Spark Hire

DECEMBER 4, 2014

'International recruiting efforts have expanded and become easier over the years. No longer do we face huge challenges as before when it comes to doing business overseas. One of the recruiting tools that has simplified the task is video. When looking at the evolution of international recruiting and the changes over the recent years, it is clear to see that video is the future of international hiring. .

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TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 16, 2014

'The candidate-driven market is here to stay and the pace at which candidates are rejecting offers is quickening. MRINetwork’s most recent Recruiter Sentiment Study says that 83 percent of the 333 responding recruiters describe the current employment market as candidate-driven. In three years, the percentage of recruiters who say candidates are in the driver’s seat has risen 29 points.

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TalentCulture

DECEMBER 18, 2014

'Hands down, the most important investment you could possibly have in your company is your employees. Are you investing a large percentage in hiring the right employees? Do you have a winning team? If so, employee retention should be your top priority. Here are 10 surprisingly easy ways to achieve it. Develop an employee retention strategy. Don’t leave this to the last minute, or go into it unprepared.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 10, 2014

'In the past, many companies gave employees a certain number of paid days off for vacation, then some for sickness and a few more for personal time. These days, many employers are giving a lump sum of paid-time-off (PTO) days per year to cover any type of absence. But now, there’s a new trend gaining some traction. Unlimited PTO. Made popular by Virgin founder, Richard Branson , unlimited PTO lets people take off as many days as they want – no questions asked.

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Cornerstone On Demand

DECEMBER 2, 2014

'What does it take to be a good leader? A few standout qualities are accountability, resilience, and compassion. What does it take to be a thriving entrepreneur? Creativity, courage, and an infallible spirit can make the difference between freedom and free fall. That being said, fostering these traits is far easier said than done. We need examples and inspiration so we can shape our own experience.

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Spark Hire

DECEMBER 17, 2014

'We’re very excited to announce that a Spark Hire and JobAdder integration is coming soon! Utilizing the upcoming integrated solution, JobAdder customers can reap the benefits of Spark Hire’s video interviewing solutions from within their applicant tracking system. Not only are we pumped to soon offer this integrated solution to our customers, but we’re also happy to be working with a great team of people led by Brett Iredale, CEO of JobAdder.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'Anyone who has experience with recruiting and hiring talent of late understands that talent acquisition is as much a science as it is an art. The exciting potential behind talent analytics is that it has fueled the science side of power recruiting and hiring – using data, metrics and analytics to understand who you should be sourcing and from where, for example, instead of making decisions solely on gut instinct.

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TalentCulture

DECEMBER 2, 2014

'A relatively recent term, “job hopping” is now used in mainstream society as a way to describe the phenomena of hopping from one job to the next job, rather than maintaining one job or career throughout the course of a lifetime. Here’s what you need to know about job hopping, as well as some myths we will dispel about it. Classically, as children we are taught to be loyal, hardworking, and dedicated.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 9, 2014

'(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at iCIMS , a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions for growing businesses. NJBIZ recently ranked iCIMS 18 th on the list of New Jersey’s Fast Growing Companies. Congrats to them! Enjoy the post.). We all know what a bottleneck is, right? It’s the stage in a process that causes the entire process to stop, slow down, or be less effective.

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Cornerstone On Demand

DECEMBER 16, 2014

'The ineffectiveness of traditional performance reviews is yesterday's news. But as the season of giving approaches, smart HR pros realize the traditional end-of-year cash bonus — while of course accepted and much appreciated — also needs a reboot. Simply showing employees the money may not be the most effective motivational and engagement tool for today’s changing workforce.

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ClearCompany HRM

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'The state of work, as it relates to company culture and professional growth, has been weighed and certainly found wanting. As Gallup revealed, only about 13% of the current worldwide workforce are fully engaged in their work. So, it is apparent traditional talent management is not as effective as it could be. Because there is some confusion around the difference between talent management and performance management, here is a definition from talent management strategist, Dr.

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Spark Hire

DECEMBER 6, 2014

'The staffing industry is always evolving, adjusting to new trends and technology in order to attract the best talent and the best clients. If your staffing business has been staying up to date with the latest technology, you are likely using video interviewing in your processes. If not, there are several reasons why you should consider implementing video into your staffing business. 1.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 4, 2014

'Although this articles about the handful of reasons why your job posts just aren’t working, there is really one real reason: The best candidates always come through referrals. As a matter of fact, referrals are where we get roughly 80 percent of our candidates from. That being said, sometimes you’ve simply tapped out your networks and you find you need to advertise your job opening across the Internet.

