Tag: hiring

The New World of Work: Jobs You’ve Never Heard of, and the Skills Needed to Fill Them

If you’re unfamiliar with the work of carbon accountants, machine learning specialists, sustainability educators and manufacturing process engineers, you have plenty of company. And if “human skills” aren’t already required of your employees, you aren’t alone. But it’s time to get up to speed on both. A seismic shift in the proficiencies needed to fill […]

Employee Engagement Low? Use Tailored Career Paths and Continuous Learning to Increase It

A recent survey by the consulting firm Gallagher shows that while 43% of companies support employees in developing career paths, only 19% focus on providing engaging and challenging work. The other 81 percent, according to the authors, are overlooking this critical component, noting that, “To boost engagement, companies can consider ways to challenge their employees […]

How to Write Job Descriptions That Appeal to Gen Z

A thousand Instagram reels have been pointed at the differences between the various generations—a hello, fellow kids! vibe that’s easy to laugh at but hard to reconcile in the workplace. But as millennials and Gen Xers look to hire more members of Gen Z, the importance of understanding how to recruit members of the younger […]

Faces of HR: Becky Wallace—A Force of Change in the Human Landscape

Becky Wallace, Head of People at LearnUpon, is a seasoned HR professional with a passion for creating positive and impactful work environments. With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, Wallace has honed her skills in leadership, strategy, and employee development. Before joining LearnUpon, she held key roles at renowned companies like Yahoo […]

Navigating the Gig Economy: Pros and Cons of Leveraging Independent Contractors

When it comes to staffing an organization, there are more options than the traditional full-time, closely supervised W-2 employee. Many organizations leverage independent contractors, a type of worker that is treated differently for both employment law and tax purposes, and that offers both advantages and disadvantages when compared to traditional workers. Understanding Independent Contractors Independent […]

Faces of HR: Sibyl McCarley’s Journey from Temp to C-Suite

Sibyl McCarley, Chief People Officer (CPO) at HireVue, is a seasoned HR leader with a unique career journey. Her path to the C-suite began unexpectedly when she graduated with degrees in English, Psychology, and History. Initially planning to pursue a law degree, McCarley took a detour to gain work experience and earn a master’s degree. […]

Leveraging LinkedIn to Grow Your Network and Influence

LinkedIn is a great social media platform for business professionals—arguably the best social media platform for business professionals. Whether using it to build a network to aid in job search or business development, to assist in professional development, to market B2B products and services, or simply to share and learn with others, LinkedIn can be […]

5 Tips to Reduce Turnover and Hold on to Top Talent

When it comes to ensuring your company has the very best employees, your mind might go directly to recruitment. While it’s true that finding amazing candidates is an essential part of human resources, the truth is that it’s only the beginning of a long and complex process of making and keeping hires. Employee turnover can […]

 “Ghost Jobs”: What’s Up with That?

The term “ghosting” originally surfaced to describe relationship situations where someone suddenly ends communication or contact with another, with no explanation. It has since extended into professional settings, including the workplace. For instance, during the hiring process some employers have discovered that they have been ghosted by candidates who start, but don’t finish, the process—and […]

Despite Progress, Lack of College Degree Still Carries Stigma Among Many Employers 

A college degree doesn’t seem to have the same bang for its buck as it once did. In addition to exploding costs, many Americans are questioning the very need for a college degree in many fields.  Formerly Valued  In the second half of the 20th century, a college education was almost synonymous with future success. […]