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6 Ways to Boost Revenue as a Recruiter

Spark Hire

Great recruiters are constantly thinking of ways to better perform and boost revenue. There are 6 key things that you can do in order to increase your revenue and achieve success. 1. Direct Marketing. Do you have excellent candidates but no existing job openings? If you want a chance at placing those candidates and increasing your revenue, you need to be engaged in direct marketing activities every week.

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managing a delusional employee with few skills and a really weird website

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I own a small sports and recreation business. We have a young employee (let’s call him Bill) whose responsibilities include, among other things, oversight of our customer service desk and associated administrative tasks. Bill has proven excellent at customer interaction and is outgoing, friendly and helpful. However, despite a long period of training and ongoing coaching, we’ve reached the conclusion that he’s only suited for direct customer interaction and not

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What HR Leaders Can Learn from ‘The Intern’

Cornerstone On Demand

Last weekend, I saw the recently released film, The Intern. And while I thoroughly enjoyed it, I was also struck by how amusing it ought not to have been. The movie follows a 70-year-old retiree, Ben, who — out of sheer boredom — joins a program matching senior citizens with companies needing interns. Ben is assigned to a startup founder named Jules, who begrudgingly agrees to go along with the program.

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How recruiting challenges compound during the holidays – and what you can do about it

Ceridian

When you’re working in human capital management, you need to keep one eye focused on recruiting at all times – finding talented people to keep your business well staffed is vital. But it’s especially important during the busier seasons of the year – and for most companies (especially retail), that means the end of the calendar […].

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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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How to Balance Cultural Fit with Diversity

ClearCompany HRM

Hire for cultural fit, but make sure there’s room for diversity. Why? Because with a strong company culture, employees are happier and more productive and diverse teams outperform less diverse teams by an average of 35%. It’s decided: teams are to hire similar people with many differences. Confused yet? There’s no denying the validity of both fit and diversity in the hiring process, but where do we draw the line between too much of either or not enough of one?

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TED Talk Tuesday: The Power of Yet

Cornerstone On Demand

This part is part of our monthly TED Talk Tuesday series, spotlighting can't-miss TED Talks and their key takeaways. You can learn more about our partnership with TED here. Carol Dweck, a professor at Stanford and the author of Mindset , studies motivation theory: asking what drives people to succeed, why people succeed (or not) and how we can foster success in others and ourselves.

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Self-Management Success: Be Part Of the Solution (Part 3)

HR Bartender

One of the nice things about working in an office environment is the camaraderie. Especially if we run into a problem. We can leave our cubicle and find someone to talk to or help us figure it out. Even in a telework situation, we can pick up the phone and chat with a co-worker. In a self-managing environment, that dynamic changes, and we have to work through our problems.

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Bad Hire Red Flags: 3 Enlightening Sourcing Techniques

ClearCompany HRM

The cost of a bad hire goes beyond monetary value. Productivity, employee morale, and client relationships can all be affected. Have you ever interviewed someone who was perfect on paper, glided through the interview process, and six months into the job seemed to be on everyone’s last nerve for a number of valid reasons? Traditional recruiting and interviewing methods may be lacking in a world where it’s easy to fool your way into a job.

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Look Behind the Credentials: How to Find Candidates with Multiple Skillsets

HR Daily Advisor

By Julie Long, Scout Staffing. When reviewing candidates’ credentials to fill open positions, the first instinct of many recruiters or HR professionals is to look at the candidate’s previous job titles. This can be a grave misstep because titles are often misleading. For example, titles like Field Engineer or Systems Administrator may not imply the full extent of the candidate’s experience working with others.

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Preventing Workplace Violence and Complying with California’s New Legal Requirements (SB-553)

Speaker: Speakers:

Every company everywhere should have a plan to combat workplace violence and properly respond to violent incidents. California has stepped to the plate and become the first state to mandate workplace violence prevention requirements for employees and employers. Even if you are in a different state or country, these workplace violence requirements are applicable to almost every employer anywhere.

