Talent

COVID-19: Now is the Time to Have a Clear Internal Communications Plan in Place

COVID-19: Now is the Time to Have a Clear Internal Communications Plan in Place

 by Mary Schafer Consider this checklist when crafting your organization's internal communications regarding COVID-19. As of March 16, 2020, there were 168,000 cases of COVID-19 worldwide. Significant impact is anticipated for employers as the virus spreads both from a...
Remote Employees: 3 Tips for Creating a Dynamic Working Relationship

Remote Employees: 3 Tips for Creating a Dynamic Working Relationship

by Kelley Katsanos Refer to these tips if you already have or are considering a remote work option for your workforce. Many small and middle market businesses have remote employees for a variety of reasons, including to...
How HR Can Use Technology to Impact Career Development

How HR Can Use Technology to Impact Career Development

by Sreeni Kutam Employers that help provide a path forward for their employees' development can see significant returns. Who is responsible for career development at your organization? How much of that responsibility is on employees' shoulders versus the employer's? Simple question....
3 Best Practices for Managing Employees Working Remotely

3 Best Practices for Managing Employees Working Remotely

by Kelley Katsanos This article was updated on Sept. 12, 2018. Work-from-home and telecommuting options come with many advantages for both employees and employers. After all, these types of working arrangements often allow for more flexible schedules and...
5 Innovations in Candidate Engagement

5 Innovations in Candidate Engagement

by Craig Cohen Special thanks to ADP Marketplace partner, JazzHR, for this article. In a tight labor market, it's essential to design recruitment workflows around candidates themselves. The most successful recruiters know how to stand out and attract qualified candidates —...
Changing the Game to Retain Top Talent

Changing the Game to Retain Top Talent

by Heather Jordan and Dr. Susan Hanold Retaining the best employees requires more than just performance feedback and paychecks. Today's workers have clearly articulated their expectations about flexibility, opportunity, purpose and culture, investment and growth. Culture and people strategy aren't just...
European Workers Want a Four-Day Week

European Workers Want a Four-Day Week

by Graham Templeton Desire for a four-day work week among European workers stems from a number of factors, including work-life balance and unpaid overtime. Summer all year, Kool-Aid out of the water fountains, and a three-day weekend every time — you...

Focus on These Five “Rights” to Quickly Drive Higher Levels of Engagement

Regardless of the industry or the size of the organization, you can achieve great results by updating your approach. The research is unequivocal: engagement matters. Study after study confirms that when employees are highly engaged, productivity and...

3 Reasons to Rethink How Your Organization Uses Independent Workers

Building an agile workforce that can adapt to changing market conditions might be the solution employers are looking for. Would your business survive if it had to rely on independent workers like freelancers and contractors to get...

Creating an Engaging Candidate Experience

The days of sitting back and waiting until the perfect candidate lands in your ATS are long gone. Now, it's crucial for companies to examine their hiring process and make necessary adjustments so that candidates will enjoy...