5 Factors to Consider When Deciding Who Will Train Your Workforce
Effective employee training can make the difference between a mediocre or failed company and a stellar organization.
Tag: hiring
Jobseekers’ Market? Maybe Not for Professionals Over 50
With the low unemployment rate and high demand for workers, jobseekers might think they have it made. People interested in fast-food or retail jobs are often quickly hired, but workers in other fields, especially those who are in their 50s or older and are seeking professions that require higher education and years of experience, often […]
BLS Reports Little Change in Unemployment at 3.7%
As we hit the halfway mark of 2019, one thing remains consistent: unemployment numbers continue to hover just below 4%.
5 Keys to Attract and Retain Top Engineers
An Allegis Group survey uncovered a remarkable statistic—100% of companies that hire engineers cited “attracting top talent” as an issue for their organization. Even given today’s tight talent market, this is significantly higher than the 84% of employers hiring for other positions.
Employee Referral Program Basics
Does your organization utilize an employee referral program? If not, it may be a great way to add to your recruiting efforts and get more qualified applicants for tough-to-fill positions. Let’s take a look at tips for setting up employee referral programs, and then, we’ll review a few of the pros and cons.
New Negligent Hiring Law Taking Effect in Iowa
A new Iowa state law limiting employers’ liability for negligent hiring is set to take effect July 1.
5 Ways AI Can Help HR Better Recruit
Human Resources (HR) professionals are increasingly turning to technology to help them hire the right people quicker and easier. Tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are helping HR administrators in a multitude of ways and transforming talent acquisition in the process.
Q&A: AI Is Only as Ethical as the Humans Who Implement It
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being used across every aspect of organizations, and its use will only increase as the years pass. One question I rarely hear in the face of these advancements is: What are the ethics of using AI?
Which Industries See the Most Candidate Ghosting?
Candidate ghosting—when a candidate stops communicating during the recruiting process—is pretty common these days. According to a recent Recruiting Daily Advisor survey, 58% of respondents report being ghosted at some point during the hiring process. But which industries are being affected most by this failure in communication?
Alternatives to W-2 and 1099
In several recent posts, we’ve been discussing the distinctions between two worker classifications: independent contractors who are issued 1099s by the companies they work for; and traditional employees who are issued W-2s.