ApplicantStack
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Traditional hiring practices have long relied on filtering factors such as college degrees and work experience. While a prospective employee’s education and prior employment can be valuable assets, only applying those filters may exclude a huge swath of talented job seekers. Considering a skills-first hiring approach may reveal some hidden gems in the pool of candidates.
HR Brew
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Jamie Gildersleeve, like most other HR professionals she knows, didn’t dream of pursuing a career in the people function when she was young. “If you ask[ed] me as a high school senior, I was joining the Coast Guard after school. I was going to jump out of helicopters; you would have found me in Cuba somewhere,” Gildersleeve, who now is director of HR at Pittsburgh-based Mascaro Construction, told HR Brew.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Hotel workers launched a significant workers strike across the United States, which started with thousands of hotel workers’ strikes, marking one of the largest labor actions in recent years. The strike, which began over Labor Day weekend, involves about 10,000 workers and spans eight major cities. The hotel workers strike is an extensive action that stems from stalled contract negotiations with leading hotel chains including Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott.
HR Brew
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The job market seems to be finally landing after what’s felt like the longest, bumpiest ride ever. Job openings posted on the last day of July fell to a new low since January 2021, according to the newest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday. Meanwhile, hiring changed little and total separations increased in July, while total job openings, hires, and separations in June were downwardly revised from what was initially re
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
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Bullhorn Blog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
This post was contributed by Bullhorn Marketplace partner Staffing Future. It’s easy for recruiters to fall into the trap of treating candidates like products or commodities. Just a few years ago, candidates were plentiful, and enticing a candidate to switch jobs was often as simple as offering a big salary boost. However, the current labor market shortage coupled with a labor participation rate at a 40-year low means that recruiters must come up with simple, easy, and innovative ways to engage
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Engage2Excel
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Today’s competitive business environment has made attracting and retaining top talent more challenging. Companies are constantly seeking innovative strategies to not only bring in skilled professionals but also to keep them engaged and satisfied in their roles. One powerful yet often underutilized tool in this endeavor is employee recognition. By leveraging recognition effectively, organizations can create a positive work culture that attracts high-quality candidates and fosters long-term employ
HR Brew
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
These days, you practically need a crystal ball to predict what will happen next in the labor market. While the Great Resignation may have felt like a once-in-a-lifetime event, as people moved to new jobs at record-high rates, there’s been some speculation that it could happen again, and soon. However, recruitment experts who spoke with HR Brew had varying opinions about whether that may transpire.
HRExecutive
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
In today’s talent-constrained world of work, every company is looking to attract, retain and engage people with the right skills to drive organizational performance. Pay is a big part of the equation—in fact, in times of inflation and rising costs , it’s the No. 1 employee experience consideration. - Advertisement - New legislation around pay transparency and pay equity around the world, high-profile lawsuits like the $118 million Google settlement, and changing employee expectations put even mo
HR Brew
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Looking for a new job is often characterized as being a full-time endeavor. The same goes for raising children. So it’s no wonder that single parents report struggling with balancing both. Some 44% of single parents in the US have had to turn down job interviews because of scheduling constraints, a recent survey from career and outplacement services firm Careerminds found.
AIHR
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Understanding the key drivers of employee engagement is crucial for keeping your workforce motivated and productive. These drivers help HR professionals identify what drives engagement, whether it is recognition, professional development, or a positive work environment. By focusing on these factors, you can create a culture where employees feel valued and invested in their work, leading to better performance and retention.
HRWatchdog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
One of our employees with a disability requires a reasonable accommodation. May we choose the reasonable accommodation that we provide? Perhaps. Determining what accommodations, if any, we must provide to employees with a disability is one of the more challenging personnel matters that employers will work through, largely due to the unique case-by-case nature of each request for accommodations.
Bullhorn Blog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
This post was contributed by Bullhorn Marketplace partner Staffing Future. It’s easy for recruiters to fall into the trap of treating candidates like products or commodities. Just a few years ago, candidates were plentiful, and enticing a candidate to switch jobs was often as simple as offering a big salary boost. However, the current labor market shortage coupled with a labor participation rate at a 40-year low means that recruiters must come up with simple, easy, and innovative ways to engage
Cezanne
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Are your HR processes damaging employee engagement? In summary: HR processes, policies and procedures directly affect employee engagement. Overly strict policies, ineffective performance management systems, and a lack of professional development opportunities are just some of the things that can make employees feel undervalued and demotivated. HR and leadership need to create employee-centred HR strategies to build a work environment where employees feel engaged and empowered to excel in their r
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HRExecutive
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
I don’t often cover return-to-office topics, but a recent note about Alex Zekoff, CEO of Thoughtful AI , stood out. Zekoff argues that requiring in-office work is crucial and he believes Google fell behind in AI because it prioritized work-life balance over building a high-performance culture. - Advertisement - With this in mind, Zekoff has required much of his staff to work in person at Thoughtful’s Austin office, believing in-person collaboration is crucial for start-ups with a “win-now&
MTM Recognition
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
In the transportation and logistics industry, recognizing employees for their hard work and dedication is crucial. From drivers to warehouse staff, these professionals often face long hours, tight deadlines, and safety challenges. Implementing an effective recognition program not only improves morale but can also drive better performance, increase safety awareness, and boost employee retention—key factors for decision-makers in this field.
