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Background checks include ‘lots of inaccuracies,’ researchers find
The mistakes can go both ways. Reports may miss convictions or falsely assign a conviction to someone due to data errors. Published Feb. 23, 2024 By Carolyn Crist Employers may not be able to trust background checks completely, particularly because they may contain false information, according to a new study published in the research journal Criminology. Private-sector companies that…
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Double-barreled questions: What they are and how to avoid them
Lyssa Test Writer, Culture Amp To gather valuable insights from your next workplace survey, pay close attention to how you formulate your questions. A clear, concise question is more likely to elicit straightforward and helpful feedback, while a poorly phrased question may confuse your employees. The questions you ask can affect the accuracy of your data. Leading,…
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Employees said they’d work harder if recognized. These are the types of recognition they want
10 execs from CEOs to HR managers explain exactly what works to boost engagement and motivation. Forget bonuses or traditional perks—leaders have discovered a thriving workforce comes from one simple act: appreciation. A Harvard Business Review report shows that 40% of team members would up their game once directors recognize their efforts. However, most businesses see an abundance of…
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17 Recruiting Strategies To Hire Top Talent In 2024
Written by Neelie Verlinden Having top talent on board is crucial for the long-term success of any business. Effective recruiting strategies help you source, attract, identify, hire, and retain talented professionals who contribute to your organization’s goals. We’ve rounded up 17 of the best recruiting strategies so that you can build the team your company needs…
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How to Calculate Employee Turnover Rate
Written by Erik van Vulpen In the community of our AIHR Academy, we’ve had a few discussions about how to calculate employee turnover. In the people analytics space, employee turnover is arguably the most-discussed metric. However, calculating turnover is much trickier than it seems. In this article, we will propose a best practice for measuring employee turnover.…
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Gen Z workers say they are worried about AI replacing them
Most workers want to use generative AI tools more in the workplace, but some have concerns about their roles in the near future. Published Feb. 15, 2024 By Carolyn Crist Listen to the article3 min About 43% of workers across generations are worried that another employee with better skills in generative artificial intelligence could replace them…
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Report: Employers don’t practice what they preach on skills-based hiring
Fewer than 1 in 700 new hires benefited from businesses dropping degree requirements, Burning Glass Institute and Harvard Business School estimated. Published Feb. 20, 2024 By Carolyn Crist Listen to the article4 min Skills-based hiring appears to be lagging behind well-meaning ambitions, with most companies not yet making changes to drop degree requirements or increase their…
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The RAF’S latest assault: Sexual harassment is not the problem – systemic misogyny is.
Following the latest case of sexual harassment, where a culture of predatory behaviour towards women in the RAF’s Red Arrows has been unearthed, Deborah Hartung reports… Hot on the heels of the Post Office Horizon scandal, and amongst other recent investigations into the male elite, the Royal Air Force (RAF) is in the news again – and…
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Types of Employee Benefits: 12 Benefits HR Should Know
Written by Neelie Verlinden The types of employee benefits an organization provides carry weight in today’s employment market. Compensation on its own is not enough to engage employees and attract job seekers who now expect more comprehensive rewards for their work. HR practitioners need to be aware of the various benefit possibilities and determine which ones…
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Zoom declares new DEI approach as tech industry trims diversity investments
Zoom will partner with “well-established and well-regarded DEI firms who work closely with tech companies,” its COO told employees in a Jan. 29 memo. Published Feb. 13, 2024 Ryan GoldenSenior Reporter Video communications platform Zoom announced job cuts late last month as well as a strategic shift in the company’s approach to diversity, equity and inclusion,…
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