How to Thrive in the Freelance Economy
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As Governments Ease Up on Criminals, Is It Time for Recruiters to Do the Same?
There have long been criticisms of the harsh penalties handed down to those convicted of nonviolent drug charges in the United States.
Best Practices: Train Your Staff on Hiring Seasonal Workers
Seasonal workers are an integral part of the global economy, especially during the summer months and holiday season. And they help organizations bring in a lot of earnings each year—billions, sometimes trillions, of dollars.
Recruiting as Sales
It’s a decades-old argument: Recruiting is sales, no it’s not.
Confidence, Courage, and Coaching—the 3 Cs to H
By Renée Robertson There are three qualities that HR professionals should have in order to shift from a tactical role to a strategic role. Let’s take each one and discuss how these qualities create a shift in capability and perception and change the HR Brand. Click here to read more.
Do You Use Training to Help Prioritize Employee Engagement?
The question is: “Why do employees disengage, and how can you motivate managers to make employee engagement a priority?” Here is how our training expert responded: In his book, The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave: How to Recognize the Subtler Signs and Act Before It’s Too Late (AMACOM Books, 2005), author Leigh Branham identifies the […]
Looking for a New Recruitment and Retention Benefit? Consider the Sallie Mae 401(k)
By Holly K. Jones, J.D. Take a moment and picture your workforce. They come in each day and serve customers, build products, promote brands, and counsel clients, but what is their “why?” What are the primary factors that drive your employees to come into work, even when they have a case of the Mondays? Maybe […]
HR Trends–What’s Hot and What’s Not
What’s happening in HR out in the real world? What are your competitors up to? Let’s find out! Dear Readers, With the constantly changing scope of social media, engagement, and analytics, it’s hard to stay on top of the latest trends in HR. How are your colleagues—and competitors—handling things out in the field? Please take […]
Occupational health and safety due diligence defense alive and well
by Rosalind H. Cooper A recent case involving charges against a company under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act has confirmed that the defense of due diligence is alive and well. The defense of due diligence—which may allow employers to avoid a conviction under occupational health and safety legislation—can be difficult to establish. Even […]
Employers Offer Incentives to Lure Tech Talent
Salaries for technology professionals in the United States were flat in 2017, according to the annual salary report from tech career platform Dice. But all is not lost, when it comes to attracting tech talent.