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With the new year in full swing, many companies may be looking to fill recently allotted roles. Hiring competition is expected to be fierce among employers—just last November, the increase in new jobs added to the market was double the number of people entering the labor force each month.
How did we get to this point? Sackett (www.timsackett.com) asks. He says, “Check out the graphics below. Don’t try to read them, just glance and ask whether your CEO wants to look at them.” (Sackett offered his tips during the recent SHRM annual Conference and Expo in Orlando.) Really pretty charts… are we adding […]
Recently, Ben Affleck stepped down from directing the new Batman movie to focus on his recovery following recent treatment for alcoholism. His reason for stepping down was due to his belief that he was unable to give the directing role the focus and passion it requires. Alcoholism and drug addiction present complicated issues under the […]
Are you looking for a way to engage your employees? The upcoming March Madness college basketball tournament may offer a great opportunity, as a new survey from staffing firm—OfficeTeam—finds that employees are mad about sporting events.
In the current job market, job seekers often find themselves in a relentless cycle of applications, interviews, and rejections. This process, while necessary, can lead to a phenomenon increasingly recognized as job search burnout. This type of burnout is characterized by emotional exhaustion, diminished motivation, and a sense of frustration and cynicism about the job […]
The temporary or contingent workforce is the fastest growing segment of the national workforce, with almost 75 percent of employers in all industries using them, according to a survey by CyberShift. It’s important to sort out the status of your relationship with each type of contingent worker before issues arise. For insights, we turned to […]
Is social media still an effective way of recruiting employees in 2024? The answer, like so many human resources topics, depends on who you ask. While algorithms and changes to the Facebook ads mechanism have plummeted the viewership of many companies’ content, the fact remains that US adults still spend a ton of time on […]
Stress in the workplace is becoming a widespread epidemic. According to extensive research conducted by The American Institute of Stress, 40% of workers reported their job was “very” or “extremely” stressful, and 80% of workers feel stress on the job. As a learning and development professional, here are a few things you’ll want to know […]
A recent opinion poll has sought to learn what the worst and best jobs of 2016 were. Take a look at today’s Advisor to find out more.
eLearning is more widely used than ever, and getting it right is mission critical for government organizations ranging from federal agencies to states, counties, and cities. There are two pillars of successful eLearning initiatives in government: security and effectiveness. Federal departments and agencies, particularly those in high-consequence domains like our armed services, have extremely high […]