Compliance for HR, Hiring Strategy, HR Management

Department of Labor pulls independent contractor rule. – HR Affiliates Blog

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has withdrawn the previous administration’s rule that allowed businesses to more easily classify workers as independent contractors instead of employees.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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Improve employee retention with more effective hiring strategies – HR Affiliates Blog

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 …

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5 Reasons Your Team Should Recruit Temporary Employees – HR Affiliates Blog

Temporary 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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Triple Your Top Dollar by Outsourcing Recruiting – HR Affiliates Blog

By far one of the most important stages of the employee life cycle is recruiting — where the cycle begins. Recruiting top talent can be difficult, therefore it’s important to incorporate it in your overall business strategy. Employees are the most beneficial asset to your business. The success of your company is dependent on the …

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Are Employees Leveraging Professional Development Over Higher Salary? – HR Affiliates Blog

You read right — job seekers are considering more than just salary, culture, and benefits. Training and development opportunities are opening new doors for companies. We’ve entered a new decade, meaning there’s an abundance of fresh potential and the most qualified candidates are eager to grow professionally and personally. As HR partners, we’re here to …

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Maximize the Success of your Business with an Effective Recruiting Strategy in 2019- HR Affiliates Blog

The process of recruiting new employees has changed overtime, impacted by advances in technology, shifts in social culture, and of course, the state of the job market. Did you know we are currently experiencing the tightest job market and lowest unemployment rate in years? The world of recruitment has been impacted by this greatly. Employers …

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5 Ways to Set Up a New Employee for Success Through Effective HR Onboarding – HR Affiliates Blog

An effective HR onboarding process for new employees is essential. You want to put your employees in the best position to succeed — making them feel like a part of the team, and understanding their challenges. Setting your employees up for success will encourage a long-term business relationship. In this post, we cover 5 distinct …

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Whoops! 5 Little Known Questions You Can’t Ask in an Interview – HR Affiliates Blog

Everyone knows that you can’t ask certain questions in an interview. In fact, it’s not just a matter of being polite, but one of federal law. From 1964-1967 the government passed various Civil Rights Acts that included protections of potential employees regarding race, gender, nationality, and age. Below, we’ll highlight the lesser known questions you …

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Trouble With Employee Recruiting? Employ Some Different Tactics – HR Affiliates Blog

Recruiting in the information age has come a long way. As recently as 1997, only about 20% of companies used the internet to find potential employees. As people became more comfortable online, job boards began to spring up, and the percentage soared. In 2018, most employers realize that the internet is their most important tool …

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Why Do Most Companies Outsource Recruitment? – HR Affiliates Blog

The most important decision you make is hiring the right people to represent your business. There are several excellent reasons to outsource your recruiting and many benefits you will realize from doing such. Whether you are looking to outsource all or part of your recruitment process, or you need to find those key individuals to …

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