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75% of Gen Z Think Job Search and Placement Process is Outdated
Sep 29, 2022
Three-quarters of Gen Z candidates have dropped out of a job application they were interested in because of poor hiring processes, according to a new survey from Bullhorn. With employers struggling to fill soaring job vacancies, and Gen Z employees forecast to comprise 27 percent of the global labor force by 2025, the findings are both timely and significant. The most common reason cited for giving up on a potential job application...
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Experienced HR Pros & Consultants Wanted in Virginia
Aug 31, 2022
If you are looking to expand your career in the world of human resources, Smart HR is seeking an experienced HR Consultant for their organization. Smart HR's cutting-edge human resources have led to a distinguished reputation within the local HR community. Smart HR offers flexible work schedules and arrangements for their employees. They understand the importance of work-life balance and mental health. Each client is paired up with an HR...
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Uncertainty Still Permeates the Workplace
Aug 23, 2022
New research from 15five , the holistic performance management company, reveals the modern workplace is in a state of upheaval, with one-third of workers planning to quit their jobs despite the potential economic downturn. In addition, nearly one in five organizations are planning on layoffs, and more than one-third of HR leaders have rescinded job offers. “We are seeing economic shifts driving some companies to downsize their...
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Not Enough Employee Feedback
Aug 12, 2022
New research finds a disconnect between employees’ need for performance feedback and how much feedback they receive. About half of workers (48 percent) report they only receive feedback on annual or semi-annual basis while eight percent say they never receive feedback on their work, according to new research from  Eagle Hill Consulting . Yet, 63 percent of workers want more immediate “in the moment” feedback on their...
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Corporate training departments feel ill-equipped to create new career paths for employees
Aug 10, 2022
The Josh Bersin Company, a research and advisory company focused on HR and workforce strategies, has published poignant new market analysis  suggesting that most Learning & Development (L&D) functions are behind the curve in providing tangible career paths for employees, despite major recruitment challenges in their organization. Currently, the majority of corporate training functions feel they lack the integrated...
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New Tools Launch to Help Hire Climate Professionals and Auto Mechanics
Jun 13, 2022
We are constantly on the lookout for new recruiting technology to help employers keep the talent pipelines full. Two new companies have launched recently. One helps you recruit auto mechanics and service people for auto dealerships while the other focuses on climate careers. Here's a look; Terra.do , a global climate career platform with the mission to get 100 million people working in climate by 2030, recently announced the...
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More Tech and Training to Support Remote and Hybrid Workers
Jun 13, 2022
A new study looks at how HR leaders are adapting to support their employees in a new era of work. The sixth annual report from  Paychex, Inc. , a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, payroll, benefits, and insurance services, shows that only 15% of companies have staff working exclusively on-site , reflecting the growing emphasis on remote and hybrid work. The survey of...
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More Recognition Needed for Retaining Employees
May 19, 2022
Am id the Great Resignation, new research finds that more than half of employees who say the recognition they receive at work is not authentic or equitable are actively looking for a new job. In the midst of the Great Resignation, when employers are looking for ways to retain their employees, the importance of human capital has never been clearer. Recognizing employees is a simple way organizations can demonstrate...
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What Gen Z Wants from Employers
May 19, 2022
Recent college graduates are entering a job market of immense opportunity, with 11.5 million U.S. job openings and more than half of employers increasing entry-level hiring compared 2021, according to new iCIMS research. Gen Z candidates have new – and differing – expectations for the workplace than their predecessors. Where, how and why they work matters, as well as the mental support they get. They want virtual reality...
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HR People on the Move - April
Apr 27, 2022
Congratulations to the following new HR and recruitment execs on their recent moves. Leafly Holdings , a leading online cannabis discovery marketplace and resource for cannabis consumers, today announced that Deidre Boulware will join the company as Chief People Officer. Deidre will lead Leafly’s people organization including talent acquisition and sourcing, talent management and development, and total rewards. Deidre will also...
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How Employers Can Stay Competitive in Recruiting
Apr 19, 2022
The 2022 Job Seeker Nation Report gathered responses from more than 1,500 individuals, with data revealing that the priorities and expectations of job seekers have drastically shifted over the past year and illustrates how this shift has left organizations struggling to engage and retain top talent. The report aims to help job seekers, employers, and recruiting decision-makers understand how to adapt to the current talent acquisition...
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HR People on the Move
Mar 30, 2022
Stuckey Automotive , the area's leading automotive group in Blair and Centre County, has named  Samantha Longenecker  as Director of Human Resources .  In her new role, Ms. Longenecker will develop, administer, and execute policies as it pertains to recruitment, management, and employee relations.  Stuckey Automotive employs 300 full-time professionals among its five dealerships, collision centers, and...
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