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HR teams often put a lot of time and effort into creating benefits packages and perks for employees that help them remain satisfied and engaged at the workplace. But the pandemic has forced many workers into a remote setting, leading to a situation in which many benefits and employee perks simply aren’t as useful as […]
Have you heard of “blind hiring”? The concept of blind hiring, or blind recruitment, relates to any step a hiring manager takes to hide information about a job applicant to eliminate bias from the hiring process. According to small business insurance provider, Thimble, hiding information can include the removal of a candidate’s name, address, location, […]
With the rise in recruiting technology comes the fall of outdated practices, like posting jobs to LinkedIn and Indeed, instead of your local newspaper’s classified ads. The same can be said for jobseekers. Paper applications are out, and digital, app-based applications are in. But when it comes to the personalized cover letter, are those still […]
Are your middle managers suffering from the “frozen middle”? According to Eric Ciechanowski, for JobHero, “The frozen middle is the term used to describe the role that middle management plays in company progress when initiatives are handed down and they slow in the middle.”
As a recruiter, you’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to reviewing candidate applications and résumés. Think back to one of the best résumés you’ve ever seen—it can even be your own! What elements made this résumé stand out? Why would you consider this résumé “the best”?
The 2020 election will be a polarizing event for the nation, and your workplace will not be spared. A divisive workforce is bad for culture, and getting ahead of the turmoil will help keep your workforce united and engaged. Throughout August, September, and October, HR Daily Advisor conducted a series of mini polls to get a […]
The times are indeed a ‘changin! With the switch to remote work—and for some organizations, permanent remote work—new technology skills are required in order for employees to be successful in the new normal, but are we still focused on soft skills as well? Absolutely! A new NetCredit infographic features collected data from various industry sources […]
We’re barely a quarter of the way through 2020 and it’s already felt like the longest year ever! The global COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the economy and the employment landscape as a result. Whatever predictions were made at the end of 2019 have gone out the window.
Are you one of the many industries that has been forced to hire more workers to keep up with demand? No matter what the circumstances, when hiring at scale, outdated recruiting practices are going to leave your talent acquisition professionals struggling to fill the void.
Burnt popcorn, microwaved fish, and cold offices are bound to get workers all fired up, but what are the most common pet peeves in the workplace?