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Keep the Human in HR Guest post by Ira S. Wolfe, president of Success Performance Solutions To learn more, please join us on Thursday, October 24th at 1:00 EST (10:00 PST) for a Live Webinar with Ira S. Wolfe (Keeping the Human in HR – There’s No App for That!) This webinar is valid… Read more »
The difference in earnings between men and women have decreased over the last few years but a significant discrepancy remains. The uncontrolled gender pay gap calculates the overall earnings of all women to the earnings of all men. The uncontrolled gender pay gap states that women currently earn $0.79 for every dollar a man earns…. Read more »
Resumes only explain what you have done, show them what you can do! “We need employers to let go of outdated hiring practices and embrace new ways of identifying and cultivating talent, and candidates can help by learning to tell their story in powerful and compelling ways”
Because thriving, happy employees are better employees — they are more engaged in their work, are more loyal to their employers, and more meaningfully contribute to their organizations’ goals. Employers traditionally have been focused on the success of their employees in the workplace. But today’s employees, across generations, are seeking fulfillment across their work, personal… Read more »
According to Talent Now, 90% of all American adults own a cell phone of some kind. With the successful adoption and increased usage of smartphones across the globe, there is incredible untapped potential for recruiters to connect with this massive audience of potential job seekers in new ways. Professional recruiters and hiring managers are adopting… Read more »
Fewer and fewer employers are conducting formal performance reviews. According to The Society of Human Resource Management, hiring managers think formal performance reviews are inaccurate, time-consuming and don’t motivate employees. Employees often complain that they are untimely, disrespectful and don’t reward high performers or deal with poor performers. Employers are beginning to opt out… Read more »
The rise of modern technology has touched, changed and revolutionized almost every industry and market. The world is in a digital age, the age of Google, as some might say. As advancements in technology continue, we can only expect for things to adapt further with technology. Looking exclusively at the impact technology has played on… Read more »
“Ghosting” often associated with dating, is now practiced in the workplace, and it’s driving recruiters and hiring managers crazy. This dreaded phenomenon where, for whatever reason, with no warning and no explanation a person cuts off all communication with another. There was once a time when companies were ignoring job applications or candidates after an… Read more »
Julian Treasure dives in on how to speak powerfully to make change. He starts out by explaining the “seven deadly sins” of speaking or habits. Things like; gossip, judging, negativity, complaining, excuses, lying and dogmatism make his list of speaking habits to stay away from. On the flip side, there are essential foundations to build… Read more »
The world of work has evolved. Day-to-day tasks, work environments, and technology have modernized to meet the needs of today’s workforce. The people have also changed, but many businesses continue to believe that technology alone is the answer to their problems. It’s sophisticated and alluring, but what is often overlooked are the people who use… Read more »