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Not the thought but the thoughtfulness of end-of-year rewards
Employees have expectations around holiday and end-of-year recognition and rewards. If you’re truly thankful for your employees, this is the time to show your heartfelt appreciation for their contributions to your business. Although everyone can use a gift card to Amazon, there’s not much delight...
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October Jobs Report
On Friday November 3rd, the U.S. Labor Department released their October Employment Report. This month falls short of expectations in job creation, specifically in manufacturing with a decline in 35k jobs, likely due to strike activity. With unemployment changing only slightly with an increase to...
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Embrace AI But Don’t Replace Humanity in Recruiting
There’s probably not a single person in this country who hasn’t been caught in endless circles of frustration and stress trying to resolve big and small problems through bots. AI has arrived and it’s everywhere, including in recruitment. Employers need to find ways to achieve the benefits of humans...
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September Employment Report
On Friday October 6th, the U.S. Labor Department released their September Employment Report. This month shows large increases in job creation, more than double the 170k estimates. With unemployment remaining unchanged at 3.8% and over 3 million more jobs than job seekers, recruitment and retention...
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Internal Mobility Programs—a Tool for Recruiting and Retention
Pay closer attention to the people under your own roof. Job-hopping serves no one and yet in 2023, employees still find themselves forced to leave their company when they want to get ahead. The sad reality is that it’s often easier to find a more attractive job opportunity with another employer...
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Shorten Your Hiring Timeline
According to the Department of Labor's most recent jobs report, there are 9.6 million job openings but only 5.8 million people looking for work. Hiring efficiency is crucial if employers are to find top talent for important roles.
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Be Cool This Summer—Go Hybrid
Whether or not to offer hybrid work options is currently a hot and heavy debate between employees and employers across the country. On both sides, there is frustration, anger, and pain over the issue of flexibility, especially around when and where to work.
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Loose Lips May Save Your Ship
The adage, “Loose lips sink ships,” kept people from spreading rumors or unhappy truths about things that could harm morale or jeopardize safety during World War II. In the decades since, the sentiment has taken hold in our workplace cultures, limiting transparency and, especially, making it taboo...
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Strategic Recruitment
External vs. Internal Hiring: Are Your Best Options in Front of You?
Approximately 9.6 million jobs are available throughout the United States but only 5.7 million people are jobseekers. If you have openings for various positions in your organization, your best candidates may be your current employees who want to move up. It is time to look at the people already...
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June Employment Report
On Thursday July 6th, the U.S. Labor Department released their June Employment Report. This month shows continued increases in job creation, although less than forecasted. With low unemployment and over 3 million more jobs than job seekers, recruitment and retention remain top of mind for business...
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