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DECEMBER 12, 2023

This article on performance review collaboration was originally published in September 2020. It was updated in December 2023 with new information. It’s no secret that employee performance reviews have developed a bad reputation over the years. That’s because too many companies use outdated strategies,like giving one annual review focused on past performance.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Skilled labor shortages aren’t uncommon in many industries today, but construction is certainly among the most affected. After losing much of its workforce during the pandemic, the industry added 219,000 jobs over the past year. Construction employment recently reached a record high , while its October 2023 unemployment rate of 4% was up from 3.8% the previous month, a record low.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Skilled labor shortages aren’t uncommon in many industries today, but construction is certainly among the most affected. After losing much of its workforce during the pandemic, the industry added 219,000 jobs over the past year. Construction employment recently reached a record high , while its October 2023 unemployment rate of 4% was up from 3.8% the previous month, a record low.

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OCTOBER 26, 2023

It’s never been easy to retain employees in the hospitality industry. Ever since turnover spiked to 130% during the pandemic and remained as high as 85% into 2021, it’s been even more of a challenge. Total employment in the industry still hasn’t recovered to pre-pandemic levels. If your human resources team is like most, you’re balancing the need for fast hiring with the need for effective retention strategies.

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

HR teams have been in the hot seat since the pandemic upended work as we know it, and there’s no sign that the demand for innovative HR strategies will let up. As 2024 approaches, the pressure is on for HR teams to: Build pools of skilled top talent Use automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to work more efficiently Overhaul employee experience to retain top talent To meet the demands of the new world of work, your HR team needs modern software tools and expert advice on best practices.

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

Even with the best talent acquisition software and rigorous recruitment management systems, you might occasionally make a bad hire. If it happens to you, it's important to dig into why. Bad new hires cost your human resources team valuable time and money. Keep reading for more on the impact of hiring mistakes and how you can address them. 61% of employers have settled for an employee who wasn’t a great match.

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OCTOBER 12, 2023

The fact that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are integral to the success of leading companies is a foregone conclusion. 93% of organizations agree that belonging contributes to business performance. Evidence shows that DEIB leads to higher revenue, greater agility and creativity, and increased employee retention. Employee performance increases by 56% when they feel a sense of belonging. ?

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Did you miss us at the eighth annual Talent Success Conference? TSC 2023 was our fourth all-virtual event where we welcomed experts from all areas of the HR industry to the stage, as well as a few of ClearCompany’s own. As always, TSC began with a few words from our CEO and Co-Founder, Andre Lavoie. Then, we heard from eight HR leaders with a wealth of experience and incredible depth of knowledge in people leadership.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Company culture refers to the ways your organization operates, both formally and informally. When it comes to cultivating work culture , human resources is the star department. As the “architects” of employee experience, your team designs and enforces policies that directly influence how employees perceive their workplace. Your team also executes the people management processes that play a significant role in company culture — including the employee onboarding process.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This post on onboarding systems was published in May 2018 and was updated in September 2023 with new information. How Do Onboarding Systems Work? The benefits of an organized new employee onboarding process are no secret. Statistic after statistic proves the value of onboarding: Onboarding can increase employee engagement by up to 54%. Onboarding programs have increased retention by as much as 82%.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

TSC season is here! ClearCompany will host Talent Success Conference 2023 on October 4, our eighth annual conference and fourth all-virtual event. Join us at TSC 2023 to discover new tools and strategies to navigate the competitive hiring landscape and build a workplace where employees want to work. Your Guide to TSC 2023 TSC sessions are led by HR industry thought leaders and ClearCompany subject matter experts and built on data and verified best practices.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Unless you’re brand-new to your human resources career, by now, you know what the research says about onboarding new employees. The employee onboarding process is integral to the employee experience, and it affects retention, performance, and engagement. But the research also shows that few companies are getting it right — only 12% of employees say their company does a “great job” onboarding new hires.

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AUGUST 31, 2023

Artificial intelligence is on everyone’s mind. And we mean everyone — 62% of Americans believe it will have a major impact on workers over the next 20 years. AI in HR is no different, and 60% of HR professionals say they’re already using AI and automation for recruiting and hiring. Keep reading for eight ways your talent acquisition team can leverage AI tools in recruiting technology and stick to AI best practices. 60% of HR pros already use AI for recruiting and hiring.

