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3 ways recruiters can set themselves apart from scam artists
With scammers getting more sophisticated, HR pros still have a few ways to distinguish themselves as legitimate. Published March 6, 2024 Emilie Shumwa Editor An example of some fake job descriptions. Permission granted by Aura If it feels like scams are becoming ubiquitous in daily life, it’s because, in many ways, they are. A 2023 analysis from the…
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Employees cite lack of productivity, high commuting costs as return-to-office barriers
While 73% of respondents reported that they feel more connected to their company when they are in the office with their colleagues, 76% said a lack of equipment limits their productivity. Published March 20, 2024 Joe BurnsReporter Hybrid workers spend $51 a day on average when they go into the office and 61% of workers spend between 30 and…
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Want happier employees? Create a community, business scholars say
Pay is great, but simple measures like showing kindness and recognizing workers go a long way, too, speakers said at a recent Academy of Management event. Published March 21, 2024 Ryan GoldenSenior Reporter Amid a downward trend in U.S. employee engagement, organizations must reshape their people management approach to more directly address employee happiness, panelists…
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Survey: When workers don’t feel valued, their productivity drops
Mental health has become a pillar of benefits discussion in recent years, especially as younger workers increasingly expect support from employers in this area. Published March 22, 2024 Kathryn MoodySenior Editor Dive Brief: 3 Ways To Ease the RTO Transition Despite pushback from employees, 90% of companies that have or plan to have a physical footprint…
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Building a coaching culture: Part one
How do you know if your organization has a coaching culture – or not? Does your organisation have a coaching culture and if so, what are the signifiers of this? A coaching culture is defined as one where coaching is the predominant style of managing and working together, and where commitment to improving the organisation is embedded in…
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Why we need to rethink the meaning of talent
In the context of evolving employee expectations and evolving language, talent development and pathways need to recognise and value individual differences. How can we ensure that we are identifying, nurturing and developing talent for the benefit of all? For many years now we have been talking about talent – whether that be recruiting, managing or…
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Soft skills lead to faster promotions, LinkedIn data shows
For talent professionals, this means upskilling initiatives and the hiring process should include a focus on soft skills. Published March 5, 2024 By Carolyn Crist Workers with soft skills — such as problem-solving, decision-making and good communication abilities — get promoted faster than those who don’t have the skills, according to a Feb. 29 report from LinkedIn. Based…
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One-third of companies bracing for higher employee turnover
Published March 11, 2024 Sponsored content By Express Employment Professionals Thirty-three percent of U.S. hiring managers anticipate employee turnover at their company to increase in the next year, costing an average of $36,295 (e.g., cost to rehire, lost productivity) annually. Significantly, more than 20% of hiring managers say that number climbs to $100,000 or higher. This…
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Independent contractor rule takes effect
In a statement, SHRM said the rule “fosters ambiguity” and deters businesses from extending essential training to independent workers. Published March 11, 2024 Emilie ShumwayEditor The U.S. Department of Labor’s independent contractor final rule went into effect Monday, after businesses scrambled last week to have it enjoined or halted through a preliminary injunction. DOL announced the final rule in…
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Women in healthcare report higher levels of burnout than male colleagues, study finds
Gender inequity and a lack of autonomy at work are correlated with women’s burnout, according to the new research. Published Feb. 23, 2024 By Susanna Vogel Staff Reporter First published on Listen to the article3 min Dive Brief: Dive Insight: For the review, researchers studied healthcare professionals’ well-being — their integrated mental and physical health as it…
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