Human resources has a long history as the administrative arm of a company. Responsibility for hiring, onboarding, training, and ensuring regulatory compliance falls to the HR department. HR has also maintained records, managed employee learning and professional development programs, and…
As employees and businesses continue to adapt to workplace changes, workers are suddenly able to prioritize their careers, and their lives, differently. Forbes reports one in four workers expects to search for a new job soon, and their needs and…
From a labor and human resources (HR) perspective, the news is grim: the country’s manufacturing skills gap is projected to leave 2.1 million U.S. jobs unfilled. According to the latest data, costs to the economy could reach $1 trillion. U.S.…
Key performance indicators (KPIs) allow recruiting teams to learn what techniques are working and to make subtle shifts in their approach to improve their effectiveness. The number of contacts made, resumes reviewed, and time to hire all matter to hiring…
Just because a skill is considered “hard” doesn’t mean that it’s hard to learn. Also, just because a skill is considered “soft” doesn’t mean it’s not critical. Hard skills can be taught; but soft skills are often learned through life…
Purple squirrels are legendary in the recruiting world — the “unicorn” jobs that you just can’t find the right candidate to fill. Like Bigfoot, you know the candidates are out there but just can’t seem to find them. In the…
For a lot of people, work-life balance isn’t just a perk. It’s a necessity. That’s the reason Jessica Durbrow remained in retail management for years, despite finding success in other roles—including as a recruiter at TERRA! The flexible schedule retail provided her allowed her more time with her family. But then the unthinkable happened. … Continue Reading
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Employee Benefit Trends: What Employees Are Asking For & What Employers Should Be Offering!
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When: November 22, 2023
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