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AUGUST 29, 2023

This post is Part 2 of a two-part series by guest author Charley Miller, Principal Product Manager at ClearCompany. Read Part 1: Transforming HR with Responsible AI: ClearCompany's Approach and Vision. Measure twice and cut once. That’s the tried and true approach to engineering and construction. At ClearCompany, we take a similar approach to product development, and nothing changes with the advent of large language model (LLM)-based AI: Listen to our clients.

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AUGUST 3, 2023

COVID-19 hit the manufacturing industry hard — output fell 43% and hours worked fell 38% in Q2 of 2020, and 1.4 million jobs were lost. Pandemic-related demand incited a quick recovery. By June 2022, manufacturing employees numbered nearly 13 million in the U.S., and labor productivity was 4.7% higher than pre-pandemic levels. Now, demand is stabilizing as a result of overproduction, and as companies catch up with backlogs caused by the pandemic,experts are even indicating the possibility of lay

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JULY 27, 2023

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) strategies have long existed but quickly arose as a must for all companies in the wake of George Floyd’s murder and the subsequent Black Lives Matter protests. The number of DEI-related job postings increased by 123% from May to September 2020. Companies pledged to hire more diverse employees, donate to nonprofits fighting for racial equity, and educate employees on topics from anti-racism to unconscious bias.

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JULY 25, 2023

This post was originally published in April 2015. It was updated with new information and best practices around employer branding and employee engagement in July 2023. Human resources and recruiting teams juggle lots of moving parts. You’re creating hiring and onboarding processes; building up your employer brand; monitoring HR metrics ; managing payroll; fostering employee engagement ; and so much more.

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JULY 20, 2023

The healthcare industry knows all too well how difficult it can be to find and retain excellent employees, especially since 2020. Hospitals see an incredible 100% turnover every five years and lose as much as $9 million annually due to turnover. The industry was the second-hardest hit during the Great Resignation, behind only food service and hospitality.

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JUNE 29, 2023

Performance reviews have long been the cornerstone of assessing employee performance. Annual reviews rose in popularity in the 1940s and were being used by around 90% of companies by 1960, according to Harvard Business Review. Over the past decade, and especially in the past few years, we’ve watched reviews evolve beyond the traditional once-annual evaluation process. 82% of employees said their company was giving annual reviews in 2016, a number that dropped to just 54% by 2019.

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JUNE 22, 2023

When you notice that your employees are suddenly more or less productive or turnover is way up or down, do you have access to data insights to help you figure out why? If you’re monitoring important talent management metrics, you’ll be able to pinpoint potential causes and make informed choices about what to do next. Talent management metrics give you a complete picture of how your employees are doing rather than just how productive they are.

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JUNE 1, 2023

Performance reviews aren’t what they used to be — and that’s not a bad thing. After many companies postponed, restructured, or canceled them altogether in the past few years, the way we handle performance appraisals has changed permanently. Performance reviews are no longer the infrequent, intimidating meetings they once were. We’ve learned a lot about which review strategies actually help employees understand how they’re doing, what they need to do to be successful, and how they can improve.

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MAY 30, 2023

This article on common mistakes to avoid during employee reviews was originally published in September 2020 and updated in May 2023. Did you know more than half of employees say their managers are not getting performance reviews right? Only 14% of employees say they’re inspired to improve their performance after an evaluation. Just 32% of HR business partners say reviews are equipping employees with what they need to improve performance.

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MAY 25, 2023

Does your company want longtime employees who are curious, driven, and productive? Teams that are collaborative, motivated, and aligned? To be an innovative and agile business that crushes its objectives and stands out from its competitors? Investing in employee training and development can help you accomplish that. We’ve always known that helping employees grow their skills improves employee performance and boosts productivity.

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MAY 23, 2023

The workplace has evolved more rapidly than ever in recent years, and human resources departments have had a central role in navigating these changes. Work environments are different, job seekers have a brand-new list of criteria, and the unpredictable labor market demands constant agility. At the same time, you still have all the regular responsibilities of HR — finding and hiring the best of the best, managing payroll, administering benefits packages, evaluating performance, and fostering a po

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MAY 4, 2023

What is employee onboarding? It’s about more than just an employee’s first day — it’s about the entire process of ramping new employees, from when an offer letter is signed until they’re ready to take on the full responsibilities of their role. The impact of onboarding also goes far beyond the start date — employees’ onboarding experience affects retention, engagement, productivity, and company culture.

