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It's Time To Take Employee Retention Seriously
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SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Lack of effective employee retention strategies leads to millions of dollars in lost productivity and inefficiency. Ramping up efforts to improve your company’s retention rate will save time, money, and lead to happier and more productive team members. . The prevailing attitude when discussing retention is to simply accept turnover as a fact of life. This
Forget About Hiring Slow, Hire Right!
Hoops
JUNE 12, 2016
Morale and productivity take a hit. Typically, there is no additional compensation for covering open roles, which leads to resentment and reduced productivity, a vicious cycle which can continue to affect companies long after the position is finally filled. ‘Hire slow, fire fast’ is a mantra that is repeated as gospel in the talent sourcing and recruitment community. Here’s why!
Forget About Hiring Slow, Hire Right!
Hoops
JUNE 12, 2016
Morale and productivity take a hit. Typically, there is no additional compensation for covering open roles, which leads to resentment and reduced productivity, a vicious cycle which can continue to affect companies long after the position is finally filled. ‘Hire slow, fire fast’ is a mantra that is repeated as gospel in the talent sourcing and recruitment community. Here’s why!
Why You Need A Talent Pipeline
Hoops
JULY 2, 2016
This article breaks down the direct costs (recruiting, severance, training) and indirect costs (loss of productivity and efficiency) and as a bonus includes a stupendously complicated formula to calculate vacancy costs. One of the most difficult situations a company faces is quickly identifying, vetting, and onboarding new hires when a position opens up. Morale. Time Spent Hiring.
HR's Critical Role in Creating Productive and Meaningful Workplaces
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Today’s workplace is characterized by chaotic forces—low employee engagement and productivity levels, and declining employee well being. HR Leaders have a critical role in defining the vision and strategy to transform and create a more productive and happy workplace
Keywords Aren't Key When Determining The Best Job Candidates
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APRIL 20, 2016
fantastic resume could be the product of a great candidate, a great writer, or a great resume writing service. Most hiring professionals spend lots of time scanning resumes for key words that match up with the job description, words like ‘leadership’, or ‘results-driven’ or ‘self-motivated’. Here's a radical idea. First, who’s getting overlooked? Second, how important is your time?
The US Has Over 5 Million Jobs To Fill - Here’s How To Do It
Hoops
AUGUST 3, 2016
Why not cut down on this wasted productivity by creating a talent pipeline? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are almost 5.8 million million job openings in America. Think Think about it: that’s enough openings to give every single person in Chicago and Houston a brand spanking new position, and still have some left over. Use social media effectively.
Treat your recruiting process like a startup
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FEBRUARY 14, 2016
This initial phase is where the entrepreneur comes up with an idea for a product or service and begins to flesh it out to determine if it has value for a target market. Great startups are nimble, forward thinking, and are constantly adapting their products based on what their customers want. It’s the story of a founder with an idea who executes on it and changes the world. Ideation.
Treat your recruiting process like a startup
Hoops
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
This initial phase is where the entrepreneur comes up with an idea for a product or service and begins to flesh it out to determine if it has value for a target market. Great startups are nimble, forward thinking, and are constantly adapting their products based on what their customers want. It’s the story of a founder with an idea who executes on it and changes the world. Ideation.
Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]
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Multi-year cycles for product. productivity and feel a lack of engagement. often correlate with productivity gains. sponsors care about such as retention, productivity, and employee engagement. aimed at increasing its focus on product. in productivity, a better co-ordination amongst. 1Making Dynamic Performance. more dynamic approach to managing. sprints.
Why Online Talent Platforms Are The Future Of Hiring
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JULY 24, 2016
According to the report, “The adoption of [online talent platforms] could increase the output of companies by up to 9 percent and reduce the cost of recruiting talent and of human resources generally by as much as 7 percent.” [ [link] ] So not only can these platforms reduce the costs associated with hiring new talent, they can also increase companies’ output by helping improve worker productivity.
Why Online Talent Platforms Are The Future Of Hiring
Hoops
JULY 24, 2016
According to the report, “The adoption of [online talent platforms] could increase the output of companies by up to 9 percent and reduce the cost of recruiting talent and of human resources generally by as much as 7 percent.” [ [link] ] So not only can these platforms reduce the costs associated with hiring new talent, they can also increase companies’ output by helping improve worker productivity.
Before You Hire Your Next Employee, Read Glassdoor
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AUGUST 15, 2016
There is a direct, proven correlation between employee satisfaction and productivity that extends beyond just ‘working harder’ – great work environments spur creativity, create internal brand ambassadors, and encourage employee referrals, still one of the best ways to land top new hires. That candidate you hired today will likely write your company’s next review on Glassdoor. Sign up today!
