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With summer officially upon us, we resume the daunting task of helping the search committee sift through the would-be successors to Michael Scott. Turning our focus to outside candidates, this post evaluates a man whose ego is as big as the state for which he is named: Robert California. Delivering a Walken-esque performance, James Spader‘s […]
In the face of an ongoing STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) talent shortage, Randstad US conducted a study to uncover key motivations, beliefs, and perspectives of STEM-related topics among kids aged 11 to 17.
The rapid evolution of AI is causing significant shifts in the workforce across industries. AI agents are taking over various tasks, rendering certain skills irrelevant and making some jobs obsolete. Business leaders are struggling to effectively assess human capital and identify skill gaps that need closing. This leaves HR leaders grappling with essential questions: How […]
The “inflection” point for HR is here, says Consultant Scott Hamilton. In business today, disruption is closer than you think, from recruiting to development, companies need next practices ideas, processes, concepts, and solutions that move us beyond the “status quo.”
AI has become an undisputed corporate priority across industries, with many business and HR leaders viewing the technology as a critical component of their success in the future of work. According to Gartner, a staggering 76% of HR leaders believe that failing to adopt AI solutions within the next few years could leave their companies […]
Which recruiting sources are working best in 2012? Is social media really the best way to find great candidates? A new hiring practices survey conducted by Monster, The HR Daily Advisor and HRhero Line answer these questions, and more. 2012 Monster Hiring Survey – An infographic by the team at HR.BLR.com Full results: Download the […]
When it comes to job ads, whether online or in print, employers make a range of mistakes. Hey, nobody’s perfect, right?
Benefits and compensation packages play a major role in employee happiness and retention. Forbes found that employees have been prioritizing paid leave, reproductive benefits, menopause benefits, and family forming benefits. But, the bottom line that most workers look for in an employer is “benefits transparency.” As a leader, do you measure up to these expectations? […]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is lowering back to 2017’s level the fee it charges for applications seeking determination letters for terminating retirement plans, the agency announced on March 14.
by Robert P. Tinnin, Jr. Q One of our workers has been with the company for about three years. From the outset, he has been an outstanding performer. About four months ago, however, he went through a divorce, which appears to have had a major impact on him, and he seems distracted. Both the quantity […]