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MAY 2, 2023

During the pandemic, virtual interviews were a necessity, but since then, they’ve become the norm — of the 82% of employers that made the switch, 93% say they’re here to stay. Virtual interviews also have tons of advantages: 74% of recruiters say virtual interviews have made their lives easier. 87% of candidates say a positive interview experience could change their mind about a company.

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APRIL 27, 2023

According to HR Executive, 86% of HR leaders say they’re putting more effort into employee engagement to improve retention this year. A company cannot function without its employees, and they’re becoming harder and harder to find and keep. So, HR is in overdrive, calculating employee turnover rates and strategizing long-term engagement and retention plans.

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APRIL 6, 2023

This post is a guest contribution from Jesse Liszka of Paylocity. Did you know that the average cost of recruiting a new member of staff in the United States is in the region of $4,000 , or that external recruitment can take up to three months? The external hiring process isn’t cheap, fast, or easy. Luckily, there’s a cheaper, faster way to fill open positions and grow your company: internal hiring.

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MARCH 30, 2023

Every company has critical roles that are difficult to fill, demanding high-caliber talent. When it comes to hiring these candidates, you have to act fast — top candidates are only on the market for around 10 days. That means chances are, employees with specialized skills are already working at another company. But that doesn’t mean they’re impossible to recruit or that you shouldn’t consider them as a candidate source.

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MARCH 28, 2023

According to top HR execs , one of HR’s biggest challenges this year is closing skills gaps they’re facing as a result of the widespread skills shortage, which 41% of economists expect to persist. HR teams have also seen increasing demand from employees for growth opportunities at work. Without them, you’re at risk of disengagement and turnover among your workforce: 63% of people who recently left a job say a lack of opportunities played a role in their decision to leave.

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MARCH 23, 2023

In recent months, layoffs — mainly at tech companies, but also in finance and retail — have dominated headlines. At the same time, unemployment is nearing historic lows and hiring is “robust” in plenty of market sectors, including leisure and hospitality and construction. Whether your industry’s job market is slow now or you’re preparing for future downtime, how can your recruiters make the most of hiring freezes or seasonal fluctuations?

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MARCH 1, 2023

This post was published in June 2018. It was updated with new text message recruiting statistics in March 2023. It’s no secret that engaging qualified candidates is more difficult than ever. Layoffs are in the news, but unemployment is low and 95% of firms with less than 1,000 employees say they don’t have plans to slow hiring significantly, according to research from Lighthouse Research & Advisory.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The 2022-2023 Global Talent Trends Report from Mercer is out, and putting people first is in. The report found that the companies that anticipate high growth and have thriving, innovative workplace cultures have something in common: they’re all focused on becoming more human and relatable. 41% of C-suite executives told Mercer that the “fundamental shift in business” brought about by the pandemic “required a complete reset around work, the workforce, and the workplace.

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JANUARY 17, 2023

Data-driven decision-making is not a new concept in business — but it hasn’t always been easy to apply it to human resources. It’s not always obvious which HR metrics are most important to track, not to mention which software option is the right analytics tool for your organization. From our desire to identify and track these metrics and use them to inform better HR outcomes, a new term has emerged: people analytics.

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JANUARY 12, 2023

This post was originally published in March 2016 and was updated with new information about the new hire experience in January 2023. You could think of onboarding as the “breakfast” of employment. No new hire should begin their position within a company without a balanced and well-planned onboarding program. Unfortunately, just like the most important meal of the day, employees’ onboarding experience is often insufficient, rushed, or simply forgotten altogether.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

Another fulfilling year has come to a close, and we’re thrilled about what’s in store at ClearCompany in 2023. As we begin the new year, we’re taking a moment to look back at all that we accomplished in 2022 and celebrate our successes. At ClearCompany, we regularly release brand-new tools and update existing features in our Talent Management Platform.

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JANUARY 3, 2023

This post was originally published in July 2020. It was updated with new information and statistics in January 2023. Many organizations are realizing their performance management approaches are no longer suitable for the new workforce dynamic. Just 26% of employees strongly agree that their performance reviews are fair, according to Gallup research.

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