From Pay Equity to Pot—The 3 Major Issues Impacting Hiring in 2018
The New Year rings in a new round of emerging legislation that is poised to make the job of screening and hiring candidates more complex for employers.
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Talent Retention: Nearly 25% of Workers Say Their Employer Does Not Offer ANY Benefits
Nearly 25% of full-time employees in the U.S. do not receive benefits, such as health insurance, retirement savings plan, or paid vacation, from their employers, according to a new survey by Clutch, a B2B research firm. These findings suggest that by not offering a benefits package, businesses risk losing out on top talent during the […]
33% of HR Hiring Managers Have Turned Down a Candidate for Being ‘Too Pushy’ After an Interview
Workers may be thinking “new year, new job,” according to a survey from staffing firm Accountemps. Approximately three in 10 (29%) professionals plan to look for a new position in the next 12 months. And of the 27 markets surveyed, Los Angeles, California (40%); Austin, Texas (38%); and Dallas, Texas (37%) topped the list of U.S. cities with the most workers […]
Implementing a Workplace Bullying Policy
It may be surprising to many to hear that workplace bullying is a real phenomenon. It seems almost unthinkable in a professional setting to think of bullying behavior. And yet, according to HR Morning, “some researchers claim one in every three employees will experience bullying at work. And the experts say bullying costs businesses more […]
Can You Refuse to Hire Someone for Speaking Out Against Discrimination?
The Washington Supreme Court recently held that job applicants have a claim under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD) when a prospective employer refuses to hire them in retaliation for their opposition to discrimination by a different employer.
How-Tos of Reverse Mentoring: Part 2—Benefits for Mentors and Mentees
While reverse mentoring turns the traditional model of mentoring on its head, in truth, there are still many benefits that accrue to the mentor by virtue of spending time and building a relationship with a more senior or experienced mentee that are no different than if they were following a more traditional model.
Train Managers to Identify Workplace Bullying
Throughout our lives, many of us have experienced some form of bullying—whether on a playground or in a locker room, a cafeteria, or a childhood neighborhood. But, while many of us assume that bullying is something that is a part of childhood and adolescence, left behind when we transition into adulthood, the fact is that […]
Facing Talent Shortage, Employers Change Hiring Tactics
A recent survey from global staffing firm Robert Half finds employers are having difficulty recruiting top talent, given that the unemployment rate for college-educated workers is around 2 percent.
Negotiating Salary with a Job Candidate
You’ve finally found the ideal job candidate, and now it’s time to make a job offer. If you haven’t yet discussed salary, this can be an uncomfortable conversation.
Try a Human-Centered Approaches for Recruiting and Retention Success, Says SHRM/Globoforce Report
Recruiting professionals are using human-centered approaches in the workplace, and a new report by Globoforce® suggests that it might help resolve retention, recruitment, and culture management challenges.