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Getting college students to work for your company requires a different touch and a different strategy. Today, Jennifer Rutt presents the results of an AfterCollege survey that seeks to answer what exactly college students look for when they go on the market. At the time of the survey, Jennifer Rutt was AfterCollege’s senior director of […]
Are you putting together a recruiting video geared toward Millennials? Today we hear from Ryan Jenkins, internationally recognized speaker and author, with tips for making that video something that Millennials will actually enjoy. Finding talent for your organization is an ongoing process. It’s even more so today because the average work tenure of a Millennial […]
A year-old, family-oriented start-up has won the top spot on Crain’s 100 Best Places to Work in New York City by offering a “diner menu” of luscious perks and benefits that would make your mouth water.
The month and a half leading up to New Year’s is full of joy and celebration. But from stress and germs to distraction and overindulgence, it’s also fraught with hazards that can leave your employees ill, injured, or dispirited. Be sure that wellness at your company doesn’t fall by the wayside during the fun! Although […]
With leadership development a top talent management priority this year, a recent study found that many employers plan to increase their investment in this area. In fact, 54% of employers surveyed by Lee Hecht Harrison expect to increase spending on leadership development in 2015, followed by 41% maintaining the same level of spending, and 5% […]
By Rickard Hansson, CEO and founder, Incentive When employees aren’t engaged, they start looking elsewhere. Employee turnover can end up costing a company big bucks, between recruiting, salary and benefits, onboarding and training and more. In a report by Training magazine, companies spent an average of more than $1,200 annually per employee in training costs. […]
By Hudson Global The era of unprecedented insights into personal preferences and behaviors has made its way to HR and recruiting. Tools now exist that show which candidates and employees are on the job hunt in real time.
By Catherine Moreton Gray, JD In a conversation I had with one of my colleagues following the Pope’s visit, we talked about his apparent rejection of the trappings of his position in favor of staying true to his values. We also talked about the Pope’s communication skills, and about his focus on staying in touch […]
By Aaron K. Olson, Aon plc & B. Keith Simerson, Ed.D Few leaders can be successful if they are alone in championing their goals; ideas—particularly big ideas—need a broad coalition of support. Strategic leaders are aware of this and take intentional efforts to secure buy-in, commitment and advocacy from their most important stakeholders.
by Jan L. Fox As you began 2015, you probably made resolutions and promised yourself you would do better in the new year. As 2015 comes to a close, it’s still not too late to improve your professional practice. Here are five things an HR manager can do to bring 2015 to a successful conclusion. […]