Sat.Oct 12, 2013 - Fri.Oct 18, 2013

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Should I Use Cognitive or Skills-Based Assessments for New Hires?

ExactHire Recruiting

It’s no surprise that in an age where there are often many candidates applying for any given job, many hiring managers are using pre-employment assessments to review applicants. Using assessments can help a company find new employees who are the best fit for its company culture and for the position. There are several kinds to choose from; picking the right one for your needs depends a lot on the organization and the type of job being filled.

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Star Employees Leaving? Here Are 6 Tips To Retain Top Talent

HireRabbit

When your company is privileged enough to acquire great and outstanding talent, next comes the daunting task of retaining that talent. More and more business practices today involve pirating the top employees of competitors. If you wish to be immune from this, you will need to develop a systematic and sustainable game plan to keep your workers delighted and fulfilled.

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Is An IT Failure Dooming The Affordable Care Act?

Staffing Talk

'Two weeks after the heavily-publicized rollout, pretty much everyone can agree the Web site, HealthCare.gov , is not working as intended. But why is less clear. Missed deadlines, lack of proper project management, delayed regulations, not enough budget and other resources are just a few of the reasons cited for the problem-plagued rollout described by some as “ a complete fiasco.” Over the weekend the New York Times published this stor y featuring interviews with contractors, gover

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The Power of Benchmarking Your Recruiting Efforts

Jobvite

Although comparing yourself to others may go against what your mom always taught you, it’s exactly what you should be doing. This time around, though, don’t focus on who has the fake Converse All Stars … Continued.

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Managing Your Recruitment Agency Spend in 2024

Feeling overwhelmed by a juggling act of internal recruiting, agency relationships, and direct hire spend? You’re not alone. In today’s competitive talent landscape, building a dream team requires strategic orchestration. Recruiting agencies and search firms provide invaluable services, but managing them effectively alongside your internal team can pose unique challenges.

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3 Tips to Engage Your Applicants During the Hiring Process

ExactHire Recruiting

Any decent recruiter knows that it is critical to have an active pool from which to source candidates for jobs, but that doesn’t just mean a large number of any past job applicants. A truly good applicant pool includes applicants that are interested in future positions with your organization and have the qualifications required. Here is an overview of three tips to engage your applicants throughout the recruiting and selection process.

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Millennials to Baby Boomers: Seriously, Retire Already!

Staffing Talk

'Retire Already!" src="[link] width="580" height="405" title="Millennials to Baby Boomers: Seriously, Retire Already!" />. With half of Baby Boomers delaying retirement longer than previously thought, and a stunning 82 percent saying it is at least “somewhat likely” they’ll return to work after retirement, Millennials are starting to squirm.

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The Power of Benchmarking Your Recruiting Efforts

Jobvite

Although comparing yourself to others may go against what your mom always taught you, it’s exactly what you should be doing. This time around, though, don’t focus on who has the fake Converse All Stars and whose parents bought them the real deal. Instead, focus on how much companies are paying their employees, what industry trends are showing up and other HR practices.

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Shutdown Over, But Not for Employers

Staffing Talk

'The federal government may be back up, but employers will be dealing with the shutdown for at least the next several weeks according to Susan Wurst, VP of Account Management at Tempworks Software. E-Verify, the federal government’s electronic system for checking whether new hires can legally work in the U.S., was suspended during the government shutdown, along with scores of other government functions deemed nonessential.

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Wal-Mart Worker Fired For Helping Woman Who Was Being Attacked

Staffing Talk

'Thirty-year-old Wal-Mart worker Kristopher Oswald was on a break recently when he witnessed a man grabbing a woman in the parking lot of the southeastern Michigan store where he worked. He came to her rescue, was attacked himself, and was then fired by the retail giant for “policy violations.” Oswald told Fox News he was in his car on his break about 2:30 in the afternoon last Sunday when he saw a man grabbing a woman.

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Future-proof your I-9 compliance for 2024

Speaker: Join I-9 Experts:

Got I-9 compliance on your mind? Spending endless amounts of time ensuring you stay compliant? Get your questions answered with an expert panel from WorkBright. During this one-hour webinar, Workbright will dive deep into I-9 best practices, navigate the nuances of the new 2023 'alternative procedure,' and learn actionable ways to ensure your audit trail is squeaky clean.

