Social media is helping companies and recruiters reach more candidates. Social media is a fast, effective recruiting tool that is changing the way businesses post jobs. Modern vs. Traditional Recruiting Tools This type of recruiting tool should be used in addition to other traditional search methods. For example, using LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter can help […]
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As an HR professional, if you’ve ever had to fire someone, you know this is one of the hardest parts of the job, especially when it comes to HR compliance. However, every good business leader knows that sometimes the best decision for a company is to dismiss an employee. In fact, according to a Harris […]
Ninja Gig offers employers the convenience of accepting online job applications. While these employment applications are customizable, employers need to know what types of illegal interview questions to avoid or what questions may be questionable under federal laws. In fact, nearly 20 percent of company’s hiring managers admit to having asked a question that is […]
In today’s competitive job market, candidates are well educated about salary rates based on their industry and location. For companies to stay competitive and attract the best and brightest talent, they need to stay a step ahead of their competition. Developing a solid, yet competitive pay practice that is based on accurate salary data is […]
You cannot turn on the news without hearing about a school shooting, bombing or violent act. Many of these relate to bullies. But, what can your company do in today’s world to help protect employees from the mental and emotional, and even physical threats of violence perpetrated by workplace bullies? First, it’s important to recognize […]
Whether you post a job opening or not, you might find that you occasionally receive unsolicited resumes from applicants. For some employers, this may raise issues for record retention and unlawful discrimination, but for others, having a supply of resumes on hand can be a lifesaver. Many industries benefit from having an open-ended supply of […]
Instead of celebrating Employee Appreciation Day one day a year in March, more employers should learn to value their team and show appreciation for their hard work year-round. By keeping employees happy, you can prevent them from browsing job posting sites online. As we established last week in our article, Uncovering the Root Cause of […]
Companies that have diversified workforces experience long-term value creation and increased profitability. Equality between genders also has room for improvement but has progressed significantly over the last 50 years. Why Do Diversified Workforces Matter? When most people initially think about diversified workforces, they generally assume that this focuses only on gender and ethnicity. However, diversity […]
Employees love job perks. I’m not talking about the traditional perks, such bonuses, vacation time, flex-time, etc. Of course, employees want those types of benefits. They’re pretty standard in today’s society. What I’m exploring are the fun, exciting and edgy job perks that draw employees to companies. When I was a Human Resources Manager in […]
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Strategies to Help Your Team Avoid Disaster
Everyone preaches about how teamwork can help companies excel, but while professional athletic teams can rely on teamwork to score a goal or a point, many companies cannot lead their employees to successful team endeavors. So how can human resources departments help lead their company team to success and teach employees? Avoid Individual Tasks, Assign Collective […]