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11 Stats You Should Know If You are Recruiting Contractors in the U.S.

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While 64% of contractors say it’s important that a job has “excellent compensation and benefits,” almost an equal number value a good work-life balance—which may be a key selling point as you target them in job descriptions and InMails. In a job, they value excellent pay, a nice balance between work and life, and benefits.

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8 Intriguing Recruitment News Items this Week – 11th January 2016

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While compensation naturally plays a role, the leadership of the company and work-life balance are all VERY important to today’s candidates. France has a markedly more regulated labour market than the UK and Germany (since the so-called Hartz reforms of 2003), and offers far poorer job prospects. There’s no two ways about it.

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How Recruiting Has Changed in the Past 20 Years, According to 5 Talent Leaders

Linkedin Talent Blog

Back in 2003, 50 Cent topped the Billboard charts ; Beyoncé launched her first solo album; an 18-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo made his debut for Manchester United; and the film adaptation of the musical Chicago won Best Picture at the Academy Awards. But, hey, at least you don’t have to worry about getting lost on the way to the interview!”

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The 6 Best HR Books Every HR Professional Should Read

Recruiting Blogs

The topics include recruitment and hiring, downsizing, discipline, training, compensation and benefits, and performance and evaluations. The latest edition has bonus lists and forms covering performance goals checklists, questions to ask before an interview, and exit interview questionnaires. Drive puts the lie to rest.

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Unlocking TA Potential and Driving Maximum Impact

Social Talent

Who’s the interviewer? Who are the interviewers? It helps to be partnered, obviously, with a lot of different functions within HR, including our compensation partners, to understand how much will we need to buy talent. So it’s kind of everything from being able to go through a list of questions.

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Guide to Hiring Employees in Ghana

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Here are some key components of employment laws in Ghana: Labor Act (2003): This is the primary legislation governing employment in Ghana. Interviews: Shortlisted candidates are invited to participate in interviews, which may consist of one or multiple rounds.

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Guide to Hiring Employees in Indonesia

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Any work beyond the standard hours is considered overtime and must be compensated at a higher rate. Initial Screening and Interviews: Shortlisted candidates are invited for initial screening, which may include a phone interview or an initial face-to-face interview. Here’s an overview: 1.

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