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Employees might think of human resources as the department that hired them or the place to go when they have an issue with their health insurance. But what a lot of employees might not know is that HR can actually be a great resource for advancing their career. The following list includes a number of Read more »
The various factors affecting hiring are constantly changing and hiring personnel need to stay on top of the latest information in order to do their job. This spring, there are a number of key data trends that hiring managers need to be aware of. These data trends are largely related to the current economic environment Read more »
One of the most essential operations in any company is the handling of health and safety. Regardless of how small or large your company is, taking care of safety is crucial. Every business is legally accountable for safety related to its operations, including the safety of staff members, outside workers that are connected to the Read more »
As the 2018 starts, people just about everywhere are making resolutions to better themselves. While personal resolutions might include eating better, getting in some regular exercise or spending more time with loved ones, professional resolutions often include being more efficient at work, improving the various processes they use that may have become outdated or inefficient. Read more »
Full-time employees and temporary employees are two different kinds of workers, with different mentalities and priorities. An effective manager approaches each kind of employee differently. Contract employees aren’t completely beholden to the company they are doing work for and need to be treated as such. Also, these employees need to be motivated without the promise Read more »
In the past, the only way to get a job online was to submit your resume in web form or as an email attachment to a staffing company or potential employer. While this kind of job seeking is still very relevant, applicants are now using social media, especially LinkedIn, to build up their professional profile Read more »
Candidate screening is a critical part of the hiring process that requires competent professionals to perform reliable background checks in a reasonable time period. However, with escalating regulatory and legal inquiries of background checks, many businesses are opting to outsource this function. Doing this can save time, lower costs and alleviate liability concerns. Essentially, it Read more »
When your company decides to go it alone in its search for a new employee, it is usually a hit-or-miss proposition. That’s because you don’t have the resources or experience to make it a smooth and efficient process. It turns into a frustrating, expensive and time-consuming experience that all too often ends with a mediocre Read more »