Hiring Strategy, HR Management, HR Strategy
You have heard the term “Fit First” when it comes to recruiting and hiring. I’m a firm believer in this – if you have someone who is a great cultural fit to your organization, you can help them develop the skills they need to succeed. It’s important to recognize that this philosophy needs to also …
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I have no doubt that compensation planning is at the top of mind for most business owners and leaders. We are having regular conversations with business owners around compensation planning. Although the topic isn’t unusual, the number of these conversations since the pandemic have certainly increased as business owners are recognizing the need. Why such …
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We’re all familiar with urban legends — Bigfoot, Chupacabra, the men in black, and the unpaid summer intern. We at HRA have this discussion with at least one client at the end of each school year. It’s understandable – summer internships are not what they used to be, and quite honestly, haven’t been for some …
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Finding the perfect job can be a difficult and time-consuming task. While we all hope to easily apply to the job, land the interview, and get hired to a permanent position that we love, that is not always the case. If you find yourself looking for a foot in the door, but seem to be …
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Manager, Vice President, Specialist, Analyst, Senior, Advisor. The words employers use to describe an open position can be confusing and daunting for job seekers. A job title is the first, and sometimes only thing, a potential candidate sees when looking at job boards, and it can be the one chance you have to get job …
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As the new year begins and the pandemic continues, employers are facing more challenges than ever to hire talent, retain employees, and make necessary changes to keep their business running smoothly. As the uncertainty of the pandemic continues, employers have had to roll with the punches and make changes to many aspects of their business. …
Read full articleThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many things run in the workplace. From working at home offices, to how new candidates are recruited and hired, it seems everything has changed. Not only have recruiters changed their habits, but jobseekers seem to be changing the way they search and apply for jobs, as well. Here …
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has withdrawn the previous administration’s rule that allowed businesses to more easily classify workers as independent contractors instead of employees. “The department believes that the rule is inconsistent with the [Fair Labor Standards Act’s] FLSA’s text and purpose and would have a confusing and disruptive effect on workers and …
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Retaining quality employees is critical to a business’s success in any job market. It’s especially true in a situation where talent is limited and employees have several options to choose from. Employee turnover can be costly — as high as 2.5 times that employee’s salary. Add in other “soft costs” like lowered productivity and the …
Read full articleTemporary or contract jobs account for 21.5% of all online job openings, up from 17% in January. As uncertainty about the economy continues to shake up the nation, companies are hiring temporary workers and contractors instead of bringing on full-time permanent employees. As temporary workers make their way into most businesses, and remote work becomes …
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