Archive for November 2021
The Employer’s Guide to Federal & State Meal/Rest Break Laws [See all 50 State Laws Here]
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require employers to provide meal or breaks periods to employees. When employers choose to provide rest or meal breaks, they may be subject to regulations. In this article, we discuss meals and breaks laws state by state. First, some background. Breaks Less Than 20 Minutes Should…
Read More9 Tips to Choose the Best ATS Solution
Here are 9 tips to guide you to the best possible ATS for your company. 9 Tips For Choosing An ATS Solution When researching ATS (applicant tracking systems), you want to determine: 1. What value will the ATS provide? Before considering any solution, you must decide just what your company’s recruitment and acquisition needs are…
Read MoreRecruitment Marketing: How Human Resources Can Lean Into Marketing, See Trish Stromberg’s Latest Article
What’s the relationship between marketing, recruiting and corporate culture? Find out in Trish Stromberg’s latest LinkedIn article: Recruitment Marketing, How Human Resources Can Lean into Marketing. The Future of Small Business Recruiting Learn why traditional hiring methods don’t work for small businesses anymore and how to leverage marketing expertise to attract better candidates. Trish also…
Read MoreHow Can an ATS Improve Social Media Hiring?
Social media hiring is growing in importance. Why? You find more qualified candidates It helps you strengthen your employer brand You build your talent pipeline faster Want to improve social media hiring? Social media has changed recruitment significantly—in a relatively short period of time. Companies are struggling to catch up. Many HR professionals don’t understand…
Read More9 Ways Workforce Management Helps Employees Love Their Jobs
Before we dive into our topic, let’s define workforce management. What is Workforce Management? Workforce management is a comprehensive strategy to optimize the performance of employees in an organization. Simply put, the goal is to have the right number of employees, with the right skills, working in the right positions, during the right shifts. It…
Read MoreFlexible Work Schedules: How to Support Even Super Short Shifts of Varying Lengths
Flexible work schedules and workplace flexibility have been trending for several years now. However, the trend was dramatically accelerated during the early weeks of the pandemic. Out of necessity, millions switched overnight to work from home. Work-life balance took on new meaning as work from home parents juggled child care and other family obligations. Because…
Read MoreHelp Your Hiring Team Succeed
Reading time: 5 minutes 5 Hiring Trends for Small Business Employers What trends will impact hiring this year? Improved screening for soft skills will expand your hiring pool Company culture still an important factor for applicants Gender pay equity and diversity hiring Older workers (65+) will eventually be the fastest-growing employee demographic Prepare for an…
Read More16 Top HR Influencers You Should Be Following
In order for HR directors to cope with contemporary challenges, they need current information. Since HR spans multiple disciplines, it can be a full-time job keeping up. We’ve rounded up the best minds in the industry so you don’t have to. 16 HR Influencers You Should Be Following 1. Anthony Vaughan Twitter @E1B210 LinkedIn Founder…
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