HR, Recruitment, and Blockchains: Oh My
Experts at Hays say that blockchain technology will influence three areas of HR: verifying applicant credentials, candidate references, and supporting work contracts.
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Behavior-Based Interviewing Skills: A Q&A with Rachel Mendelowitz
When it comes to job interviews, candidates are savvier than ever. They’ve reviewed the job description closely and know to use keywords. They’ve read reviews from other applicants on Glassdoor, and they’ve studied up on interview strategies. So, how do you separate those who have prepared well from those who will truly be the best […]
The Road to a Healthy Work Culture: 5 Powerful Allies for Rooting Out Toxic Behaviors
A healthy and meaningful work culture is powerful and can really help your business succeed. Its absence, however, can lead to a dysfunctional environment that drains employees. If you want your organization to succeed, it’s essential that you shape a positive workplace culture that boosts teamwork and morale; improves retention levels; enhances productivity; and, most […]
Faces of HR: Adam Weber on Courage, Conviction, and Believing in Yourself
Meet Adam Weber, Chief Evangelist at 15Five, a performance management platform. 15Five’s platform combines coaching and manager training, 360° performance reviews, in-depth engagement surveys, and more to help HR leaders deliver better business outcomes. Weber also previously co-founded Emplify, an employee engagement measurement platform, and Bluebridge Digital, a mobile app platform. He sold the companies […]
3 Small Business Hiring Trends that Will Last for the Remainder of 2019
It may only be August, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be planning ahead. As 2020 gets closer, there are a few hiring trends that continue to dominate the headlines. If you guessed that one of them is difficulty finding skilled workers, then you would be correct!
HR Query: The Value of Recognition Equity
According to recent Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI) findings, more than eight in 10 HR leaders (84%) say diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a high priority for their organization. However, HR leaders are overlooking a key element of DEI – recognition equity. AWI’s new data found that recognition equity is a key driver of business […]
Veteran Tech Start-Up Is Disrupting Engagement in the Military, Civilian, and Business Communities
Did you hear about the tech start-up that is accelerating how career seekers and veteran entrepreneurs engage with the civilian sector? It is creating unprecedented opportunities for thousands of U.S. servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses looking to start a new career after military service.
Age Discrimination Liability: When Do RFOA Come Into Play?
Most employers are familiar with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which prohibits employment discrimination against individuals 40 or over. But ADEA protections should not leave employers with the inability to make reasonable business decisions. Are you familiar with the exceptions? In other words, when can you take an otherwise ADEA-prohibited action? In a […]
The Future in Field is Female: How to Cultivate Diversity in Field-Based Industries
The labor participation rate for women in the United States has steadily increased since the plummets we experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s perhaps because of that positive trend that this next statistic will sound so troubling: As recently as last year, women only made up around 31% of all employed persons in field service […]
Can an Employer Attempt to Influence an Employee’s Vote?
Yesterday’s Advisor Advisor covered many key issues relating to political discussion and debate in the workplace; today, more on employer policies, and good news on your policies—they’re updated and ready to go. Time Off to Vote There is no federal law that requires employers to give employees paid time off to vote, but some states […]