article thumbnail

2024 was a hard year for HR

HR Brew

HR Brew spoke with Laura Mazzullo, owner of East Side Staffing, about what happened to the people profession in 2024. Since she started recruiting for HR specifically in 2007, Mazzullo told HR Brew the HR industry has had three particularly bad years: 2008, 2020, and 2024. It’s not you. It’s everyone. It’s not a personal flaw.

Staffing 381
article thumbnail

How recruiters can navigate a split labor market in 2025

HR Brew

Since she started recruiting for HR positions in 2007, Laura Mazzullo, founder of East Side Staffing, has seen the HR function endure three particularly bad years: 2008, 2020, and 2024. Its not a great time to be a white-collar job seeker, Mazzullo previously told HR Brew.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

AI, talent shortages, and distrust: These are the biggest challenges HR pros are bracing for in 2025

HR Brew

2024 was not without its challenges, many of which are likely to follow HR into the new year. 2025 is already shaping up to be a doozy of a year. HR Brew asked people pros to share the biggest headaches they’re bracing for in 2025, and unsurprisingly, issues like return to office, hybrid work, AI, and talent shortages are top of mind.

article thumbnail

World of HR: Roughly one-third of employers in India are struggling to recruit and retain talent

HR Brew

Roughly one-third (34%) of organizations are struggling to find the right talent and retain workers, according to the 2024 Talent Trends report from Michael Page staffing, which surveyed 3,087 people in India. Where in the world?

article thumbnail

2024 Payroll Calendar Templates

These calendars provide pay period dates and paydays for biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll in 2024. Use them as a reminder or share with employees so they can celebrate payday.

article thumbnail

2024 HR Tech M&A Activity: A Year of Resilience and Growth

Lighthouse

The HR technology market in 2024 was a story of resilience and growth amidst a rapidly changing global landscape. From groundbreaking mergers and acquisitions to the introduction of innovative solutions that redefine talent management, payroll, and employee experience, 2024 has proven to be a year of transformation. With the U.S.

article thumbnail

Boomerang employees could be the secret to recruiting high-quality talent in a cooling labor market

HR Brew

in July 2024. Similarly, employers have posted an average of 3,180 job postings per month that mention “boomerang,” “rehire,” and “alumni hires” so far in 2024, higher than in 2022 and 2023, as per data shared with HR Brew from labor market analytics TalentNeuron. That number jumped to 3.1%

article thumbnail

10 HR Metrics to Track in 2024

Equip your business for success in 2024. Master recruiting, control skyrocketing labor costs, and reduce turnover rates. Get insights into key metrics like Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, and Turnover Rate.

article thumbnail

2024 HR Calendar of Important Dates

64% of HR managers lack the time and resources to meet HR compliance challenges and 50% of HR professionals lack confidence in their ability to keep up with ever-changing rules and regulations ( UpCounsel ). This free calendar from Paycor can help.

article thumbnail

Balancing Cost and Care: 3 Key Considerations for Cost Optimization in 2024

The top priorities for employers in 2024 are retaining talent, growing revenue and sales, and attracting talent. Discover essential strategies for employers to balance cost optimization with care. To achieve these goals, employers are turning towards comprehensive total rewards strategies informed by data-driven insights.

article thumbnail

Preparing for 2024 Annual Enrollment

Speaker: Kimberley P.H. Mitchell, JD & Andrew Malahowski, JD

Annual enrollment requires HR professionals to communicate with a large number of employees and complete a number of administrative activities, all within a short period of time. Join us in our latest webinar designed to guide you in this year’s annual enrollment process.

article thumbnail

The Definitive Guide to Onboarding for 2024

Hiring a new employee is an expensive and time-consuming process. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), it typically costs $4,425 to hire a new employee — not to mention the 36 days the average team spends trying to fill a position.

article thumbnail

Your 2024 Annual Talent Acquisition Roadmap: Its Seasonal!

Recruiting is seasonal! Our popular Talent Acquisition Roadmap helps you master seasonal hiring like a boss. We break down key data on the ever-changing job market so you can take advantage of peak hiring times and ace recruiting even in slower seasons.

article thumbnail

Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more?

article thumbnail

The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. 📅 December 10, 2024 at 9:30am PT, 12:30pm ET, 5:30pm GT If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. It's a survival strategy. Register now and stay ahead!