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You can take metrics on pretty much anything. But getting the right metrics and then interpreting them correctly is both tricky and important. Today Cathy Gray, JD, senior managing editor of HR and Compensation at BLR® shares her thoughts on the topic.
No one wants to be lied to. Employers are acutely sensitive to this. If an applicant lies about qualifications, it can mean a lot of wasted time, money, and energy when it is eventually discovered that the individual is not competent for the role. It could even mean embarrassment for the organization if the individual […]
With the U.S. unemployment rate standing at 5.1%—its lowest level since 2008—conventional wisdom suggests that workers would be aggressively pursuing new employment opportunities. However, a new “Global Talent Monitor” report released by CEB (a best practice insight and technology company), announced recently in a press release, indicates that the number of U.S. employed workers actively […]
ManpowerGroup Solutions has released a report, “Making the Connection: Best Practices in Candidate Experience,” based on research into candidate preferences, behaviors, and motivators.
Based on its research report, “The Randstad Sourceright 2015 Talent Trends Report,” Randstad Sourceright has shared insight on some of the top trends in recruiting that promise to change the way organizations identify, engage, and ultimately hire top talent in the coming years and how employers can adapt procedures to these changes to ensure a […]
Early in 2015, Millennials became the largest generation in the workforce. They’re continuing to have an ever-increasing impact on how we work and on the economy as a whole—and some of the changes may surprise you. This generation brings with it new ideas on how the workplace should function in an ideal world, and their […]
Nearly half of U.S. firms say they are struggling to fill job openings in key positions and plan to increase wages more than 3% in the coming year, according to a new survey, the Duke University/CFO Global Business Outlook.
Job descriptions are ever-changing due to the rise in new technology. With that said, there are now jobs specifically for social media and social networking. While a social media community manager job description hasn’t made it into the Job Descriptions Encyclopedia yet, it’s definitely becoming one of the fastest-trending jobs.
Companies that have been spending a lot of money on expensive perks to attract and retain Millennials could be getting it all wrong, according to a new survey conducted by ORC International and online grocery delivery service Peapod.com. The answer could be as simple as more free snacks at work.
The job market today is constantly in flux, with new developments and technological advances sparking rapid changes in demand for given positions. To glimpse into where these trends are headed, SkillSurvey—a reference checking solution that collects reference feedback—has dug into its database and identified some of the more unique positions that have seen increased demand […]