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Professional and business services employees are thinking twice before quitting

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million in March, and the quit rate for all industries remained at 2.2% The professional and business services industry, in particular, saw the biggest monthly decline, down 131,000, or 19%, to 560,000 in April. Do we need people trained in certain areas?’” Corporate employees are quitting less. million, hardly changed from 3.4

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This HR leader is applying her career lessons to finding and retaining workers in construction

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She said construction is an industry that is experiencing a similar phenomenon as HR, adding that kids don’t necessarily dream of having a career in the field. She said construction is an industry that is experiencing a similar phenomenon as HR, adding that kids don’t necessarily dream of having a career in the field.

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Hot dog chain Portillo’s staffs its restaurants with corporate employees during the holiday season

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If I’ve learned anything from watching The Bear , it’s that working in a restaurant is hard—maybe even as hard as it is for talent pros to staff service roles. Quit and turnover rates in the service sector remain higher than those in all other industries, according to data from the US Chamber of Commerce. Employee experiences.

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HR pros don’t need Jamie Dimon to tell them AI is as transformational as the printing press

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AI at work is not new, but large language models (LLMs) and machine learning—think ChatGPT—have garnered prominent media headlines this last year, and corporate America is responding swiftly. It was a puzzling document that left some wondering if the finance exec is eyeing political office.

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A Brief History of Human Resources (Infographic)

The answer is complicated, but there’s a lot we can learn from HR industry turning points. How did we get to this point in HR history? Check out the most influential moments in the history of HR in our infographic seen here.

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Getting frank with Portillo’s HR pro

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Jill Waite has worked in the restaurant and retail industries her entire career, beginning with a stint at Chuck E. These employees connected with their work differently after the experience, since they built relationships with restaurant staff and learned about their work. “It Click here to introduce yourself.

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Considering a four-day workweek? These employers experimented with different approaches

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Some 54% of employees say they’d work longer days if they could have a three-day weekend, while 37% would switch companies or industries to do the same, according to an August Bankrate survey. In doing so, they learned that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. The company, he said, has offered this flexibility company-wide.

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5 Tips to Advance Your Career as a Technical Recruiter

Just as the tech industry revolves around innovation, so does technical recruiting. What you’ll learn: Tips to strengthen your relationship management. Modern recruiters must commit to actively adapting and advancing their hiring strategies to advance their careers by attracting top candidates in a competitive landscape.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course

When comparing the hospitality industries in India, Iraq, the UK, and the US, you will see that there is a consistent underrepresentation of persons from different ethnic, gender, and disability origins across all levels of the industry. DEI is multidimensional, and understanding this is key to its success.

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How to Onboard New Hires in 10 Minutes or Less

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Join us September 10th to learn how this three-part system provides a blueprint to: Reduce Dropoff: Maintain momentum from the offer letter to the first day. Compiling strategies from industry-leading staffing companies with insights you can implement immediately, the Ten Minute Onboarding system will have you onboarding in record time.

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Using AI to Enhance the Candidate and Employee Experience

Speaker: Jeanne Meister, Founding Partner, Future Workplace

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is penetrating every major industry from healthcare to advertising, transportation, finance, law, and education. So the question for many in HR is "How can AI be used to re-imagine people practices such as talent acquisition, new hire onboarding, learning & development, and coaching?"

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How Automation Advances the Talent Pipeline from Beginning to End

Speaker: Jeff Mills, Solutions Marketing Director, SAP

Automation has been the signature benefit of adopting technology since the industrial revolution, but by blending automation into your recruitment efforts, you can deliver a personalized candidate experience during one of the most meaningful moments that an individual will have with your organization.

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Preventing Employee Burnout in Restaurants & Hospitality: An Integrated Approach

Speaker: Lissa Bowen - Chief People + Culture Officer, Full Course Executive Director, Full Course Foundation

Employee burnout is a pervasive issue in the fast-paced and demanding restaurant industry, resulting in decreased productivity, high turnover rates, and compromised mental well-being. July 25, 2023 at 9:30am PT, 12:30 pm ET, 5:30 pm BST

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Does Your Company Need Help Solving These 4 Common eLearning Challenges?

If you want to know how to get ahead of the game and avoid the common mishaps in selling your eLearning courses, you’ve come to the right place! Lambda Solutions has identified the most common and costly challenges faced by eLearning providers today. These include: Overcoming the high cost of scaling.

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Power Space Training Program

Power Space provides training for companies migrating toward more permanent remote work opportunities for their employees. Founded on 20 years of remote work experience, these bite-sized programs offer the best insight for industry professionals.