March, 2024

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Looking beyond the résumé: How talent pros can lean into skills-based hiring

HR Brew

Can you imagine a world without résumés? We may soon be in one. Seven in 10 (71%) hiring managers expect text-based résumés to become obsolete in the next five years, according to a recent report from Canva. And it’s no wonder why, according to Laura Mazzullo, owner of recruiting firm East Side Staffing. “We have realized, in the hiring community, how often candidates were eliminated for reasons that had nothing to do with core competencies.

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Key Human Resources (HR) Pillars: Your 101 Guide

Analytics in HR

Human Resources continues to evolve with new and changing laws, trends, and business needs. Yet, many of the various HR pillars have remained constant. Simply put, HR pillars are the main focus areas that form the building blocks of a company’s HR and people strategy. Let’s get back to basics and explain the fundamentals of HR, the main HR functions and foundations, and get an overview of the key pillars of HR to help you build an effective people strategy.

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The Employee Retention Maze: Unraveling the Challenges for HR Managers

EmployeeConnect

One persistent challenge stands out as a formidable hurdle for HR managers: employee retention. The revolving door of talent has become a common sight in many organisations, prompting HR professionals to delve deep into the intricacies of this issue. This blog explores the problem of high turnover rates and the multifaceted challenge of retaining valuable employees.

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The 5 Essential Skills of Top HR Professionals

hrQ

From new technology to complex reporting to ever-changing regulations – keeping pace with today’s HR functions can be overwhelming. However, a few key skills are perennially sought after, and the most effective HR practitioners use them daily. Since HR is the primary connection between a business and its employees, having HR professionals with these crucial skills goes a long way to ensuring smooth operations, happy teams, and overall business success.

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Fertility Benefits Playbook: How HR Leaders Are Delivering Value in 2025

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Fertility benefits have become a crucial component of employee well-being and retention strategies. In today’s competitive landscape, creating a fertility benefits program that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals can be more complex than it seems. From cycle-based to flat-dollar and telehealth models, each solution offers unique advantages and challenges that directly affect employee satisfaction and financial well-being.

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Why Is HR Becoming More People-Centric?

Hppy

Human Resources started out as personnel departments that focused on transactional HR activities and operated in the interest of the employer, rather than the employee. All they had to do was recruit workers, provide training, watch performance, enforce rules, and compensate accordingly. During the 20th century, human resources began to evolve and gradually adopt the people-centered approach.

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Recognition is key to employee retention

HR Brew

Sometimes, saying “Way to go!” can go a long way. Employees want to be acknowledged for their hard work, but their leaders aren’t providing them with the recognition they crave, research suggests. Some 28% of US workers say they “rarely or never” receive praise for their work from managers, and 33% say they are “only sometimes” recognized, according to recent data from TalentLMS , a learning management system.

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9 Best Staffing Conferences To Help You Innovate In 2024

HR Tech Girl

Trying to keep up with the latest developments in recruitment and staffing? Check out this schedule of premier staffing conferences for 2024 to map out your preferred learning opportunities. The post 9 Best Staffing Conferences To Help You Innovate In 2024 appeared first on People Managing People.

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Transparency Is an Important Part of the Employee Experience

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I saw this headline recently on CNBC – “ Over half of employees have no idea how their companies are using AI ”. We know AI (artificial intelligence) is a regular headline in today’s news. This article shared the results of a survey that said: Companies estimate that 70% of their workforce will use AI by 2028. 75% of employees would be more excited about AI if the company was more transparent about how the technology is being used. 54% of employees have no idea

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Empowering Futures: EDSI's Pre-ETS Program Transforms Lives in North Carolina

EDSI

Discover the transformative impact of EDSI's Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) program in North Carolina. Since 2018, EDSI has partnered with Vocational Rehabilitation to equip students with disabilities with essential skills for a successful transition from high school to the workforce. With a focus on holistic support and community engagement, the program has achieved remarkable success!

