a higher quality experience.

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Wait Stations

Dave's Weekly Thought

"I am taking tiny steps forward" The Great John Darnielle revealed the power of transition in recent conversation. I've often noted that life's most memorable occasions lie in the moments in-between ; sparse flashes of reward cradled in the ugly arms of a Giant called life. "when you punish a person for dreaming their dream don't expect them to thank or forgive you" All Hail West Texas is a record by The Mountain Goats that narrates from the limbo of lonely highways; people, like tumble weeds, w

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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The Final Two: South Dakota, Alabama Pass Breach Notification Laws

HR Daily Advisor

Every state in the Union now has some type of law in place requiring companies to notify affected individuals of a data breach involving their information. South Dakota and Alabama, the final holdouts, enacted such measures in March. Alabama Data Breach Notification Act. Under the Alabama Data Breach Notification Act (SB 318), signed March 28 by Gov.

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8 Ways to Make the Candidate Experience Less Painful for Everyone

Bullhorn Blog

Everyone can relate to a bad candidate experience when searching for a job—confusing forms, long applications to fill out, no feedback and lack of communication slowing you down. With Millennials now comprising the largest share of the workforce, this will … Read More. The post 8 Ways to Make the Candidate Experience Less Painful for Everyone appeared first on EmployStream.

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Celebrate the small stuff

Jostle

Most of us have heard the saying “Don’t sweat the small stuff”. That’s true—what we really should do with the small stuff is celebrate it. That’s the message from Ironman athlete, Sara Strope, in a recent blog article that extracts lessons from triathlon training and applies them to work.