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Developing an Effective Training Strategy
Employee training is an essential function for many businesses and most large businesses have a formal training function in place. Those that don’t would be well advised to consider one; in fact, even smaller organizations can benefit. Where do you start?
Filling the Tech Skills Gaps in 3 Steps
It’s no secret that the market for hiring technology talent is competitive and the pool of qualified candidates is limited. In the last few years, the IT industry has been plagued by an ever-growing skills gap. This gap is so prominent, that over 77 percent of organizations believe insufficient digital skills are a key obstacle […]
Companies Are Reviewing Pay Structures
The conversation about pay parity, encouraged by the entertainment industry, appears to have impacted other industries as well.
California Supreme Court Ruling Latest Blow to Independent Contractor Model
The California Supreme Court’s ruling in a case exploring how workers should be classified—either as independent contractors or as employees—means California businesses will have a tougher time justifying independent contractor classifications.
Secrets of a Successful Employee Referral Program
Employee referral programs never go out of style, because they work. But not all programs get the same results.
Video and Candidate Attraction
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what’s a video worth? When it comes to candidate attraction, more than you may realize.
Bad Training Is Devastating
Effective training can have significant, positive impacts on a company’s bottom line, and we encourage all organizations to implement training programs for their employees. However, it is not the case that some training is always better than no training. In fact, poor training can be extremely counterproductive.
Employee Confidence in the Economy Fuels Job Search
Data shows employees’ confidence in business conditions reached a seven-year high in 4Q 2017, as well as an increase in the percentage of employees looking for positions outside their organization.
What Can Gender Balanced Management Teams Do for You?
A recent study finds teams managed by a balanced mix of men and women are more successful across a range of measurements.