Updated 2/8/22It might seem that unemployment at 3.9% as of December 2021 would be a cause for celebration. However, a low unemployment rate also comes with problems. For HR departments, a low unemployment rate means[...]
Turn Employees into Brand Ambassadors
Whether or not you have an employer brand strategy, you do have an employer brand, and it’s influencing your potential candidates. Social media and review sites are where most messaging happens about your employer[...]
What's in Store for Recruitment in 2020
As the new year starts up, recruiters are considering what 2020 will bring. What trends flourished or changed in 2019, and how can companies develop robust strategies for the long term? From recruiting technology to[...]
Reduce Discrimination with These Fair Hiring Policies
Discrimination, when promoting or hiring employees, is bad for business. Instances and patterns of discrimination can be very costly to a company and can lead to very bad publicity.
Diagnose and Fix High Employee Turnover
Retention is one of the most common problems a company can face. The costs of employees quitting compound quickly—in addition to lost productivity, retention issues can place a strain on your HR department, your[...]
How to Recruit Veterans
There are over 21 million veterans of the U.S. armed forces, comprising a valuable workforce. With general and specialized skills and great teamwork capacities, veterans make great employees across all sectors.
People with Disabilities and How to Recruit Them
The landmark legislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990 and outlawed discrimination against individuals with disabilities in public life. As hiring becomes more competitive HR managers are[...]
New Facebook Policy and Job Postings: What Does it Mean for You?
Facebook's reputation has taken a big hit in the past year. The company is facing scrutiny for multiple reasons. After the 2016 election, Facebook was accused of failing to crack down on fake news, and turning a blind[...]
Make Team Building Work For You
One of the most challenging aspects of managing a workplace is building a company culture and creating a sense of community. Your employees will have very different life experiences, with varying interests, ages, and[...]