Yes, 2014 will be the year retention returns to HR. Retention almost died during the Great Recession. For almost 10 years, HR pros were able to roam the … Read more
Communicating on Work-Life Balance: It Takes a Year-Round Approach
Now that 2014 has begun in earnest, you’ll hear the phrase “work-life balance” bandied about frequently. You always do. Because with the New Year comes New … Read more
Best Ways to Communicate With Job Candidates in the Social Media Age
Here are some shocking statistics for you: Only 4.4 percent of candidates receive specific feedback from hiring managers and recruiters. Another study … Read more
Do Bonuses Really Help Engage Employees?
Bonuses come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, flavors, and amounts. Some companies offer regular performance bonuses, including the elusive … Read more
Survey: 21% of Workers Say They Plan to Change Jobs This Year
Question: How can you tell that the long, sluggish post-recession recovery seems to finally be picking up speed? Answer: When a large number of employees … Read more
Study Finds That (Surprise!) Facebook Alone Isn’t a Good Hiring Barometer
Here’s a scenario for all you human resource professionals out there: Let’s just say that most job candidates made their Facebook profiles public. Let’s … Read more
Why You Need to Make Sure You Don’t Have Bias in Your Hiring Process
Hiring bias is like a crack in the bottom of your business’s boat. If you continue on without ever fixing it, you will ultimately sink. Whether you know … Read more
Study Points Out the Terrible State of Most Mobile Recruiting Strategies
What do companies like McDonalds, Macy’s, Dow Chemical, General Motors, AT&T, and Walmart have in common? Well, aside from being some of the world’s … Read more
Yes, This Is The Week We Need to Recognize Cold Weather Workers
Remember when your Nana told you “Don’t go outside without a jacket on, you’ll catch your death?” Well, I’m here to tell you Nana was right. Winter Storm … Read more
What the Affordable Care Act Means For Your Internship Program
Here’s a question I bet you never thought you’d ask yourself: Will I have to provide health insurance to my interns? With the Affordable Care Act changing … Read more