The Great Resignation makes finding new talent hard. But there is a way you can garner fresh, young workers and keep your talent pipeline full. It’s called an internship program. No, it’s not new, but thanks to the pandemic many…
Recruiting
We don't want to scare our HR pros too much, but you should know: The labor shortage you feel now will most likely be a pain point for a long time. The better news: We have expert- and research-driven strategies…
If you're eager to recruit new grads to your company, a recent survey conducted by virtual health and well-being solution TimelyMD will be of interest. The study polled over 1,000 new grads across the U.S. and found that the majority…
Many HR professionals struggle to find ideal job candidates these days. So when you find them, the last thing you want to do is turn them off. Instead, HR pros want to keep job candidates engaged and interested in your…
You'd think hiring remote employees would be no different than hiring people who work on-site. But the pandemic-fueled need and desire to beef up remote and hybrid work arrangements has created a different hiring environment. And nearly every organization faces…
Let's face it -- hiring is a struggle for all employers right now. It's a job seeker's market, and competition for talent is tight. When offering better pay isn't an option, a lot of employers are wondering what they can…
Let’s switch gears today and talk about WalletHub’s new report on 2022’s Happiest Cities in America. Yep, that’s right. No doom-and-gloom talk about COVID-19 or all the regulatory requirements coming down the line. We're focusing on happiness and how this…
Every hiring professional knows it's illegal to discriminate against a candidate based on their gender, race, religion or age. But a recent survey revealed that a good amount of hirers find themselves inadvertently engaging in age discrimination during the hiring…
If you want to know one thing job candidates want to find in your job listing, it’s salary ranges. How else will they be able to decide if your position, which seems perfect for them, will allow them to pay…
Over the past year, there has been widespread coverage of labor shortages in industries such as healthcare, hospitality and manufacturing. Less publicized, but no less challenging, is a similar labor shortfall facing U.S. public sector agencies where, as of September…
While almost everyone has adjusted to remote work by now, there continue to be some hiccups employers need to look out for. And one recent story brings to light a worry that hiring managers might not have even thought of…
It seems most employers agree hiring and retaining employees this year isn’t going to get any easier. And all employers can do is to look for new sources of talent and alter the skills required to get work done. …
Heads up, federal employers and contractors. If you have a question about a candidate's criminal history in your application, you'll need to remove it. In December 2021, the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act went into effect, preventing federal…
Many companies' efforts to improve diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) took a hit throughout the pandemic. Now let's make a new push for DEI. Unfortunately, COVID-19's effects on the workplace worsened many of the inequities that HR pros and organizational…
You've probably had it happen at least once. A great employee resigns for a new opportunity elsewhere ... only to contact you a few months later asking for their old job back. A few years ago, most HR pros would…
Hiring. Recruiting. Talent acquisition. Doesn't it all mean the same thing? There's actually a crucial difference between recruiting and talent acquisition, and understanding this will help you establish a more effective hiring strategy. Recruiting happens when employers are addressing a…