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Challenges and Solutions in High-Volume, High-Stakes Hiring

Facing a hiring surge that feels like conducting a complex orchestra? Our guide is your roadmap to harmonious high-volume hiring. In it, you’ll learn: Strategies to maintain quality while hiring at scale The real math behind agency vs. in-house recruiting Secrets to a stellar candidate experience during hiring spikes Resource optimization techniques for stretched TA teams Don't let resource constraints or market pressures derail your hiring goals.

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Overcoming Resistance to Change: Empowering HR with User-Friendly Technology and Change Management

EmployeeConnect

Change is the only constant in today’s dynamic business environment. Yet, when it comes to adopting new technologies , a common challenge surfaces: resistance. Employees and even HR staff may hesitate to embrace change, creating hurdles in the path of innovation and efficiency. In this blog post, we delve into the intricacies of resistance to change , particularly in the realm of HR technology, and explore the significance of user-friendly tools coupled with effective change management str

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Be vocal. Be visible. Stand up for underrepresented people everywhere.

HiBob

The compliance landscape is constantly changing, and depending on where you live—country, state, city, province—laws that offer marginalized and underrepresented people protection against discrimination can change overnight. For HR leaders, this isn’t just an issue of staying on top of the ever-changing compliance landscape. It means thinking about how you can ensure your employees feel safe, protected, and welcome at work, regardless of how they identify.

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Why Crunchbase gives employees time off to volunteer

HR Brew

Employee well-being is a top priority for many HR leaders, and there’s no shortage of benefits that purport to boost it. A recent study from a researcher at Oxford University, though, found many mental health interventions—from well-being and sleep apps to relaxation practices to coaching—aren’t actually beneficial for workers’ mental well-being. There was one exception, though: Volunteering did show positive outcomes, with participating employees showing a stronger sense of belonging, collabora

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How Long Is a Business Day?

Replicon

“Your product will be delivered in two business days.” – You must have frequently encountered this phrase when you receive a notification from the seller after placing an order for a product. But what exactly does the term business day mean, and how long is a business day? The definition of business days and the business week can vary from one country to another, so it’s necessary to check the standard business week and hours applicable.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Debra Squyres and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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All Artificial Intelligence Is Not the Same

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes A few months ago, we published an article about whether it’s okay for job seekers to use artificial intelligence to get help with their job search. I hope you’ll check it out. The reason I wrote the article is because recruiters were saying that they can tell when someone is using artificial intelligence (AI) to write their resume.

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VIDEO: 5 women at Workable talk about today’s working world

Workable

In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, five women at Workable sat down for a fireside chat to talk about their experiences as women in the modern working world. From overcoming stereotypes to advocating for empowerment, these voices offer valuable lessons for all aspiring professionals. Here’s the video: These five women are: Chiara Giampietro , Account Executive Linda Loo , Manager, US Account Management Kelly Paterson , VP Customer Retention Avra Alevropou

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Should You Write a Resume With AI? A Recruiting Expert Weighs In

TalentCulture

Generative AI has been available for little more than a year. However, it’s already redefining recruiting, as job-seekers race to find and land new career opportunities with the help of AI. For example, AI-driven tools are already widely used for resume writing. According to a recent Canva survey, nearly 50% of candidates have already used […] The post Should You Write a Resume With AI?

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Shaping equality: 5 ways to empower women in the workplace in 2024

HiBob

In the current sociopolitical climate, the conversation around diversity is becoming ever more politicized. There is a constant shift between supporting DE&I initiatives and limiting it—sometimes legally. While many countries worldwide continue to pass laws committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion, affirmative action at the federal level in the United States was reversed, and various state laws outright prohibit diversity and inclusion initiatives based on race or gender.

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Boost Your Company Culture with These Actionable Steps

Ready to boost employee happiness, improve inclusion, and make a positive impact on morale? From fostering cooperation and collaboration to promoting inclusivity and community impact, our checklist covers it all! Create the kind of workplace where employees feel valued, motivated, and invested in your success. Download today!

