Category: Engagement

March 10, 2023

2023 is not just another year of disruptions. It’s a year in which business and HR leaders must play defense and offense at the same time. This means performing a realistic appraisal of the current situation—inflation, recessionary concerns, geopolitical instability—and […]

March 9, 2023

Artificial intelligence tools offer many potential benefits, but keeping up with AI’s rapidly evolving developments can seem like “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” said Victoria Lipnic, head of the Human Capital Group at Resolution Economics, referring to the Oscar-nominated film […]

March 6, 2023

The last year and a half has brought unusual mass movements of people leaving and entering the workplace. Trends have included record breaking resignations, quiet quitting, and most recently, layoffs across industries including tech, financial services, food and beverage, and […]

March 2, 2023

In today’s competitive job market, attracting top talent is essential. A well-written job description is fundamental for attracting qualified candidates and ensuring that only the most qualified candidates apply. Writing a clear and concise description can be difficult, however. Below, […]

February 28, 2023

“Permacrisis,” Collins Dictionary’s 2022 word of the year, is defined as “an extended period of instability and insecurity” and captures what many business leaders are feeling given the still-high inflation rate, rising interest rates to combat inflation, and forecasts of […]

February 28, 2023

Every company wants to minimize turnover and improve employee engagement. But along with the recent media buzz about “quiet quitting,” there is an even bigger threat to employee engagement and productivity: “quiet constraint.” Game-changing innovation and ideas exist in the […]

February 23, 2023

As the global economy continues to flirt with recession, many employers have already begun letting large numbers of staff go. This trend is particularly evident in the tech industry, where tech companies like Google, Amazon and Microsoft (among others) have […]

February 22, 2023

Very few things remain static in the business world, and the character and personality of the collective workforce is not one of them. Different generations have different lived experiences, expectations and values, all of which contribute to what drives them […]

February 20, 2023

Quiet quitting, bai lan, and anti-work are some of the trends currently demonstrating that employees are unhappy with poor workplace cultures that fail to keep them engaged. To get ahead of these problematic trends, HR leaders and organizations must build […]

February 15, 2023

How does a “small but mighty” recruiting team of about 10 individuals manage to hire 1,200 people in a year? According to Jordan Applegate, senior director of recruiting at Sweetwater Sound, a musical instruments and accessories company in Fort Wayne, […]

February 14, 2023

Employers are coming to realize in increasing numbers the importance and value of creating job descriptions that reflect inclusivity. Carefully drafting descriptions to avoid traditional gender-based biases leads to many benefits, including promoting gender diversity and bolstering your recruitment efforts […]

February 14, 2023

Just when it seems consumers have caught on to one particular online scam or phishing expedition—think of the ubiquitous Nigerian prince email scam that first began making the rounds in the 1990s—a new one comes along. By now, the list […]

February 8, 2023

Soon after “quiet quitting” made headlines, another term emerged in HR circles: “quiet hiring.” The phrase may be new, but the concept isn’t. Quiet hiring is the practice of developing employees and moving them to a new role or focus […]

February 8, 2023

In August, LinkedIn rolled out Diversity Nudges, a tool they say will help recruiters improve representation in their talent searchers. For example, someone hiring an electrical engineer, a traditionally male-dominated field, could get a Diversity Nudge suggesting that they add […]

February 7, 2023

Creating a successful hiring strategy is a challenge for many companies, especially if you’re working with a limited budget. However, there are many free hiring services employers of all sizes use that can help you find qualified candidates for your […]

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 […]