Engaged Human Resources

 

Despite indications that employee engagement levels remain quite low these days, the response to SL8Z HR Pulse Survey has restored our faith in the greater HR community at large. With a response rate of nearly 25%, we’ve collected enough data to develop the first “HR Recruitability Index”.  This index shows how…

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In June of 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) struck down what many consider the heart of the 1965 Voting Rights Act outlawing voter discrimination. In delivering the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Robert suggested the conditions which existed nearly 60-years ago that made it necessary for this law, no longer existed in a…

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Many years ago when I first got into recruiting I was given a bit of advice by a very wise HR professional.  He said, "Glenn, whatever you do...never....I mean NEVER....EVER become the head of recruiting for a company.  It is a painful, thankless job.  You can never do it fast enough or cheap enough and everybody will hate your guts - - especially HR folks!!!"

At the time I thought he was joking.  After all, how can HR - the function with the word "HUMAN" actually in it - hate…

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5 Companies That Always Hire Great People

Employees are a valuable asset to any company due to their intrinsic value. Every employer dream is to always hire great people. No one wants a bad hire because of the amount of time and money that's invested in recruiting an employee. Quality and vetting processes becomes even more important as you move up an organizational chart due to the associated risk. No matter what… Continue