Lack of Qualified Talent Means Lack of Revenue Potential
A recent survey found that skilled talent is the second largest threat to a company’s capacity to meet revenue and performance targets. Take a look at the results to learn more.
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Train Managers to Avoid Rookie Hiring Mistakes?
If you have not identified your critical needs, and how to screen for them, you’ll fail, says Susan M. Heathfield, blogging about hiring mistakes on About.com. Here are two more of her mistakes managers make. 7. Failure to Differentiate the Critical Job Skills Everyone has a wish list for their ideal candidate, but you must […]
Are You Equipped for Hiring Within?
Yesterday’s Advisor explored the pros for hiring within. Today we’ll explore some of the regular difficulties, and how to minimize them.
Most Surveyed Companies Do Not Run Active Shooter Preparedness Drills
News reports provide repeated reminders to employers across the country that active shooter incidents are not just a potential threat but a real one. While it is reassuring to adopt a “that will never happen here” mind-set, it is important to be proactive—planning ahead and training your employees on what to do if such an […]
Solid job descriptions vital when dealing with hidden disabilities
Today’s employers are usually well aware of their responsibility to protect employees from unlawful discrimination based on disability. But what about the disabilities that are unseen and often misunderstood? How can the employer do right by the employee and still keep the work on track? Those questions don’t have easy answers, but focusing on time-honored […]
When the stakes are high, the whole team must work to get the win
by Dan Oswald It’s October, which means it’s time for the baseball playoffs. Usually at this time of year, I watch with casual interest as the best teams in the game eliminate one another until the World Series champion is crowned. But not this year. This year, my beloved Chicago Cubs are in the playoffs. […]
Opportunities to Volunteer Reflect Positively on Corporate Culture
Should your company focus on volunteerism to attract job candidates and retain employees? A new study suggests it’s definitely worth considering.
Microchips Aren’t Just for Pets: Tracking Employees and Wearable Technology
In a popular television show, a parent is panicking because he can’t find his 17-year-old daughter. His best friend looks at him and says, “Well, just check the chip, didn’t you chip her? Our dog got chipped before we even left the shelter.” While it was a joke clearly designed for laughs, as we’ve seen […]
Los Angeles, San Francisco Minimum Wages Going up July 1
Employers in Los Angeles and San Francisco must prepare to pay higher minimum wages starting July 1.
What Will the Future Hold for Applicant Tracking Systems?
Yesterday we listened to recruiting technology industry leaders talk about why recruiting isn’t where it needs to be. A look into the minds of the creators of this technology offers unique insights. Today we’ll hear more from the session, specifically about applicant tracking systems (ATSs).