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Does it seem to you as if effective modern-day hiring is more challenging than ever? You’re not imagining it. In many ways, finding new employees is a lot like choosing who to date. Doing it well requires a mind shift and a willingness to approach candidates differently than in the past. To convince great candidates…
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Just as dating in today’s world happens a lot differently than it did in the past, the same is true for finding great candidates for your open roles. While job boards, ads, and resumes are still popular, there are many other ways to find talented people who are a strong fit for your organization. Consider…
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This summer, we’re celebrating employees who have served our country through military service. So today is a perfect time to introduce you to one of Who’s Your HR’s quiet heroes behind the scenes—our facilities manager, Daniel Horton, who has shared his experiences here with us and you about what it’s like to move from military…
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When it comes to finding the right employees to make your organization shine and reach its goals, there’s nothing quite like the value of bringing on military veterans. As you diversify hiring policies and procedures, be sure to include veterans among your targeted outreach—because these smart, skilled people make great additions to any staff. Here’s…
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Penny Horton | November 29, 2019 It’s Time to Talk about Benefits It’s November, and that means it is not just the holiday season. It’s also the season for benefits open enrollment. And just like trying to find the right gift for the people on your holiday gift list, it can take time, attention, and…
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Got employees? If you do, then you’ve got human resources needs as well. And there are likely to be times when your organization needs more than your in-house HR resources can provide. In those situations, it pays to bring in an HR consultant who can step in with specialized advice, training and more. Here are…
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, the United States is facing an opioid overdose epidemic. Deaths due to opioids quadrupled between 2000 and 2014. At least half of these deaths were due to prescription opioids.
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Employee exemption status can be confusing. If used incorrectly, employers can face a variety of consequences including costly penalties under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as well as applicable state and local laws and regulations. More often than not its the disgruntled employees (current and past ones), who will decide to call your pay…
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A reference, as defined by dictionary.com is a “person to who one refers for testimony as to one’s character, abilities, etc.”. Most employers will ask you for a list of your professional references if they are going to consider you for a job. If your credit isn’t great or well established you will usually…
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Being the interviewer can be just as tough as being the interviewee.….knowing what you should and shouldn’t say, knowing what is legal and what isn’t and figuring out how you can get the most realistic indication of a potential employee from a brief conversation is tricky at best. The best interviewers are well trained, well…
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