If your company doesn’t have a wellness initiative in place, it’s time to get with the program. Designed to improve the overall health and well-being of your employees, there’s really no drawbacks to implementing a wellness program. Your employees are your greatest asset, and nothing is more important than their health. Some people have no… Read more »
Interviewing candidates is hard work. After meeting someone once or twice, you’re tasked with making a hiring decision that will impact the future of your team. Asking the right questions during the interview process is key, but any candidate worth your consideration will spend an inordinate amount of time rehearsing standard responses. Asking nontraditional interview… Read more »
Money isn’t everything, but the salary you pay your employees directly impacts their standard of living. Consequently, top talent won’t stay in their jobs for long if they’re being underpaid. The departure of your best and brightest employees would likely wreak havoc on your organization, so ensuring these individuals remain properly compensated should be a… Read more »
Temporary workers can be hugely beneficial to your organization, but many have trouble acclimating to the team. Oftentimes, companies inadvertently treat temps differently than permanent employees, which ultimately impacts their performance. The key to getting maximum productivity from your temp employees is making them feel like they belong, so welcome them with open arms. Encourage… Read more »
There’s a good chance you conduct a background check on all candidates prior to extending an offer, but if a social media screening isn’t part of the process, it’s time to include it. These days, just about everyone is active on social media, and a job seeker’s presence can be very telling. According to a… Read more »
In the past, hiring managers and human resources traditionally handled the entire candidate selection process. Employees were only informed a new hire had been selected after the person accepted the job offer. Everyone would meet for the first time on the new staffer’s first day and hope for the best. However, things have changed. These… Read more »
They’re both the largest living generation in the U.S. and in the workforce. This young generation is passionate, intelligent and highly tech savvy, so they’ll be a great asset to your organization. There’s always an adjustment period when welcoming new staffers — especially when you’re dealing with a cross-generational team. If you haven’t already caught… Read more »
As a seasoned hiring manager, you don’t have to be told the importance of checking references. In fact, you wouldn’t dream of hiring a candidate without contacting a few references who can vouch for them. Of course, all references aren’t created equal, so you need to make sure the people you speak with paint an… Read more »
It’s always exciting to hire promising new employees who seem poised to thrive at your company, but your work is far from done. Now that employment terms have been agreed upon and contracts have been signed, it’s time to start planning a thorough new hire orientation. According to Equifax data from the second quarter of… Read more »
Over 100 education sessions from some of the most forward-thinking HR experts. An abundance of networking events with other like-minded professionals. More than 200 HR solutions and services companies under one roof. All of this is part of the 2016 HR Southwest conference happening from October, 16-19, 2016 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. The… Read more »
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