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How to Talk About Salary—And Why

Cornerstone On Demand

Talking about salary is traditionally a touchy — and taboo — topic. Coworkers don't swap stories about their monthly paychecks; friends don't bring up money over happy hour; and even married couples aren't clear on compensation. A recent survey from Fidelity found that four out of 10 people couldn't name their spouse's salary — with 10 percent of them off by more than $25,000.

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Five Must-Attend #HRTechConf 2015 Sessions

Visier

“HR Tech is closer to a marathon than a sprint,” notes the event’s Co-Chair Steve Boese ( @SteveBoese ) in his annual conference tips post. We couldn’t agree more: With as many as 10 sessions running at the same time (and an expo floor with 300+ exhibitors vying for your attention), it can be difficult to wade through all the content in the agenda to find out which speakers are worth your while.

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If You Give an Entrepreneur a Dream

Trinet

If a hungry, ambitious entrepreneur has a dream, he (or she, of course!) is going to want to pursue it. So, he’ll spend some time learning the skills he needs to achieve his dream – be it curing. Visit site for full story.

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Sold Out: A Lesson on Event Content (and the Future of HR)

UpstartHR

This summer at SHRM I was looking through the sessions in the app in an attempt to figure out which I wanted to attend, and I saw this one right up front. SOLD OUT – #707: HR Metrics that Matter: The Process of Developing a Business Scorecard It made me stop and think, especially in light of some of the conversations I had with others at the event about what sort of content was being offered.

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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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Why Jon Stewart and Ralph Lauren Are "Superbosses"

Cornerstone On Demand

What makes a good boss? It's a question Sandy Finkelstein, a professor at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business, tackles in his latest book, "Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Nurture Talent to Achieve Market Domination." After 10 years studying individuals who are unusually good at helping others build careers, Finkelstein made an interesting discovery: The most prominent people in many industries mentored a disproportionate share of talent in their field.

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How to retain your best employees when you can’t afford to give them a raise

Achievers

When employees have done great work, they expect some form of acknowledgment. In a competitive marketplace where your top talent always has their eye on the next stepping stone in their career, your organization must win employee loyalty through tangible appreciation. Budgetary constraints can be relentless, however, and often prevent appreciative managers from offering a raise.

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How to Be a Leader – Not a Boss – to Get the Most From Your Employees

Trinet

A special post in celebration of Boss’s Day As employees across the country observe Boss’s Day today, it is a great time for managers at all levels to examine the effectiveness of their. Visit site for full story.

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8 Important Truths You Should Know About Millennials at Work

UrbanBound HR

As many of us know, Millennials and their habits at work are an important (and very popular) topic among employers. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2030 Millennials will make up for 75% of workforce in the United States. Their growing presence in the market should inspire employers to learn about this generation and understand how to manage them in an efficient way.

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The Definitive Guide to Onboarding for 2024

Hiring a new employee is an expensive and time-consuming process. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), it typically costs $4,425 to hire a new employee — not to mention the 36 days the average team spends trying to fill a position. Yet nearly 1 in 5 employees (16%) of employees quit in their first week — and 17% leave after the first month.

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This Isn’t Why I Went to School! Change Management and How to Deal with it On Your Clinical Team

Cornerstone On Demand

Change is scary. And no one knows this better than a hospital’s clinical staff. Physicians have been practicing medicine the same way for years. And nurses are constantly learning new procedures, sometimes just about as fast as they mastered the last one. None of your staff went to school to be an IT professional, so on top of any changes, they are also being required to learn how to manage electronic medical records.

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On Work, Love & Play: An Interview with Brigid Schulte

WorkHuman

Americans work the longest and most “extreme” hours of any industrialized country in the world. So that means we get a lot done, right? Not exactly. Countries like Norway, where people work shorter hours, are actually more productive per hour than the U.S. Instead of making us more productive, the pressure to prioritize work before everything else has made us really bad at time management.

