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6 Recruiting Activities That Will Help Companies Hire Top Talent

HR Bartender

According to the December 2017 jobs report, U.S. unemployment is at 4.1 percent , a 17-year low. Obviously, this is good news. We want everyone who wants a job to have a job. However, it’s also a challenge. Really low unemployment means that recruiting is tougher. A lot tougher!

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Why one CPO traded in full-time employment for fractional work

HR Brew

In April 2017, Barbie Brewer’s health took a turn for the worse. So, in May 2017, she left the streaming giant in search of more flexible work. By August 2017, she was leading its 200 employees across 40 countries. After leaving Netflix in 2017, Brewer spent two years at GitLab. It’s ‘innovate.’ It’s ‘grow.’

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The One Thing You Need to Learn How to Do Well in 2017

HR Bartender

IMHO, organizations will be spending more time in 2017 talking about feedback. The post The One Thing You Need to Learn How to Do Well in 2017 appeared first on hr bartender. Employee activation takes engagement to a whole new level. Peer-to-peer feedback can lead to high levels of activation. But training is also key.

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Employees aren’t doing well—these psychologists can help HR fix that

HR Brew

While attending a wedding in 2017, Patricia Grabarek and Katina Sawyer found themselves catching up on all things work and life. By late 2017, the duo founded research and consulting firm Workr Beeing, then started a podcast, Thriving at Work , the following year to share insights directly with people pros. So, they decided to step in.

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Employer Branding: The No-Fluff Culture Conversation

Speaker: Kirsten Davidson, Senior Partner, Employer Branding, Employera

October 5 2017, 11 AM PST, 2 PM EST, 7 PM GMT In this conversation you’ll learn how to: Influence executives and get buy-in, Create a plan of shared responsibility across the organization, Why employer brand activation is essential, Establish the tools and processes to get you there, Operationalize your culture.

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How companies including Workday and Land O’Lakes approach flexible work perks for employees

HR Brew

Since 2017, EY has given US employees two week-long breaks each year, around the Fourth of July and Christmas holidays. The consulting firm rolled out the perk after a July 2017 pilot, Wendy Edgar, EY’s HR director for the Americas, previously told HR Brew. But Land O’Lakes has seen a boost in employee retention and applicant interest.

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Affordable Care Act (#ACA): Don’t Forget Your 2017 Requirements!

HR Bartender

Just in case you missed it, Congress passed the “ Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 ” and it was signed into law by the President last month. Today, I want to discuss 2017. Please consider this your public service announcement (PSA): Organizations still need to complete their 2017 ACA filings. And that might be true.

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Employer Branding: Using Social Media to Boost your Brand

Speaker: Audra Knight, Recruitment Operations Manager, Tenable

November 13 2017, 11AM PST, 2 PM EST, 7 PM EST Get on board with video content, regardless of your budget, Utilize applications and tools to boost productivity & gain competitive intelligence. This session will offer hands on practical strategies and suggestions for utilizing social marketing platforms.

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Employer Branding: The New Front-Line

Speaker: Philip Black, Head of Strategy, Omobono

October 19 2017, 11 AM PST, 2 PM EST, 7 PM GMT

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Employer Branding: Employer Branding Without Employee Advocacy is a Chocolate Teapot

Speaker: Charu Malhotra, Global Head of Talent Attraction and Employer Branding, Ferrero

November 29 2017, 12 PM PST, 3 PM EST, 8 PM EST The session will provide you with suggestions and tools for strategic implementation.

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Employer Branding: Funnel Building with your Employer Brand

Speaker: Iain Hamilton, In-house Consultant & Managing Director, People Traction

September 20 2017, 11 AM PST, 2 PM EST, 7 PM GMT So if you're serious about wanting to attract a continual flow of candidates towards your business without having to become a full-time content publisher, register now for this special event that will show you exactly how to create an engaged talent pipeline.

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Attracting & Retaining the Next Generation of Superstar Talent

Speaker: Ryan Turnbull, VP, Wellness Practices Leader at Tolman & Wiker, & Bryce Eddy, SVP Employee Benefits at Tolman & Wiker

Join us for a panel event featuring thought leaders from Tolman | Wiker, voted '2017 Best Place To Work' by the Pacific Coast Business Times, as they share insight on the strategies used by top employers to win the war for talent. Ever wonder how companies differentiate themselves to attract and retain superstar talent?

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Attracting & Retaining Superstar Talent

Speaker: Ryan Turnbull, VP, Wellness Practices Leader at Tolman & Wiker, & Bryce Eddy, SVP Employee Benefits at Tolman & Wiker

Join us for a panel event featuring thought leaders from Tolman | Wiker, voted '2017 Best Place To Work' by the Pacific Coast Business Times, as they share insight on the strategies used by top employers to win the war for talent. Ever wonder how companies differentiate themselves to attract and retain superstar talent?

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Employer Branding: Take Your Brand From 0 - 60

Speaker: Tiffany Lee, Head of Global Employer Brand, HomeAway

November 1 2017, 11AM PST, 2 PM EST, 7 PM EST If you’re feeling overwhelmed, she will help you: Identify easy starting points, Choose social media channels, Prioritize your time and spending, Collect employee-generated content, Review branding that you can AND can’t control.

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Enriching the Employee Experience

Speaker: Isaac Mallory, Director of Sales & Business Development at HR Performance Solutions, and Jennifer Dickey, HR Consultant and speaker for HR Performance Solutions

In the month of October 2017, the U.S. In today’s employment market, the power has shifted from employer to employee as the competition for top talent grows. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported an unemployment rate of 4.1 This means our employees now have the choice to be very selective regarding career opportunities and employers.