Category: Engagement

February 2, 2023

COVID and a tight labor market have dramatically changed the hiring and retention game—as a result, the biggest problem for recruiters now is failure to be honest about the company and what they’re looking for in candidates. Opaqueness doesn’t work […]

January 31, 2023

Having a high employee turnover rate can be a huge problem for any business. As many companies are going through the Great Resignation, it is crucial for employers to calculate the company’s turnover rate and understand how it is affecting […]

January 27, 2023

An often-overlooked aspect of the HR and recruitment functions is the sales/marketing element inherent in recruiting employees. Of course employers want to hire the best, brightest, and most diligent workers, but jobseekers also want to work for the best employers […]

January 27, 2023

Even in the midst of an economic downturn, when the prospect of a technology skills gap comes up for C-suite executives, the need for smart developers and engineers is top of mind. Individuals most experienced at creating and maintaining high-quality […]

January 26, 2023

It’s no longer news that companies worldwide continue to grapple with unprecedented labor shortages. Under such challenging economic conditions, it might seem wise to reduce or eliminate employee benefits as a cost-saving measure. However, that’s merely a short-term “fix” that […]

January 26, 2023

If you’re a hiring manager, you know that hiring can be difficult. It’s not just about finding someone who meets the qualifications and can do the job—it’s about finding someone who will fit into your culture and your team. Your […]

January 25, 2023

One in three young people have turned down a job offer because the employer’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments were not in line with their values. According to a survey by KPMG UK, 9% of adults are actively looking […]

January 20, 2023

Talent acquisition (TA) technology is a complex landscape that continues to evolve at a rapid pace. According to industry analysts at Aptitude Research, 73% of companies have increased their TA tech investments in 2022, and 70% say they will continue […]

January 19, 2023

You have critical job openings and you need to recruit quickly. Traditionally, you go to market for a top external candidate or look for an internal promotion or a horizontal move by a talented employee. Continuing with time-tested HR approaches, […]

January 13, 2023

I recently accepted an offer for a U.S. federal job that requires a security clearance. The position is contingent on a background check. I was initially told it would be about two to three months, but I’ve been waiting for […]

January 13, 2023

In a job market with high turnover rates, noncompete contracts are useful ways to protect your business in industries that are susceptible to damage when an employee brings knowledge of internal operations to other companies. This article is meant to […]

January 13, 2023

Competition for talent remains tight in today’s uncertain hiring landscape, with the latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary (JOLTS) report sharing that job openings have increased to 10.7 million. And while talks of a recession and hiring slowdown dominate […]

January 12, 2023

Almost 18 months after the term “The Great Resignation” was coined by University College London Professor Anthony Klotz, the number of people voluntarily quitting their jobs is still climbing, according to the most recent Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey […]

January 11, 2023

I thought I knew what to expect from the shift to post-employment benefits when I decided to retire, at age 66, near the end of 2022. After all, for almost 19 years at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), […]

January 11, 2023

2022 was a challenging year for recruiters. In a tight candidate-driven labor market, HR leaders and organizations needed to remain agile by adopting new strategies, casting wider nets for talent their pools, and rethinking what employees wanted from their employers. […]

January 6, 2023

Employment numbers have been volatile over the past several years. While the pandemic shook up the employment picture, it appears that, for now, the unemployment rate has stabilized and is at the lowest rate the country has seen in years. […]

January 6, 2023

After dealing with the consequences of the Great Resignation, perhaps HR professionals are ready to see if the grass is truly greener on the other side. According to HR technology firm Payscale’s 2022 End-of-Year Hot Jobs Report, people serving in […]

December 29, 2022

The pursuit of talent has never been more intense. Organizations are scrambling to fill positions that have been vacant since the pandemic-induced Great Resignation. Interestingly, while 63% of employers face talent shortages, 94% of HR decision-makers have trouble finding qualified […]

December 28, 2022

While the term “quiet firing” may be new – and chatter around the trend increases – the practice is an age-old tactic used to force an employee to eventually quit. A recent LinkedIn News poll with over 20,000 respondents revealed […]

December 27, 2022

While the unemployment rate continues to remain low, given the current potential for a recession or sustained economic downturn, more employers are firing employees. Some employers are also seeing more discrimination claims following terminations. It’s impossible to prevent all fired […]