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INTERVIEW: Dave Ulrich on How To Win the War for Talent

HR Bartender

The term “war for talent” was first used in 2001 in a Harvard Business Press book by the same name. It refers to a competitive landscape in recruiting and retention. Given the recent shift to a candidate-driven market and other indicators like low unemployment, the use of war for talent seems very appropriate. On one level, I get it.

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I did pre-hire assessments: What’s next?

HR Management

So, with the cost of a bad hire reckoned by some in the recruitment industry to be in the region of $240,000 per employee including salary, onboarding and training, getting the interview process right is crucial. Both interviewer and candidate will have “learned” to operate a certain way, not necessarily in line with who they naturally are.

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Start With A Strong Behavioral Foundation; Add Training

HR Management

We are all different – that’s a given – but if you are in the business of “people” it’s imperative that you recognize and understand behavioral differences, including how to manage and lead them to individual and corporate success. A person’s skills are a moot point if he or she can’t effectively interact with the team or customers.

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Fine-tune hiring with pre-hire assessments

HR Management

The science and art of hiring, retaining and properly matching people to positions and positions to organizational needs and culture is mission-critical. Every business wants to hire quality people. Many will have a structured approach to the type of candidates they are looking for, that is, in terms of qualifications, experience and availability.

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Why Self-Esteem Is Critical to Successful Leadership

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M&A Friday! This Week’s HR Deals and Trending #HotInHR News

Advos

New Learning Modules Added to HR Genius for the Week of July 9, 2018 Including Best Practices in Avoiding Discrimination, Group Health Plans, and More. Related: Americans quitting their jobs at fastest rate since 2001 — and that’s a good thing. This strategy works better than diversity training (FastCompany). Sign up now.

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HR leaders seeking to invest in childcare benefits can look into these state programs

HR Brew

Though there are some federal childcare policies, they’re “not nearly enough,” said Brian Gutman, director of government relations for childcare company the Learning Care Group, in a recent panel at the Society for Human Resource Management’s annual conference in Chicago. Florida’s childcare tax credit program.

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