There is a debate among many HR departments about the actual value of performance reviews and if they actually increase productivity in the workplace or not. Some view performance reviews as somewhat of a system of rewarding only those who are favored by upper management, while many good deeds go unnoticed the rest of the […]
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HR Tips: What To Include in New Employment Packets
When a candidate is offered employment by an organization and accepts, an informal type of legal contract is created. The employee is providing work to the employer and the worker is paid for his or her service. However, there are other issues in the workplace that expand on this concept. New employees need to be […]
The Benefits of Offering Educational Assistance to Employees
Having a highly skilled workforce can be the mark of a great organization. Most employees enjoy learning new things and having the opportunity to apply what they learn in their employment. Workers do not like to become stagnant doing the same thing each day without being challenged. Offering educational benefits can help enrich employees and […]
Smart Hiring: Candidates Who are Unemployed vs. Employed but Looking
Even with the increase in available candidates due to higher than normal unemployment levels in many regions, recruiters still often have trouble finding the right person for each assignment. There are some clear benefits of hiring unemployed candidates over employed but looking (passive) candidates – mainly that unemployed people are readily available to start work. […]
How HR Pros and Recruiters Can Successfully Work Together
It’s not uncommon for human resources professionals to find themselves overwhelmed with duties, especially when a company is in a growth or transitional phase. When this occurs, the HR department may find it difficult to focus on recruiting efforts and may choose to reach out to a staffing agency for support. Despite what you may […]