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Starting up: This tech company is tapping into professional networks to maximize exposure of job openings to candidates

HR Brew

Each week, we get into the weeds with the founders of HR tech startups. Want to tell us about your company? Get in touch here. Summer Delaney is the founder and CEO of CollabWORK, a community-powered hiring platform that works to connect companies to referral-based talent pools and audiences at scale. Delaney said the tech taps into the hidden job market, where people are networking and discovering opportunities through professional peers.

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How to Turn Down a Job Offer but Keep the Door Open

The Muse

Wondering how to turn down a job offer and keep the door open? Here's some expert advice (and practical samples!) to guide you through this delicate process.

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Educate Employees to Practice Better Cybersecurity

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes As you may know, Mr. Bartender and I are fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Lately, we’ve been getting caught up on older episodes of the show Jessica Jones. One of the episodes we watched recently showed private-investigator Jessica breaking into a morgue to gather information about someone and she needed to access the computer.

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18 Excellent Ways To Build Positivity, Tenacity And Confidence At Work

Forbes Coaches Council

Using powerful reminders to stay optimistic, tenacious and confident in all professional endeavors can ultimately have a profound impact on one’s overall quality of life.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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How to Assess Soft Skills: 9 Leaders Share Their Best Advice

TalentCulture

Artificial intelligence. Automation. Digital transformation. Technology is rapidly redefining business processes in every industry. But that doesn’t mean the human side work is vanishing. Rather, as technology advances, it is driving increased demand for people with exceptional soft skills. That’s why future-minded employers want to assess soft skills during the recruitment process.

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Why dropping college degree requirements isn’t actually working

HRExecutive

Nearly half of employers say they are dropping college degree requirements for some of their roles, and nearly three-quarters of organizations note they are moving to skills-based hiring. But despite these pronouncements, there has been little actual advancement in hiring candidates without a college degree, according to a new joint report by the Burning Glass Institute and Harvard Business School’s Managing the Future of Work Project. - Advertisement - According to the research, when employers

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

HR Brew

Disabled people experienced a record level of employment in 2023 , thanks in large part to remote work. Despite opportunities created by remote work and the three-decade old Americans with Disabilities Act , many disabled workers still face barriers to employment. 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,

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5 Workplace Well-Being Lessons From Toddlers

Great Place to Work

Employees in the workplace could learn a thing or two from their youngest family members. By Ted Kitterman When Dr. Hasan Merali explained that my toddler has more well-being than me, my first reaction was to laugh. My 16-month-old son is a walking petri dish that brings home superbugs from daycare. Exhibit A: The pink eye and double ear infection he has this very week.

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Onboarding, Data, Experience: Critical Components in the Modern Hiring Environment

Read the full results of the study conducted by Lighthouse Research & Advisory in partnership with HiBob to discover how to transform your talent acquisition strategy by harnessing the power of data and integration.

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Organizations: Start Thinking About the Connected Customer

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes One of the conversations that frustrates me is the one about generations. Mainly because a lot of people get the generation conversation wrong. They assume that because you were born in a certain year and fall into a generational date range like Boomer, Gen X, or Millennial that you’re a certain type of person. Granted, some of the conversations about generations are true.

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20 Consequences Of Promoting Leaders Who Lack People Skills

Forbes Coaches Council

People don't leave bad companies, they leave bad leaders! Promoting a leader with no people skills can lead to decreased team morale, productivity and cohesion.

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Take a DEI Survey and Get a Chance to Win $100 Amazon Gift Card

Evil HR Lady

Diversity, equity, and inclusion – often shortened to D&I or DEI – spiked as a topic of interest in 2020, especially with the rise of Black Lives Matter (BLM) and other movements in the public consciousness. Is it still on everyone’s minds in 2024? To understand how DEI priorities and experiences have shifted for companies and workers since then, we’re inviting you to fill out this survey, which should take 10-15 minutes of your time.

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