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UpstartHR

DECEMBER 8, 2014

'There is a phenomenon that doesn’t get talked about much publicly, but it’s something that in-the-trenches HR folks deal with fairly regularly. While we want to “rise up” and think about big picture, have a strategic viewpoint, and assume the best , there are always going to be friction points that hold us back. It’s a part of the whole “working with people” thing. :-) Today I want to talk through a few recent questions I have received around the impact

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 7, 2014

'During the HR Technology Conference , I was chatting with someone about job titles. She had heard the most interesting title – Vice President of Employee Success. It didn’t sit well with me then and the more I think about it…it still doesn’t. My apologies if this is your job title, but I do have to take exception to this one. When a person has the job title Vice President of Employee Success, that takes responsibility for achieving success away from: 1) The organization. 2) The managers, and mo

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Cornerstone On Demand

DECEMBER 1, 2014

'This is the third in a series of articles we’re doing around our annual State of Workplace Productivity survey. Read a summary of the full survey here. And for our findings on extreme workloads, click here. The always-on, always-working mindset has caught on, largely due to the rise of technology and the demand for more flexible workplaces. While initially introduced to boost employee satisfaction, flexible policies and technology use actually have a greater impact on productivity , and u

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ClearCompany HRM

DECEMBER 31, 2014

'Bad bosses take the blame for a lot of what goes wrong in the workplace. Low engagement rates, high turnover, employee dissatisfaction and even poor employer branding will often get placed squarely on the shoulders of supervisors. A constant passing of the buck, and probably some not so fair statistics have lead to the idea that a bad boss epidemic is at the core of business issues.

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Spark Hire

DECEMBER 31, 2014

'As we near the end of another year, many of us begin to think about our resolutions and goals for the New Year. We decide that we will eat healthier, exercise more, spend less money, etc. However, it’s important to realize that New Year’s resolutions do not have to be only for personal goals. You can also set resolutions for your recruiting goals.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 15, 2014

'Hustle ( via Merriam-Webster ): “ To sell or promote energetically and aggressively.”. Hustle (via Urban Dictionary ): “ Anything you need to do to make money.” Hustle (via Sackett): “ Getting sh*t done with a smile.”. I’ve been thinking a lot lately on what really makes someone successful. I know folks who are completely brilliant, in a way most of us can’t even comprehend, both intellectually and creatively.

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RecognizeThis!

DECEMBER 15, 2014

'Recognize This! – Research from the Boston Consulting Group and The Network show employees around the world most need to know their work is valued and appreciated. “They are different in [insert country other than your own.] They want different things than we do.”. How true do you believe that statement to be? Do you wonder if anyone’s recently tried to quantify those perceived differences or, better yet, find the commonalities?

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 2, 2014

'Technology plays a huge role in our personal and professional lives. That being said, because there is so much technology on the market, it can be a challenge to figure out what’s available. Reminds me of the idiom “ It’s Greek to me ”. That’s the challenge in today’s reader question. I would like to find out what kind of technology is available for new employees in terms of helping them adjust to their job, work environment, and manager.

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Cornerstone On Demand

DECEMBER 1, 2014

'For reasons both financial and personal, Baby Boomers are working later into their lives. While workplaces often focus on recruiting younger talent, they’re ignoring the opportunities that seniors bring to their businesses, says Laura L. Carstensen, founding director of Stanford’s Center on Longevity. Here Carstensen explains how balanced, multigenerational teams can be more resilient and productive than lopsided ones.

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ClearCompany HRM

DECEMBER 9, 2014

'There are many different types of turnover; some are welcome, and some aren’t. When a consistently poor performer with a bad attitude is replaced with an employee who excels, that’s the kind of turnover you want to see. However, that’s not always what happens. Very often, turnover can have some seriously negative effects on the organization. Financially: Every time a business replaces a salaried employee , it costs an average of 6-9 months’ salary.

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Spark Hire

DECEMBER 19, 2014

'As fun and exciting as the holidays are, they can also be extremely stressful, particularly when work-related deadlines loom. Add in the fact that employees may be vacationing and that holiday-related days off are a-plenty and it’s no surprise that holiday cheer often feels like an oxymoron. Help your staff stay on-task without feeling frazzled by using these strategies to manage holiday stress: Know exactly what the coming months look like.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 3, 2014

'It’s an issue that organizations seem consistently faced with today: A lack of skilled workers that can further their growth, success, and ability to compete with competitors. This “skills gap” is explained by the U.S Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Center for Education and Workforce ’s new report titled Talent Pipeline Management: A New Approach to Closing the Skills Gap , as a result of education and workforce systems in the U.S that are failing to keep pace with the changing needs of the ec

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UpstartHR

DECEMBER 17, 2014

'Breaking news. Anywhere, USA – This morning we got word that someone in HR created a policy. We’re not sure what the policy was as of the time of this report; however, we were assured by our sources that it was “highly necessary” for the business to continue functioning. Our resident HR expert, Stu Pidhead, had this to say, “I have been a long-time believer in policies.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 12, 2014

'(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). As the philanthropic foundation of the National Restaurant Association, the NRAEF works to attract, develop and retain professionals for the restaurant industry. Enjoy today’s post!). Let me tell you a little career secret. Sometimes the way to earn more money is to change jobs.

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Cornerstone On Demand

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'My coworker once discovered that our colleague was blogging about us on his Tumblr account. He wasn't writing anything scandalous — the morning meeting was dull, he timed our bathroom breaks — yet it was in violation of our corporate policy. So as gossip spread through the workplace, we debated whether or not to turn him in. It turns out this predicament is common among my Millennial-aged friends.

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