UrbanBound HR
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
You’re an HR pro, not a marketing guru, so terms like “branding” don’t usually catch your eye. But in a talent-challenged industry like healthcare, it’s in your interest to embrace employer branding—because you can leverage it to improve your recruiting outcomes. Not up-to-speed on branding? Okay, here’s the least you should know.
Cloverleaf
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Think about the kind of workplace where managers do more than just check off tasks and meet deadlines. You need people who lead—where they inspire, connect, and motivate their teams to do their best work every day. Getting to this point isn’t easy. The magic lies in those often overlooked but crucial human skills. Emotional intelligence (EQ), active listening, and empathy aren’t just “nice-to-haves.” They’re the real tools that help managers handle the daily grind—whether it’s resolv
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The Incentive Solutions News blog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
If you sell through a channel, you might have encountered an inconvenient truth: your sales don’t move unless your indirect sellers—dealers, distributors, etc.—move them. And, unfortunately, you’re not the one in charge of their movements. It’s not always easy to influence indirect salespeople, but it can and has been done with great results. Figuring out how to motivate distributors and dealers requires a deep understanding of what they need, some innate business simpatico, and offerings that i
Staffbase
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Employee engagement is a critical focus for organizations striving to maintain a competitive edge in today’s rapidly changing business environment. As the dynamics of work evolve, understanding the latest trends in employee engagement is vital for fostering a motivated, productive, and satisfied workforce. This blog post will explore the top employee engagement trends for 2024.
Business Management Daily
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Most managers hesitate to acknowledge their leadership weaknesses. Who wants to think about flaws? Intelligent leaders who want to help their company and their careers are those who do that. Stagnation inhibits progress. Those who settle for “good enough” impress few. Tackling leadership weaknesses, though, promotes job engagement and self-confidence and leads to personal and professional growth.
Civility Partners
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
This last Labor Day should have been a day of rest—a chance for employees to recharge and reflect on the contributions they’ve made to their organizations. But for many workers, the reality was likely far from relaxing. A 2023 Gallup survey shows that only 32% of U.S. employees feel engaged at work , and burnout is hitting record levels. The American Institute of Stress also reports that 83% of workers deal with work-related stress , with burnout being a major issue.
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Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.
Accendo Technologies
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Written by Sheu Quen • 4 minute read • September 4, 2024 Are your training programs truly equipping employees with the skills they need to excel in today’s dynamic workplace? In this article, we explore the components of successful employee training programs that ensure the development of both soft and hard skills. Our guide outlines the current training landscape, challenges, and actionable steps to take to craft effective training initiatives and how TalentPulse can help.
The Talent Guide
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
“The future belongs to those who see possibilities before they become obvious.” John Sculley, former CEO at Pepsi and Apple Employer branding Defining and effectively communicating the vision, mission, purpose and values of an organisation has the potential to transform metrics across the talent lifecycle and positions HR leaders at the heart of a business.
The Employer Handbook
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Because I’m here to remind you (and tell them) that “salary exempt” generally means nothing unless the employee performs certain duties. But let’s start with the basics. The Fair Labor Standards Act requires most companies to pay their U.S. employees at least the federal minimum wage for all hours worked and overtime pay at not less than time and one-half the regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 hours in a workweek.
ACA Times
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Complying with the Affordable Care Act requires acute attention to detail. Learn the most common obstacles to ACA compliance and how to overcome them. The post Learn the Most Common ACA Challenges and How to Overcome Them first appeared on The ACA Times.
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In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.
WEX Inc.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Whether you’re transitioning from your parents’ insurance, landed your first full-time job, or are simply obtaining coverage for the first time, choosing health plans and employee benefits options can be overwhelming. You’ll likely hear a lot of terms and acronyms that you’ve never heard before. For first-time health insurance and benefits electees, we’re kicking off a three-part blog series just for you to walk through considerations when making these decisions.
Zalaris
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
SAP HR is more than just a software suite – it is a comprehensive solution that enables companies to handle the complexities of modern HR management while increasing efficiency. In this blog post, we will explain what SAP HR includes, focusing on the central modules of the software solution and its benefits. We will also discuss the evolution of the software, its interfaces with other SAP products, and provide seven reasons why switching to SAP HR might be beneficial for your company.
Perceptyx
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The modern healthcare industry has a diverse workforce that spans four generations. A recent study by Perceptyx's Center for Workforce Transformation offers insights into how these different age groups approach their careers. Drawing on data from more than 1,400 healthcare employees, the research highlights generational variations in attitudes toward professional growth and acknowledgment.
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