Tag: recruiting

Boost Retention Through Social Impact: 6 Strategies to Cultivate a Culture of Volunteerism and Purpose in Your Company

By Nisha Kadaba, PagerDuty Aug 7, 2024 Recruiting

Updated: Aug 7, 2024

Employee impact programs have become table stakes in today’s competitive hiring landscape. Millennial and Gen-Z candidates in particular value and seek out corporations driven by a purpose which aligns to their values. According to PagerDuty’s recently released FY24 Impact Report, 96% of employees participated in the company’s volunteer, giving, and/or 1:1 donation match program to […]

Best Interview Questions to Assess a Candidate’s Conflict Resolution Ability

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Aug 2, 2024 Recruiting

Updated: Aug 2, 2024

What are the best interview questions to assess candidates’ ability to manage and resolve conflicts? What answers should interviewers seek? In this Q&A, Richard Birke, chief architect of JAMS Pathways, the leader in early conflict resolution that helps prevent or solve workplace problems, provides tips. Here’s what he had to say. When looking for executives […]

What Are Personality Hires?

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Jul 31, 2024 Recruiting

Updated: Jul 31, 2024

When there’s a perception that a particular employee was hired for something other than their directly applicable job skills, some kind of “hire” term is often applied to their situation. For example, the term “diversity hire” or “affirmative action” hire is often used pejoratively to refer to a woman or minority who is perceived to […]

Gen Z Job Seekers: Balancing Independence and Parental Support

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Jul 23, 2024 Recruiting

Updated: Jul 23, 2024

There’s no denying that Generation Z (Gen Z) represents the future of the American workforce. Gen Z is already projected to overtake Baby Boomers in terms of U.S. workforce representation in 2024, and by 2030, it’s estimated that Gen Z will make up 30% of the total workforce. This means employers would do well to […]

From Finance to DEIB: Layla Ramirez’s Path to Creating Equitable Workplaces

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Jul 22, 2024 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Aug 9, 2024

Layla Ramirez, the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) at Justworks, has built a career dedicated to fostering inclusive workplaces. Her journey from financial services to DEIB leadership highlights her commitment to creating equitable environments. Here we explore Ramirez’s background, career path, and impactful work at Justworks, providing valuable insights for DEI and […]

3 Innovative Approaches to Assessing Candidate Fit

By Claire Swinarski, Contributing Editor Jul 22, 2024 Recruiting

Updated: Jul 22, 2024

In today’s job market, HR professionals know that locating the perfect candidate goes way beyond evaluating qualifications on paper. The traditional ways of doing things–a resume, a round of interviews, an offer—are still valuable. There’s nothing wrong with keeping your hiring process classic. But these steps may not always be the best way to comprehensively […]

Faces of HR: The Pilot Leading HR to New Horizons—Cliff Jurkiewicz

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Jul 11, 2024 Faces of HR

Updated: Jul 11, 2024

Cliff Jurkiewicz is a self-described “technologist, musician, and pilot,” and his diverse experiences have blended to create a unique perspective in the world of Human Resources (HR). While his 30-year journey began in design and technology, culminating in leadership roles at a digital advertising agency and a successful software firm, Jurkiewicz’s true passion lies in […]

Virtual Layoffs and Employee Rights – What are the Best Practices?

By Robert Hinckley, Jr., Buchalter Jul 8, 2024 Recruiting

Updated: Jul 8, 2024

Laying off employees in today’s business and legal environment can often feel like a minefield and a potential public relations nightmare for employers. Layoffs are by their nature a complex and sensitive process with significant legal implications, especially when employees are working remotely. However, terminating employees virtually has proven to be even more difficult for […]

Keep Administrative Compensation Competitive with the Latest Data

By Leah Warwick, American Society of Administrative Professionals Jul 1, 2024 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jul 1, 2024

Administrative professionals (APs) are often considered the glue that keeps an organization running smoothly, making their recruitment and retention critical for businesses across industries. With the job market more competitive than ever before, HR leaders must consider the latest trends in the administrative profession. It is particularly important to stay informed about APs’ evolving compensation, […]

HR+AI 2024: A Live Event in NYC

By Madeleine Collins, Editor, HR Daily Advisor Staff Jun 24, 2024 HR Technology

Updated: Jun 27, 2024

Artificial intelligence is no longer a thing of the imagination, sci-fi movies, and comic books. If anything, it’s quickly becoming a part of daily life. 63% of AI users are satisfied with generative AI tools in assisting decision making, and 42% of those who don’t currently use AI plan to in the coming year. For […]