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The Pros and Cons of Hiring Candidates Who Are Job Hopping Not Just Jobs, But also Careers
Thirty years ago, an applicant with a string of 1- to 2-year tenures with previous employers may have been a big red flag for a hiring manager. That kind of job hopping has traditionally been seen as a lack of commitment or a sign of someone who simply couldn’t figure out what he or she […]
Celebrating National Learning and Development Month
With National Learning and Development Month well underway, it’s important that HR leaders and organizations strive to create a culture that encourages learning and development. As organizations continue to struggle with employee retention and turnover rates, learning, development, and upskilling opportunities can be essential in engaging and investing in employees. In fact, a recent Gallup […]
How Does Paid Leave Help Employers?
Paid leave can be any type of leave that an employer offers to employees with pay. It includes things like sick days and vacation days, but most of the time when we’re discussing “paid leave,” the context is leave that goes beyond the standard paid time off (PTO) plan.
What Employers Need to Know About the New Workplace Violence Prevention Standards
On September 30, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 553, creating new workplace violence prevention standards in California. The law consists of the first general industry workplace violence prevention requirement in the United States. Under the law—specifically Labor Code Section 6401.9—California employers must implement workplace violence prevention plans tailored to their specific workplaces. […]
Do Your Employees Know How to Handle Near Misses?
One of the simplest and most direct ways to train is to pose and answer a series of questions about the safety issue. Here’s an example of how this method works for near- miss training. What Is a Near Miss? A near miss is an incident in which property damage and injury could have happened—but […]
Show Me Your Shoes Say Recruiters
Applicants may be thinking “show me the money,” but recruiters are thinking “show me your shoes”! The Great American Shoe Survey just reported a large percentage of hiring managers check out applicants’ footwear as a reflection of their appropriateness for a job.
Why Are Employees Leaving Their Jobs?
By now, we are all familiar with the Great Resignation. Even as the labor market shows signs of continuing improvement, as many as 40% of employees are thinking about leaving their job. Remote work; compensation; and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives are among the leading factors that can make or break your company’s retention […]
Our Perks and Insurance Survey Is In—How Do Your Offerings Compare?
Benefits—they can be great assets to your recruiting program and boost your overall compensation package, but employers have to be ever mindful of costs. Read the results of our Perks and Insurance Survey to see how your practices compare with what other companies are doing.
Camille J. Bryant Forges a Path from HR to Board of Directors
Meet Camille J. Bryant, an HR executive who was recently added to the Board of Directors at Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS). WOS is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to connecting individuals from underserved populations with transformative career opportunities.