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What’s New In 2024? A Few Notable Regulatory Changes

Each year brings a fair amount of regulatory change. As workplace safety, remote working, increased cost of living, mental health, and inclusion become increasingly relevant when it comes to policy, HR departments are going to begin to see more changes than before. We have made a short list of notable 2024 regulatory changes that will […]

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Using Pre-Offer Screening to Vet Applicants

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, approximately 47.5 percent of interviewed candidates receive a job offer. Furthermore, about 69 out of every 100 offers are accepted. This means out of 100 candidates interviewed, 67 never become employed. Assuming a first interview lasts 20 minutes, that is over 22 hours invested in interviewing

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How HR Leaders Are Driving Change In the Industry

Human Resources is a growing field. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates show that the demand for HR managers will increase by roughly 15,500 positions per year over the next decade. As attracting top talent becomes increasingly important, organizations are turning heavily to an employee-centric hiring and leadership approach. Such an approach aims to find

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Preparing for the Upcoming Seasonal Hiring Wave

Seasonal hiring is a tricky balancing act. Volume, quality, quick time-to-hire, temporary positions… These can be difficult things to mingle together successfully. When considering that the average nationwide ‘time-to-fill” is around 25 business days, and the busiest season for most retail/consumer goods companies spans from Thanksgiving to Christmas (roughly 30 days), temporary hiring can become

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Take Note of These Social Media Statistics

It’s no secret that many organizations find difficulty in attracting a surplus of qualified, motivated talent. Employers are required to be more creative (and generous) than in decades past. The data makes this clear. From September 2021 to September 2022, compensation costs for workers increased by 5 percent across the board. However, consumer prices rose

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Data Shows the Importance of Pre-Employment Screening

Hiring is changing quickly. Not only are turnover rates and wages increasing but employer expectations are evolving. One of these expectations involves work experience and education. Many employers are finding success in hiring employees with a sound set of soft skills, training them for their responsibilities post-hire. Another changing expectation involves company culture. Employers are

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How to Identify and Prevent Workplace Fraud

According to a publication by Embroker, a shocking 75 percent of employees admit to stealing at least once from their employer. While not every instance of workplace theft equates to substantial sums of money lost, the collective effect is significant. Total crime in the workplace costs organizations an estimated $50 billion per year.  The question

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How is the Recent Rise in Inflation Affecting Unemployment?

Most economists in the United States have noticed that inflation statistics and behavior has been unpredictable compared to the past. Predictions used to correlate unemployment with inflation in the past decades have been unstable and challenging the existing models. A model referred to as the Phillips’s Curve has been for years to study and predict

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10 Easy Steps To Ensure All Your Employees Feel Valued At Work

Making Employees Feel Valued at Work – Taking Care of your Employees  It’s very important to show your employees that you value them as more than the source of the company’s income. In fact, research has shown that companies experience a boost in production when employees feel valued. Here are 10 easy steps to ensure

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