Workplace negativity hinders the growth of the company and also decreases productivity. Workplace negativity should be eliminated before it is spread across the organization. If the negativity in the workplace is ignored by the management, it may impact largely on employee retention and employee engagement. The first step in combating…

The performance review process should ensure the growth of the employees and the development of the company. A study in 2013 by research firm i4cp asserts that only 28% of employees reckoned that their companies had en effective performance management system. If the companies do not improve their performance management process, it would be hard for them to retain talents, and the employee turnover would increase…

As we enter 2020, we see a significant change in HR technology trends. 

Companies are becoming more people-centric. Apart from attracting candidates, companies are now also focusing on retaining their workforce. Of course, AI and automation will remain at the top of the list. 

I am writing about a few unique trends that will be the priority of applicant tracking systems.

People Analytics …

Offices today are totally different from past few decades.  All the information you need is available at fingertips. Generations today are digital natives and traditional work systems do not match their expectations. Everyone is connected by technology online. Technology has both its positives and negatives and so does the technology connected…

Today's episode, "Should Executive pay be regulated?" originally aired on August 5, 2009. So what was said back then? Well, Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discussed the issue of Executive Pay. Should it be regulated? Jim says NO! Karen (of course) says Yes! An argument begins that lasts waaay longer than it should have, then Lance Haun of HRM…

[Original air date: 12.10.08]  Jim…

Writing a job description seems to be a tedious task but plays a vital role in the recruitment process. With JD, recruiters can also explain their expectations of what kind of candidate the organization is looking for. This might include the set of skills, qualifications, educational background required in a candidate.

What Should A Job Description Include?

Delivering a well-rounded job description includes…

It is never easy to stay abreast with health care recruitment trends. Whether you are considering changes in health insurance industry or trying to keep up with constantly changing technologies, there’s a lot to equipoise when it comes to health care recruiting. Recent US Census information stated that there are 49.2 million people aging 65…

Hiring Software Engineers:

What Does it Cost and What Should I Do?

Growing a technology team is not straight forward. If there’s one major thing that the last 10 years working in the recruitment sector has shown me, it’s that there is a…

AMA stands for American Medical Association. It is a well-known site, but not to recruiters it appears, as few search it. Unlike most sites where you need to xray to find what you want this site, is ready built, and all you need to do as you see below is not over think it.

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Get yourself technology secure by the end of 2020.

Your career’s vulnerability solely depends on how technology adept you are in modern times. With ever more advancement of technology in our lives, our career is always at stake. Yet, they are exposing us to a new era of newer technologies to keep us future-ready.

The new decade is going to experience a whole new era of advanced workforce with job skills that were once not renowned. Thanks to the adoption of technologies like…

It’s no surprise that digital transformation ranks number one in 7 Critical Strategies to Prepare for the Future of Human Resources, according to a recent article posted by SHRM. That’s why SHRM Hawaii leaders…

The latest CandE research is here!

The latest annual Candidate Experience (CandE) Benchmark Research Report…

Not so long ago, the role of a recruiter in a staffing firm was more about scanning resumes, creating jobs, working on requisitions, shuffling paperwork, and making intuitive decisions based on limited information. Automation. Digitalization. Cloud. These technologies have transformed the way recruiters work and the outcomes they expect, creating new business models and new business opportunities. Indeed, staffing companies are quickly becoming technology companies and…

Unfortunately, bad habits are a fact of life. But one mistake during the recruitment process can result in you losing out a great opportunity. Most candidates rush through the process thus making errors which always results in a bad first impression. The key to success and breaking…

A career in human resources is as rewarding as a career can get. Good growth opportunities, as well as the prospect of being in the board room, make HR a promising career. The U.S Bureau of labor statistics suggests jobs in human resources will grow at 7% annually.



Additionally, a career in HR is lucrative. The average salary of an HR professional is $113,300, which is more than the average salary in other careers. Moreover, human resource professionals are increasingly getting…

We start every year with new resolutions. Sourcers are no exceptions. This article is about 5 mistakes that sourcers do and which one should they refrain in the new year. Let me walk you through the most common mistakes and how to avoid them. I guess you were also like me in this situation many times. Can you remember when you were so enthusiastic about a new position and you had omitted important aspects of the role. The result was that you created a bad engagement strategy. The first…

E3S2 : Guest Nick Livingstone from Honeit.com

 Initial Candidate phone screens are one of the most important parts of the entire recruiting process. Candidate phone screens and hiring manager job requirement intake meetings are critical to filling the job with the right candidate. But let’s face it…

As we enter the new decade, the digital marketing trends of old are slowly being replaced with new ones. Not to say that they should be forgotten and neglected, it is just that the globalized market we find ourselves in today is becoming ever more saturated and competitive. It is the perfect time to take a look at the newest…