How Much Time Do You Devote to People Paperwork?
When it comes to hiring, are you devoting more time to paperwork than you are engaging with the candidate?
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Experts Say Opioid Crisis Results in More Increases in Insurance Claims
Today, we are joined by Julie Stich, CEBS, associate VP of content, at the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. She will be answering some questions about a recent report that it released called Mental Health and Substance Abuse Benefits: 2018 Survey Results.
Hiring Landscape: 80% of Jobseekers See Value in Video Job Ads
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Finding top talent is a huge challenge for many employers across the country. However, if you begin to understand jobseekers and what they want, you may be better equipped to stand out among your peers. One way to do this is by keeping up with the […]
Tips for Writing Job Descriptions That Will Attract the Best Candidates
Writing a good job description is a lot more complex and important than it might appear. Whether you are expecting to receive a flood of applicants or going to be searching for just a few candidates, an effective description can make your life so much easier. It’s a bit of an obscure skill and requires […]
Want to Use Digital to Improve Your Team’s Learning? Here’s How to Start
Employees do their best when their learning programs are active, engaging, and integrated into their work. Yet, too many are not receiving the training they need. According to Deloitte, just 34% of employees are satisfied with their organization’s handling of skills training.
How to Design More Engaging Learning Spaces
With the growing popularity of e-learning platforms and remote work options, it’s easy to forget that informal and blended learning approaches are still on the rise in the modern-day workplace—but they are. And in 2019, you’ll want to know how to design learning spaces that are more appropriate for the modern-day learner.
Porky Perks: New York Employer Allows Pigs in Its Pet Policy
Do you allow employees to bring their dogs to work? It’s a growing trend some employers (9%) are implementing in order to help attract and retain talent. Sure, we’ve all heard of “Bring Your Children to Work” (April 25, 2019) and “Bring Your Dog to Work” (June 21, 2019), but could “Bring Your Pig to […]
4 Ways to Help Your Employees Achieve a Better Work/Life Balance
According to Entrepreneur, the modern-day worker who lacks a true work/life balance is less productive; is more likely to quit a job; loses out on important personal life experiences; and is at higher risk of becoming depressed or anxious or experiencing heart disease.
How to Keep the ‘HI’ in Your HR While Using High-Tech AI
Human Resources (HR) departments are beginning to rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to recruit, hire, onboard, engage, and manage their organizations’ talent. In fact, nearly 40% of companies are using some form of AI for their HR practices.
New Orleans ‘Ban the Box’ Ordinance Takes Effect March 1
New Orleans, Louisiana, is joining the ranks of cities and states “banning the box” from its job applications.