Pokemon Go And the Art Of The Employee Perk
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AUGUST 22, 2016
Pinterest offers happy hours, game nights, wine clubs, and even Apple products to its employees. . There is a direct (and hopefully positive) correlation between your recruiting and retention efforts. Specifcally, the time, money, and effort spent landing the best talent for open positions is a complete waste without a commensurate effort to keep them engaged. Dramatic? Overstated?
Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success
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as retention, productivity, and employee. at increasing its focus on product. in productivity, a better co-ordination amongst. From Performance Management. to Performance Development eGuide 2Part 2: A Roadmap. for Change In Part 1 of this eGuide, we explored the confluence. of factors that’s driving change in how performance. is managed and how organizations are moving. away from the traditional annual review process to. more real-time dynamic approach. This all sounds. very logical, of course, until an organization starts to. be some very real barriers to moving forward.
THE REAL COST OF HIRING WRONG
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DECEMBER 6, 2015
Morale, productivity, and even corporate culture all take a hit when the wrong person is added to the team. Imagine working tirelessly to achieve product/market fit and then hiring the wrong marketing person to deliver the wrong message to that market. Companies spend a significant amount of time and money filling open positions. But what about the cost of hiring the wrong person?
THE REAL COST OF HIRING WRONG
Hoops
DECEMBER 6, 2015
Morale, productivity, and even corporate culture all take a hit when the wrong person is added to the team. Imagine working tirelessly to achieve product/market fit and then hiring the wrong marketing person to deliver the wrong message to that market. Companies spend a significant amount of time and money filling open positions. But what about the cost of hiring the wrong person?
Hourly Employees - Assets Or Commodities? (Spoiler Alert - They're Not Commodities)
Hoops
AUGUST 7, 2016
points out, a majority of the businesses on the annual list of 100 Best Companies to Work For cites employee development as a key priority.One of the main benefits of treating hourly employees as assets rather than commodities is that it engenders loyalty, which reduces turnover and boosts productivity. That’s Take the restaurant industry, for example. In a word: employee development.
Now Is The Time To Start Engaging Your Talent
Hoops
NOVEMBER 15, 2015
Rather than just focusing on customers, and products or services, the mission statement needs to include talent engagement as a core value. Employees who are truly engaged are more productive, happier, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that the business thrives. The importance of keeping staff engaged is crystal clear to many companies. MAKE IT PART OF YOUR COMPANY DNA.
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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drives more productive conversations. 1Why Your Company Will Need to. Rethink Performance Management eGuide Part 1: The Argument. for Change 2 3About this Guide Organizations are increasingly. moving from traditional performance. management systems (organized as. an annual review process) to newer. performance development systems. organized around real-time dynamics). happening now. If the.
Now Is The Time To Start Engaging Your Talent
Hoops
NOVEMBER 15, 2015
Rather than just focusing on customers, and products or services, the mission statement needs to include talent engagement as a core value. Employees who are truly engaged are more productive, happier, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that the business thrives. The importance of keeping staff engaged is crystal clear to many companies. MAKE IT PART OF YOUR COMPANY DNA.
Make Data-Driven Hiring Decisions That Count With Talent Analytics
Hoops
JULY 19, 2016
Talent analytics is a dynamic process that, if used properly and consistently, will help you continually improve your company’s hiring process, resulting in higher retention, more productive staff, and a positive impact on the bottom line. It’s 2016, and big data is the name of the game. Companies have more information than ever at their fingertips. Determine Where To Focus. Review the Data.
Make Data-Driven Hiring Decisions That Count With Talent Analytics
Hoops
JULY 19, 2016
Talent analytics is a dynamic process that, if used properly and consistently, will help you continually improve your company’s hiring process, resulting in higher retention, more productive staff, and a positive impact on the bottom line. It’s 2016, and big data is the name of the game. Companies have more information than ever at their fingertips. Determine Where To Focus. Review the Data.
The Best Way To Onboard Your New Hires
Hoops
MAY 9, 2016
But however it's delivered, tying the onboarding process to learning management processes will improve the productivity and morale of incoming staff. The best way to improve retention, increase productivity, and impact the bottom line is to invest in an effective onboarding process. Hoops creates an engaging onboarding process that gets new hires productive from day one.
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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drives more productive conversations. 1Why Your Company Will Need to. Rethink Performance Management eGuide Part 1: The Argument. for Change 2 3About this Guide Organizations are increasingly. moving from traditional performance. management systems (organized as. an annual review process) to newer. performance development systems. organized around real-time dynamics). happening now. If the.
The Best Way To Onboard Your New Hires
Hoops
MAY 9, 2016
But however it's delivered, tying the onboarding process to learning management processes will improve the productivity and morale of incoming staff. The best way to improve retention, increase productivity, and impact the bottom line is to invest in an effective onboarding process. Hoops creates an engaging onboarding process that gets new hires productive from day one.
