Updated January 21, 2022 What are Structured Interviews? A structured interview uses a uniform script of questions and a scoring system. As a result, the interviewer follows the same script for each candidate. To be effective, the questions should be chosen specifically for the job skills. In addition, you should have questions that identify behavioral…
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Does your company currently hire on an as-needed basis? For example, when the workload becomes unsustainable, you begin a candidate search. When someone quits, you dust off the job description and start posting. With a de facto reactive system, you are always playing catch up. It not only stifles productivity, it lowers the quality of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Who? What? When? Where? Why? These are the questions every business should be able to answer with their employee time tracking software. The 5 W’s of Workforce Management The importance of establishing “who,” “what,” when,” “where,” and “why” is Workforce Management 101. The 5 W’s affect labor budgets, workflow efficiency, employee productivity, and recordkeeping compliance.…
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Does your HR toolkit contain employee benefits enrollment software? If not, you aren’t getting the benefits of your benefits. (Pun very much intended.) You choose benefits packages carefully because you want to attract high performers. After compensation, benefits are the second most important consideration for job seekers. Benefits and wages also account for the biggest…
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Tracking employee hours correctly is essential for payroll, compliance and growth. After all, you can’t have a business without paying your employees. In addition, tracking hours allows you to bill your clients and tie employee time to specific projects. At a broader level, it helps you understand how your labor dollars are spent. What’s the…
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Looking for employee engagement ideas? Check out what these employers are doing. Employee Engagement Ideas From 6 Great Places to Work 1. Chile’s The restaurant chain ditched their “no visible tattoos” dress code policy. Plus, the company president does Facebook live videos with employees. They share and discuss both positive and negative company reviews from…
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