Finding, retaining, and engaging top talent is consistently one of the hardest challenges organizations face. Developing high-potential employees is crucial for priming future leaders and improving organizational performance while building a culture that … [Read more...] about Data-Based Strategies to Recognize, Reward, & Retain High-Potential Employees
Three Things to Consider When Applying for a Job Online – #12DaysofHCM
Job board sites, social media networking, and one-click application services have made it easier than ever to apply for jobs—but they've also significantly increased the competition. Each corporate job posting attracts an average of 250 job resumes, and if … [Read more...] about Three Things to Consider When Applying for a Job Online – #12DaysofHCM
Recharging Your Recruiting Strategy – #12DaysofHCM
Candidates are always looking to make great first impressions on potential employers. Their initial words and actions can be the deciding factors in earning a prized position, or having to go back to the job board.In many ways, it’s the same for employers. … [Read more...] about Recharging Your Recruiting Strategy – #12DaysofHCM
Ethics of Social Media Searching During Recruiting
From time to time, we invite guest contributors to provide their personal perspectives about trending HCM topics. The views, opinions, and comments expressed below are solely those of the author and do not represent Ultimate Software. This post was … [Read more...] about Ethics of Social Media Searching During Recruiting
How the Candidate Experience Impacts the Talent Experience – #PeopleFirstPodcast Episode 5
Only “13% of workers are engaged in their work,” says Sarah Brennan, former founder and principle analyst at Accelir. “Why?” HR professionals regularly ask. One often-overlooked reason is a bad candidate experience, says Sarah, who believes the candidate … [Read more...] about How the Candidate Experience Impacts the Talent Experience – #PeopleFirstPodcast Episode 5
3 Cutting-Edge Recruiting Trends Every #HR Pro Needs to Know
According to a series of articles from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), job openings have broken 5 million, voluntary quits are at an eight year high, and time to fill has increased by ten days over the past decade. The job market has … [Read more...] about 3 Cutting-Edge Recruiting Trends Every #HR Pro Needs to Know
HR Tips for the Road Ahead in 2016
With 2015 now in our rear-view mirrors, it’s time to focus on the road ahead in 2016. This year is sure to present more challenges, such as ever-changing healthcare reform legislation, but also a lot of exciting opportunities—and ways to shift your thinking. … [Read more...] about HR Tips for the Road Ahead in 2016
Fresh Perspective: Consumer Experience Applied to Recruiting Strategy
Wherever you are right now reading this, I’d like you to take a minute and put on your consumer cap. Forget about your current role—manager, employee, parent, partner, friend—for a few moments and picture yourself in customer mode.Imagine you’re at your … [Read more...] about Fresh Perspective: Consumer Experience Applied to Recruiting Strategy
HR Technology Season!
For those of us who live at least part of our lives in the world of HR technology, October conjures up images of pumpkins, apple cider, autumn leaves changing... and of course the HR Technology Conference & Expo. It's always a highlight of the year and a … [Read more...] about HR Technology Season!
Kickstart Engagement for Your New Hires
Engagement, or lack thereof, is increasingly cited as one of the most common reasons that talented people leave their jobs. In fact, less than one-third of employees in the workforce describe themselves as “engaged” in their work (not positions). So why not … [Read more...] about Kickstart Engagement for Your New Hires
