Author: Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor

Internet

How Much Time Are Employees Wasting on the Internet?

There’s little doubt that the Internet has greatly contributed to workplace efficiency and productivity over the last couple decades. E-mail has made real-time, written communication far easier than ever before, and new technologies have provided the ability to share computer screens and hold virtual face-to-face meetings—not to mention the ability to conduct research without sifting […]

iCIMS: September Hires Rose 0.1%, Job Openings Rose 0.8%

There’s good news and bad news regarding September hiring insights, recently released by iCIMS. The good news is for jobseekers as the number of job openings rose to 0.8%. While the number of new hires also increased, the bad news for employers is the struggle remains for finding talent.  

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The Consensual Relationship Contract

As adults, there are often relatively few opportunities to connect with someone on a romantic level. The bar scene certainly has its drawbacks, and you’re not in a high school or college classroom every day with people your age. It’s not surprising then that many people end up finding love in the office.

Candidates Weigh in on Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Yesterday, we looked at the ways artificial intelligence (AI) is helping recruiters and talent acquisition professionals in the hiring process. Today, we’ll look at how candidates interact with AI and whether AI can help reduce bias in the hiring process.

What Do Jobseekers Want? Culture Is Out, Transparency Is in

In a competitive market, companies must work twice as hard to entice new hires to accept a job offer and because of this, the relationship between recruiters and candidates has never been more important.

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Should Your Company Encourage Work Happy Hours?

It’s a well-established tradition in the work world: the after-work happy hour. After everyone clocks out for the day around 5:00 p.m., it’s time to head to the local watering hole, where cheap happy hour drinks and appetizers are made available precisely to bring in the after-work crowd.

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How to Make It Easier for Your Managers to Train Their Employees

Management and training can encompass two very different skill sets, depending on how the terms are defined. In the literal sense of the words, a manager is directing the activities of his or her group, while a trainer is providing the individuals who make up the group with the skills and knowledge they need to […]

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Encouraging Employees to Help Keep the Office Clean

Most people who’ve worked in an office have experienced a seemingly perpetual mess around the coffee machine, a messy restroom, or a culture of cluttered desks. Many, if not most, offices have a dedicated cleaner or cleaning crew, depending on the size of the company.

AI Helps Reduce Time to Fill While Improving Candidate Experience

While technology has been disrupting almost every aspect of the way we work, one thing remains clear: It’s helping workers do their jobs faster. And when it comes to recruiting, the time saved due to technology is benefiting both recruiters and jobseekers. However, technology isn’t fully taking over just yet.