Some industries -- especially manufacturing -- are facing significant challenges in attracting and retaining new talent as more Baby Boomers retire. Between succession planning and navigating candidate skills gaps during the recruitment process, some firms are looking at a very…
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Now that the “Big Quit” has become the “Big Stay,” companies are zeroing in on creating positive work environments where employees can grow and thrive. This is good news for HR, as a toxic workplace can hinder recruitment, retention and…
Despite the news that the IT job market shrank by more than 48,000 jobs in 2023, there are still more than 120,000 unfilled IT jobs out there, according to IT business consultants Janco Associates. If your company is tech recruiting…
If the interview process at your company is broken, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re in the majority. One study shows that 50% of companies surveyed know they’re losing talent due to their application and interview processes. What’s surprising is…
When I was in high school (a little less than 30 years ago), I remember seeing a commercial from Head & Shoulders that said, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Of course, they were trying…
Many of your peers in HR -- and their tech teams -- are still trying to get a handle on where they should jump on the bandwagon with AI integration and where they should take a “wait and see” approach.…
The digital landscape is evolving at a breakneck pace, with artificial intelligence (AI) poised to revolutionize various aspects of work. From automating routine tasks to streamlining recruitment and performance management, AI's potential to enhance efficiency and productivity within HR departments…
Data management is crucial in the human resources sector, acting as the backbone of informed decision-making and strategic planning. Effective data management enables HR professionals to streamline operations, enhance employee engagement and drive organizational growth. However, the journey toward efficiency…
Love or hate it, AI is here to stay in life and work. So AI will affect how we manage people. That impacts HR and front-line managers in new ways -- not necessarily negative ways. Just new ways. It'll be…
Since the pandemic, employee well-being is no longer a perk -- it's a necessity. Research from Forbes Advisor concluded that 59% of Gen Z workers and 68% of millennials said mental health resources are an important benefit. Leading HR pros…
ChatGPT’s release at the end of 2022 sent businesses scrambling to figure out how to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform their organizations for the better. Now AI can make life easier for HR teams by improving…
Has the time come to make an employee scheduling software change? While some human capital management (HCM) platforms have a scheduler built in, it may lack specific workforce management capabilities that your business needs. A classic example of this is…
Between juggling administrative tasks, employee inquiries and strategic company initiatives, HR is hard work. That's why HR chatbots are being deployed by many of your peers. HR chatbots are powerful tools for streamlining processes, improving efficiency and reclaiming valuable time,…
Human resources teams have an opportunity to leverage AI and agile practices to transform how they operate and strategically partner with business leaders. By adopting agile methodologies, HR can gain data-driven insights, automate repetitive tasks, personalize employees’ experiences, and pivot…
If you need to write an employee handbook, or your handbook hasn't been updated since COVID, you've probably googled "employee handbook tools" or "handbook templates" to speed up the project timeline. A small sample of some things you may have…
Technical recruiting - or the attracting of IT and software development talent - can trip up HR pros because of the nuances that are involved. It's not just about finding candidates who have the most impressive skill sets and familiarity…