Embarking on a new year brings a lot of opportunities for managers to reassess or revamp how things are done in the workplace. Recruitment and hiring processes are no different. In fact, with so many advances and developments in this arena, you’ll definitely want to consider some of the trends for 2024 to see if… Read More »
If you have open positions but you haven’t been getting any applicants, it can be extremely frustrating. Even a low number of applicants can pose a problem since the more interest in the job you see, the greater chance you have of finding the best candidate for the position. Instead of blaming the job seekers,… Read More »
If we traveled all the way back to the beginning of formal employment in the U.S., we would see the use of dress codes in the workforce. Of course, dress codes have evolved over the decades, but employers have had a greater struggle creating and implementing a dress code in recent years. It doesn’t matter… Read More »
Since the roller coaster of the pandemic, the light industrial field has regained some of its momentum. While some companies had to close down or decrease operations, others were affected by “The Great Resignation.” Thankfully, most companies have been able to bounce back, not to pre-pandemic levels. Understanding the Worker Shortage in Light Industrial Roles… Read More »
The topic of “AI” is popping up just about everywhere these days. When it comes to recruiting, AI plays a significant role. With the help of AI, hiring managers can find the best candidates fairly, regardless of the size of the applicant pool. As you can imagine, this is an attractive option as more responsibilities… Read More »
The most effective human resources teams know how to collect and interpret data to improve hiring and management processes. After a few roller-coaster years for hiring and management (the Great Resignation, remote or in-person work battles, and quiet quitting, to name a few), the importance of metrics couldn’t be higher. What are HR Metrics? Human… Read More »
It’s a competitive job market out there. While employers are beginning to regain some control after a couple of years, including the pandemic and the subsequent “Great Resignation,” they must be intentional in all their hiring practices to attract the best talent for their open positions. Unfortunately, there are a few red flags that a… Read More »
The benefits of promoting within your company are a popular topic today, even more so than in previous years. It’s true, you can find candidates from outside your company who are qualified and could be a great fit. However, there are compelling reasons why you should encourage promotions within the company instead. 4 Reasons to… Read More »
As a manager, you will most definitely have an eclectic bunch of employees under your guidance. Of course, you will get your hard-working, self-motivated employees, but how do you manage the tough employees as well? How Can You Work with Tougher Employees? A Plan to Manage Difficult Employees It’s not always easy to manage challenging… Read More »
One of the biggest perks that prospective employees are looking for these days are flexible hours. The COVID-19 alterations to the traditional office and work schedule have made flexible working hours even more of a consideration. While flexible work hours are attractive to employees perhaps more than employers, when executed well, the benefits can be… Read More »