Training Strategies to Help Close the Skills Gap
Closing the skills gap is an ongoing challenge for employers, and a recent survey found that the gap is widening in some organizations.
Tag: Technology
State-of-the-Art Simulation Training Gives Employees Hands-On Experience
Many organizations are turning to virtual simulators to create realistic training scenarios and, in the process, help employees refine their skills and learn best practices. From computerized flight simulators for pilots to simulators that give healthcare professionals opportunities to practice lifesaving skills, the technology is proving to be a great benefit for a wide range […]
Screening and Hiring in IT
Competition for IT talent may have companies overlooking important steps when it comes to candidate screening.
Ageism in Tech
A new study conducted by Visier, a leading provider of talent management solutions, finds systemic ageism exists in tech hiring practices.
Is HR Automation Happening Too Fast?
While employers increasingly see the benefits of HR technology, a new survey from global talent solutions firm Randstad Sourceright also finds there are serious concerns about the pace of change.
Recruiting Technology: Help or Hindrance?
HR managers and recruiters both understand that applicants are spending most of their time looking at job boards like Indeed® and CareerBuilder®. Additionally, applicants are interested in specific companies and spend their time on those companies’ career websites.
Is Virtual Reality the New Recruiting Frontier?
If you’ve ever donned a headset and been transported to a virtual world, you’ll likely agree that virtual reality (VR) has tremendous potential for various business functions, including recruiting, onboarding, and training.
Don’t Let Technology Add Risks to Process of Screening Applicants
The practice of screening applicants through the internet – particularly by using Google and social networking sites – is becoming more and more commonplace. But employers need to understand there are times when they just shouldn’t look.
Don’t Forget to Check in Later in the Onboarding Process
On Friday we heard from Lindsay Sanchez from Kore about how bots can be used to streamline the onboarding process. Today we’ll look at what bots can do at the 30 days-hired-or-more mark.
Don’t Let Lack of Training Create Social Media Chaos
There’s no denying social media is here to stay, and its impact on the workplace can’t be ignored. So employers are smart to be proactive and have policies in place to help them avoid potential liability connected to employee use of social media.