The COVID-19 pandemic created challenges for employers and workers across all industries, some of which we are still trying to overcome two years later. Facing school and daycare closures, many working mothers had no choice but to leave their jobs. Others felt compelled to take a step back as they tried to juggle the demands…
As a result of the pandemic, talent acquisition and recruiting have shifted to a virtual environment. Technology and software applications have dramatically increased efficiencies and there’s no question recruiting has been streamlined and improved. Candidates are now much more comfortable with the use of technology in the hiring process and have come to expect it….
Any hiring manager or HR professional will preach the importance of workplace diversity—but what are we actually doing to diversify the workplace? For me, there are four key benefits of creating an inclusive workplace. Here’s what they are and—more importantly—how you can bring them to life at your business. 1. Workplace diversity increases creativity. With a…
The future of work lies in skills—not jobs. The demand for labor during the pandemic recovery is fierce and it’s becoming more difficult to attract workers. There’s an ongoing shift towards a skills-based approach to talent development and retention—through which organizations identify the talent they already have in place and fill in-demand roles internally with…
In 2016, millennials—people born between 1981 and 1996—became the largest segment of the workforce. By 2025, 75 percent of the global workforce is expected to be comprised of millennials. The oldest millennials are now entering their 40s and moving into management roles. To attract and retain this generation, companies must foster a corporate culture formed…
An organization’s employees are its most important asset. In today’s candidate-controlled job market, they are a priceless commodity that companies do not want or can afford to lose. In today’s market, companies are faced with talent acquisition challenges that have contributed to a blurring of workplace boundaries and increased employee burnout. When a manager consistently…
Addressing wage compression has proven to be one of the most pressing difficulties facing businesses in today’s volatile labor market. Otherwise known as pay compression, this term has presented challenges to companies of all shapes, sizes, and industries. So what are the underlying causes of wage compression, how can it be rectified, and what can…
Businesses never want to make a bad hire. Hiring an employee that isn’t a long-term fit for your organization is counterproductive to your overall success. Not only can time spent on functions like screening, recruiting, and interviewing add up in a hurry, but onboarding and training costs bring additional—and unnecessary—costs into the fold. The Secret…
As COVID-19 restrictions ease and vaccination rates rise, employees are asking when and how they will return to the office. As organizations explore the shift away from a fully remote work environment, they need to recognize that the pandemic had a permanent effect on how their employees want to work. Before 2020, remote work was…
Modern-day job postings have become less about recruiting and more about marketing. Due to such a competitive labor market, organizations need to view their job postings as a valuable opportunity to strategically advertise. Ultimately, how are your HR, recruiting, and talent acquisition teams going to sell prospective candidates on their open job? Here are five…
