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Skills Mismatch | What Is It & How to Bridge the Gap

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Common causes for skills mismatches are poorly written job description ads, gaps in the hiring procedures, overemphasizing job experience over skills, and emerging technologies. You can avoid a lot of these issues by including skills assessments in the hiring process. More than 1.3

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GUIDE TO SALARY TRANSPARENCY LAWS IN 14 STATES

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One of the most significant outcomes from the legislation is the potential to standardize compensation, especially for new hires versus longtime employees. However, salary is just one component of total compensation. Jobseekers are still advised to consider benefits and non-salary perks of employment when evaluating a job offer.

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Recruiting In The Weeds: Cannabis Industry Challenges

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On October 18th, 2018, the Canadian government legalized marijuana. In that spirit, find a job description in sectors such as the ones mentioned by Melissa, and identify the skills and backgrounds (whether directly related or transferable) that would apply readily to the position you’re hiring for. b) Talk up compensation.

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Is It OK to Allow Exempt Employees to Perform Some Nonexempt Duties?

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Before 2018, exemptions from overtime were narrowly interpreted under the law. In 2018, however, the U.S. If the actual duties she performs change for more than a short period of time, you will need to assess whether she should be treated as exempt or nonexempt for overtime purposes. However, circumstances can change.

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5 Effective Hiring Strategies When Unemployment Levels Are Low

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Consider starting the position as temp-to-hire or have a trial period to make sure they can successfully perform the job requirements. Allow enough time to get them acclimated in order to truly assess their ability to thrive in the position. Treat your job post like an advertisement. Showcase company perks.

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How to Hire Employees: Define Your Hiring Selection Criteria

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Assessment. For example, some employers perform a reference check after extending the job offer. And other recruiters talk to references before administering the assessment. To create a screening questionnaire: Using the job description, identify the essential requirements and rank in order of importance.

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Top Three Talent Acquisition Strategies of 2017

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Take a look at the top talent acquisition strategies of 2017 to see how you can use data, technology, and cross-functional expertise to reel in top talent in 2018. As technology and the job market evolve, talent acquisition strategy evolves with it. Do more candidates apply for the job with [A] or [B] job description?