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Staffing News of the Day, October 18, 2013

Staffing Talk

'Is the complete automation of the human resources function a near-term possibility? Here are some reasons why that could happen. [The Cynical Girl]. Is being tired your full-time job? Do you repeatedly “rest your eyes” at work? Here are 22 signs you’re professionally exhausted. [Buzz Feed]. Want to become the “perfect” hiring manager? Here are 4 easy steps that will allow you to be more attentive to – and understanding of – the other side of the hiring table.

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Does Stupidity Serve A Larger Purpose?

Staffing Talk

'During a time when words and terms such as doomsday default, fiscal cliff and debt ceiling have entered our everyday lexicon, an email with the subject line “ Does stupidity serve a larger purpose? ” tends to get your attention. And that was exactly how I was recently invited to an executive education session at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.

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How Are You Celebrating “National Flex Day?”

Staffing Talk

'I know many of you might still be reeling from yesterday’s Columbus Day festivities, but did you know today is “ National Flex Day ?” It’s designed to encourage employers and employees to unite behind the need for more flexibility by sharing how pervasive and powerful it is. To help promote the power of flexible work arrangements, Working Mother has partnered with the Alliance for Work-Life Progress and FlexJobs , a job-searching site specializing in flexible work. “

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Staffing News of the Day, October 17, 2013

Staffing Talk

'Bill that ended the 16-day government shutdown is being called a “temporary bandage,” paving the way for another debt calamity in 91 days [CNN, The Globe and Mail]. Jobless claims will be skewed until California can “get its act together” & shutdown effects wear off [Market Watch]. Adecco, Randstad, and ManpowerGroup retain positions as top three staffing firms in world [Staffing Industry Analysts].

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10 HR Metrics to Track in 2024

Discover the power of HR metrics. Master recruiting, control skyrocketing labor costs, and reduce turnover rates. Get insights into key metrics like Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, and Turnover Rate. Equip your business for success in 2024.

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Staffing News of the Day, October 14, 2013

Staffing Talk

'Seattle to vote on hiking min.wage to $15/hr for workers at airport, hotels , parking lots, & car rental agencies [Seattle Times]. Shutdown causes greater demand for services of Labor SMART , Paychex, TrueBlue, and Robert Half [Smallcap Network]. Unions delay major San Francisco transit strike from midnight Sunday night to midnight Monday night if deal isn’t reached [Washington Post].

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Staffing News of the Day, October 15, 2013

Staffing Talk

'Due to low wages & no benefits, half of fast food workers need public aid – totaling $7 billion in tax dollars [Fox 13 Now]. Tennessee staffing firm employee created and cashed fake checks [WGNS Radio]. “People are not going to be focused on the job they have to do:” thousands of airport screeners go without half their pay for first time [NJ]. Apple hires Burberry’s CEO Angela Ahrendts to oversee strategy/operation of retail and online stores [NY Times].

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Staffing News of the Day, October 16, 2013

Staffing Talk

'U.S. dollar could be downgraded if White House and hardline Republicans don’t reach debt ceiling compromise by tomorrow [The Telegraph]. From essential to non-essential and back again, federal workers are feeling like human yo-yos [US News]. NY State investigates a dozen employment agencies that may have cheated job seekers [NY Times]. Black Friday blurs into Turkey Thursday : Macy’s ends 155-year tradition of closing on Thanksgiving [ERE].

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Brad Pitt a Bystander in French Job Drama

Staffing Talk

'An American equivalent would be Detroit electing Ted Cruz mayor. Yesterday, Brignoles, the little French town that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie chose to build their 44 million Euro chateau and raise their gang of kids, was the setting yesterday for a new drama, a reality drama played out in local politics if you will, that the two famous actors had no part in.

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DEIB Reimagined: Navigating Change and Shaping the Future

Speaker: Lachandra B. Baker, MBA, CTA, CDP - Founder/Principal Consultant at LBB Edutainment, Keynote Speaker, and Author

Join us for an insightful session where we delve into the evolving landscape of DEIB. Discover the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities that have emerged over the past year and explore what lies ahead. This webinar will equip you with actionable strategies, best practices, and reflection tools to effectively lead and inspire change in your organization.