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Recruiting is changing at a rapid pace. Some organizations are abandoning traditional methods for social media; some think software can do a better job than people.
Question: We gave a $5,000 sign-on bonus to a new hire who has been a no-show for numerous days, and we haven’t been able to contact them. Can we withhold and/or deduct from this employee’s final paycheck to recoup some of the sign-on bonus? Answer: Most likely, no. Unless the employee signed an agreement giving you […]
As financial concerns mount for older workers, the concept of phased retirement is gaining traction. For HR professionals and business leaders, understanding this trend is crucial, especially in light of new findings from the WTW Global Benefits Attitudes Survey. Workers Planning for Retirement According to the survey, one in three U.S. workers over the age […]
Artificial intelligence has exploded in recent years in terms of its capabilities, scalability, and usage. Employers, employees, and even casual users experimenting with the technology, have embraced generative AI, resulting in an explosion of use cases. But how will AI impact the world of employment? Will it lead to fewer jobs? Different jobs? Different ways […]
The intergenerational makeup of today’s workforce contains a great deal of untapped potential. While headlines frequently focus on the challenges that can come from bringing different generations together, the truth is that, when employees learn to embrace their distinct strengths, they will be far more effective performers and collaborators. Research from organizations like the Harvard […]
Disparate treatment of women in the tech industry is, sadly, almost a cliché of that industry, even after years of attention focused on such problems, which include everything from pay disparities and uneven promotion rates to sexual harassment and even violence. But the negative impacts of this treatment don’t fall solely on female employees. Tech […]
In the battle for talent in the U.S. labor market, employers have several arrows in their quivers: salary, annual bonuses, benefits like health and dental insurance, vacation time, flexible scheduling, company culture, etc. All of these can be used to entice candidates to apply to work for a given employer, and these various arrows can […]
In the ever-evolving business world, where the dynamics of work environments and economic challenges are in constant flux, the ability to identify and inspire high-potential employees has never been more critical. The significant number of open jobs and the notable portion of the workforce looking to move on highlight the urgency for company leaders to […]
In the incredibly competitive landscape of recruitment, passive candidates represent a valuable yet hard-to-snag segment of the workforce. These professionals may have top-tier talent and the perfect skillset, but they aren’t actively seeking new job opportunities. That doesn’t mean, however, that they aren’t open to considering other options if the right opportunity arises. Recruiting passive […]
Attracting and retaining high-performing workers—always a challenge—has become a struggle for many employers, leading them to rethink the perks they offer. Some are happy to offer free snacks, others hope to lure people with the promise of generous time-off policies. Do some employees want to bring their pets to work, take time off to help […]
When thinking about the hiring process, those doing the hiring often focus on mistakes job candidates make. Maybe hopefuls show up for an interview late and unprepared, or maybe they’re interested in the job’s salary but not so much the actual work the job requires. Certainly, candidate mistakes can be egregious, but what about mistakes […]