The Top 3 Misconceptions About Organizational Fit
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NOVEMBER 23, 2015
It is a key indicator of employee retention and productivity, and, as Katie Bouton ( @katiebouton ) writes in the Harvard Business Review, in many instances it is as important as job knowledge or skill set in determining the measurable benefits companies get from their employees. The concept of fit is talked about incessantly in the context of hiring, for good reason.
The Top 3 Misconceptions About Organizational Fit
Hoops
NOVEMBER 23, 2015
It is a key indicator of employee retention and productivity, and, as Katie Bouton ( @katiebouton ) writes in the Harvard Business Review, in many instances it is as important as job knowledge or skill set in determining the measurable benefits companies get from their employees. The concept of fit is talked about incessantly in the context of hiring, for good reason.
5 Culture Fit Questions Restaurants Should Ask Job Candidates
Hoops
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
These positive behaviors are the products of individual employee values married to a compatible company culture. A cohesive restaurant staff that demonstrates teamwork and attentiveness to guests impacts every aspect of your business. Finding the right values in new hires isn’t always easy, but effective screening plays a large role in determining a restaurant’s future. Why ask? Why ask?
4 Ways to Close the Learning-Doing Gap for Front-Line Managers [GUIDE]
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retention, productivity, and employee engagement. FOUR WAYS TO CLOSE THE. LEARNING-DOING GAP FOR. FRONT-LINE MANAGERS 4FOREWORD We’re in business to help organizations. achieve their goals by making sure their. employees have the knowledge and skills. they need to succeed. Our experience. and research led us to identify that one. audience organizations consistently. managers. What’s. skills.
How Shakespeare (and Drake) Will Help You Land Your Next Job
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AUGUST 31, 2016
It’s used by over a million people a year and it will help you understand yourself and others better and can boost work productivity, improve teamwork, and facilitate effective communication. “To thine own self be true.” Shakespeare wrote those words of wisdom and Drake, international superstar and unofficial rapper laureate of Canada, preaches the same thing in his song "Know Yourself”. Self
Here’s how to stop chasing job candidates and get them to chase you!
Hoops
JULY 9, 2016
Product/market fit, considered the holy grail of business, is defined as the degree in which a product satisfies a strong market demand. It's an important concept that can and should be applied to recruiting, where the ‘product’ is the open position to be filled and the ‘market’ is the pool of candidates identified as potentials for the position. So what's the problem?
Here’s how to stop chasing job candidates and get them to chase you!
Hoops
JULY 9, 2016
Product/market fit, considered the holy grail of business, is defined as the degree in which a product satisfies a strong market demand. It's an important concept that can and should be applied to recruiting, where the ‘product’ is the open position to be filled and the ‘market’ is the pool of candidates identified as potentials for the position. So what's the problem?
3 Things.
Hoops
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
When a company is in an uproar, it's estimated that employees will lose as much as 2 additional hours per day in productivity. But would you be surprised to know that there are other activities your employees are doing every day that can directly impact productivity? The other group is problematic - these are your true "High-potential" employees. Why would they be looking?
3 Things.
Hoops
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
When a company is in an uproar, it's estimated that employees will lose as much as 2 additional hours per day in productivity. But would you be surprised to know that there are other activities your employees are doing every day that can directly impact productivity? The other group is problematic - these are your true "High-potential" employees. Why would they be looking?
How's Your Backside?
Hoops
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
As the pipeline for new products starts to dry up, it becomes even more critical to keep the “back end” strong for the existing portfolio: creative pricing, loyalty programs, new packaging, dosing changes ~ there’s a lot of ways to skin this cat. Are you a “mature” product in this hiring market? Pardon ME????!? What’s your elevator pitch?” Patents will eventually expire.
How's Your Backside?
Hoops
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
As the pipeline for new products starts to dry up, it becomes even more critical to keep the “back end” strong for the existing portfolio: creative pricing, loyalty programs, new packaging, dosing changes ~ there’s a lot of ways to skin this cat. Are you a “mature” product in this hiring market? Pardon ME????!? What’s your elevator pitch?” Patents will eventually expire.
The Resumé Abyss
Hoops
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
This is your kind of product. There’s a great line towards the end of Oliver Stone’s Wall Street ? Bud” (Charlie Sheen, perhaps giving us a glimpse of the future) is being led out of his brokerage, cuffed and crying, strung out on coke, greed, and stupidity – basically what he would call “Thursday” now. At that moment, man finds his character. Ahhhh, but what about the candidate ? Reality?
The Resumé Abyss
Hoops
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
This is your kind of product. There’s a great line towards the end of Oliver Stone’s Wall Street ? Bud” (Charlie Sheen, perhaps giving us a glimpse of the future) is being led out of his brokerage, cuffed and crying, strung out on coke, greed, and stupidity – basically what he would call “Thursday” now. At that moment, man finds his character. Ahhhh, but what about the candidate ? Reality?





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