The recruiting trends panel at the SHRM Talent Conference & Expo 2023 in Orlando, Fla., explored the must-have practices and programs necessary to hire talent in a tight labor market, from using emerging technology and appealing to Generation Z to supporting hiring managers and shifting to skills-based hiring. The popular annual discussion was moderated by … Continue reading 10 Must-Haves for Successful Recruiting in 2023
by Charles G. Tharp | April 18, 2023 In 2023, company leaders will have to address new regulations and laws in three areas — noncompete clauses, pay transparency, and human capital disclosures — that have far-reaching implications that company leaders may not have fully grasped. How these changes will play out is far from clear, … Continue reading 3 New U.S. Employment Regulations That Companies Should Prepare for Now
By Mary Southern | April 13, 2023 You’ve put in a lot of work to get your resume just right. Now, you’re looking at job postings, ready to hit “submit,” when you come across a position requiring a cover letter. Rather than write one, you could ignore this job, especially since you’ve found other job … Continue reading Why a Good Cover Letter Is Critical to Your HR Job Search
By Theresa Agovino | March 15, 2023 After an annual review that lasted about 10 minutes, a New Jersey-based account coordinator knew it was time to leave the public relations agency where he had worked for almost a year. The 25-year-old, who requested anonymity, asked for the meeting because his boss had not mentioned any … Continue reading The Performance Review Problem
By Paul Falcone March 31, 2023 Questions abound about whether reference checks are lawful, practical or even worth an employer’s time. However, you can rest assured that hiring candidates without checking references is like having a loose cannon on the deck of your ship: You simply don’t know what you’re getting. Candidates can display certain … Continue reading How to Get Great Results when Checking Candidate References
How to Onboard New Employees 1. Craft a Compelling Job Offer A good offer letter will go a long way: In a recent BambooHR study, we found that employees who receive a highly effective offer letter are more than 17x more likely to feel emotionally connected to their organization. Digital offer letter templates can … Continue reading How to Onboard New Employees