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5 tips for creating your employee recognition road map

Achievers

Remember how good it felt in grade school when the teacher put a sticker on your test because you got a perfect score? If you’re like most employees, not a lot has changed. You probably like recognition and rewards just as much now as you did then. Employee recognition fulfills our intrinsic need to be acknowledged for our achievements, and motivates us by making us feel accepted.

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How to Reject Job Candidates Who Aren’t the Right Fit

Spark Hire

You finally found the perfect candidate for your open position, and they accepted your offer. It’s time to celebrate! But, before you break out the balloons, there’s one last thing you have to do — tell all of the other candidates the position has been filled. Rejecting candidates isn’t fun and can be uncomfortable for everyone involved. When those candidates are close runner-ups, letting them down and letting them go hurts.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Avoid Solopreneur Fatigue With These 14 Survival Tips

Justworks

It can be difficult working on a one-man team. Flying solo often means working remotely, without a traditional office space, and perhaps without any support - all challenges to staying motivated on the job. But there’s a ton of freedom and creativity in being a solopreneur, too! You have complete control over your mission, your goals, and your execution.

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Three Reasons RMS is Necessary for Starting a Relocation Program

UrbanBound HR

The competition for qualified employees is intense, and only getting thicker. Finding highly skilled recruits requires looking beyond your backyard. In order to attract the all-star talent your company needs, you need to be able to offer relocation assistance. A robust relocation benefit not only helps you expand your talent search, but also delivers a strong first interaction between a new hire and your company.

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Tips for Small Business Owners Who Want a Positive Company Culture

The People Equation

Many small business owners probably think they can’t compete with big-business perks like nap rooms and fancy corporate cafeterias. Although it’s true that “Mom-and-Pop” shops can’t offer big financial benefits, they can still build a reputation for their company as a great place to work. Head on over to my latest Smartblog on Leadership post to learn four ways that small businesses can create a great company culture with Low-cost ways small business leaders can cre

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What Your Interviewing Process Says About Your Company’s Culture

Spark Hire

While some managers see the hiring process as a necessary evil in order to keep the best talent in their office, in reality how you hire speaks volumes about your organization. Smart managers review their hiring process regularly in order to ensure that it’s streamlined and up-to-date. Here’s how your hiring process directly impacts a candidate’s perception of your business.

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Employer Insights Report 2024: The State of Cancer

96% of benefits leaders agree: detecting cancer early is the best way to get ahead of rising costs and improve employee health outcomes. So why is it that 82% of employers currently spend significantly more on post-diagnosis care and disease management rather than upstream care? A new survey of 250 benefits leaders who oversee 500 to 50,000 covered lives highlights their perspective on cancer and its burden.

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Don’t Make Peer-To-Peer Constructive Criticism Awkward: 11 Tips

Justworks

Giving difficult feedback can be awkward, there's no way around it. Peer-to-peer review can feel uncomfortable and, at worst, ineffective. But, constructive criticism is important in business. Quality feedback helps people improve and therefore, helps the company improve. Learn how to effectively give and receive criticism, and build your empathy, your ability to communicate and listen, and your respect from team members.

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Compensation Cafe: 6-Hour Work Day?

RecognizeThis!

by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! — We can achieve more efficient, effective work days by eliminating the busy, mundane and unnecessary. It seems we’ve been promised shorter work days due to ever more efficient systems and technologies for decades. Yet those same technologies make it possible for us to work more easily anywhere and, therefore, longer hours.

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A unique approach for #HRTechConf – no hype

PeopleStrategy

Just good HR technology from a great company. For the past few months, we’ve been preparing for the 2015 HR Technology Conference and Expo , known among the industry as “the world’s leading conference & expo on technology for Human Resource executives and professionals.” Last year was my first adventure into the chaos that is HR Tech – thousands of people, hundreds of booths and a schedule that is apropos in the City of Lights where no one sleeps.