All it took was an exposé, two lawsuits alleging gender bias, sexual harassment and wrongful termination; a walkout and a class-action on behalf of its female employees. But video games maker Riot Games has committed to fundamentally changing a sexist “men first” workplace culture where women were routinely subjected to harassment and inappropriate behavior. And […]
Posted on December 5th, 2019 by admin
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Will the global economy go into recession in 2020? That’s the worry on so many minds. News headlines reflect that concern with stories of trade disputes and that wonky-sounding inverted yield curve. The validity of those fears is underscored by data from experts, such as the UN’s trade and development body, which recently revealed in […]
Posted on December 4th, 2019 by admin
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With 2019 winding down, HR pros are all wondering what new workplace trends 2020 will bring. Well, look no further! The experts at Glassdoor have answers for you in their Jobs & Hiring Trends for 2020 report. Here’s what Glassdoor says you can expect to see in the new year. 1. AI will play a […]
Posted on November 28th, 2019 by admin
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Even as some surveys show that about 65% workers in North America say they aren’t actively looking for a new job, many of them also report they are not engaged at work. But that doesn’t mean you can relax with your employee retention efforts. Most of those folks are probably sticking around because they are […]
Posted on November 27th, 2019 by admin
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With each passing day, the HR industry is under more pressure to get things right. That’s why it’s so essential to keep abreast of what’s new in the marketplace and where HR tech tools are heading. Different tools and applications for recruiters and HR are more valuable than never. Hundreds of platforms have been created […]
Posted on November 26th, 2019 by admin
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The key to successful recruiting is good interview scheduling, which is too often an overlooked part of the hiring process. When done right, good interview scheduling will reflect well on your company, improving a candidate’s experience and the likelihood the person will reapply even if they’re not the right fit this time around. Poor interview […]
Posted on November 22nd, 2019 by admin
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In a recent case study detailing what worked and what didn’t, Dee Vitale, director of talent acquisition at Sage Therapeutics in Cambridge, MA, shares how her company repaired an ineffective onboarding program: It’s no secret that onboarding often gets overlooked and lumped together with a new hire’s orientation. Onboarding programs often fail because there’s no […]
Posted on November 21st, 2019 by admin
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Employees are an indispensable resource – and in this competitive hiring market, companies can’t afford turnover. So now more than ever, businesses must work on retaining their best employees to ensure they’re running as effectively and efficiently as possible. There are many ways companies can do this, but getting started out of the gate to […]
Posted on November 20th, 2019 by admin
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The new year is rapidly approaching, which means it’s the perfect time to review your policies and make the necessary adjustments. There were a lot of new employment trends in 2019, and 2020 will bring even more compliance changes. Whether it’s legally mandated changes or just suggested ones, experts at the law firm Cozen O’Connor […]
Posted on November 17th, 2019 by admin
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The 14th largest private company in the U.S. announced Nov. 7 that it now offers six weeks of paid parental leave to most of its 28,000 employees following the birth or adoption of a child. Pilot Flying J’s “gender-neutral” leave benefit is available to all new parents working at its rest stops, retail locations and […]
Posted on November 16th, 2019 by admin
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