Month: October 2017

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4 Ways Companies Can Attract Millennial Job Seekers

In 2015, Millennials surpassed Gen Xers as the largest demographic in the United States workforce. Typically considered as anyone born between 1984 and 1997 (give or take a few years depending on your definition), the current Millennial ranges from anyone in their early 20s to their mid 30s. In terms of the work force, that […]

Fostering Informal Learning in the Workplace

According to Ronda Davis, CPLP, PMP, a training manager at MicroPact, trainers can tap the power of informal learning by incorporating “the three Es” (environment, education, and encouragement) into their training strategy.

Ageism in Tech

A new study conducted by Visier, a leading provider of talent management solutions, finds systemic ageism exists in tech hiring practices.

Tips for Better Recruiting Efficiency

In yesterday’s Advisor, we talked about the benefits of improving recruiting efficiency and looked at efficiency tips across three aspects of the recruiting process. Today we’re continuing that list. Here are efficiency tips across three more aspects of the recruiting process.

Are Your Employees Also Customers?

Being a user of your company’s products or services isn’t a prerequisite for employee engagement, but it doesn’t hurt.

Which States Pay Best—and Worst—for the Most Dangerous Jobs?

New research reveals the highest and lowest-paying states for dangerous occupations, including logging workers, fishers, aircraft pilots, roofers and garbage collectors.  The analysis of mean salaries in all 50 states for jobs with the highest industry rates revealed that only 15 states pay above the national average of $56,795 for these dangerous jobs.

Recruiting: What Drives the ‘Modern’ Candidate to Seek a Job with You (or Not)?

A new survey report examines what technology capabilities job candidates expect from a prospective employer’s career site.  The iCIMS survey, The Modern Job Seeker, conducted among 500 full-time employed U.S. adults, also includes information on how job seekers are researching companies before applying for a job, as well as the importance of social media and […]

I’m sorry, so sorry: how to apologize at work

by Molly DiBianca Humility is a virtue. For most of us, it doesn’t come easily. Owning up to a mistake at work can be a difficult task, particularly for employees who want to be good at their jobs and please those they report to. Nonetheless, apologizing is a reality of professional life and a recognition […]