Employee training and development is top of mind for many human resources teams that want to overcome skills gaps, improve employee performance, and future-proof their organization. Finding the right talent to lead this initiative can be challenging, but asking effective interview questions to assess each candidate’s knowledge, skills, and work experience can help. Whether you’re
Over the past three years, companies have been far more focused on overall employee well-being due to the burnout crisis and the aftermath of the pandemic. More than 40% of knowledge workers or those who can work remotely feel overworked and stressed at work. But I have a pet theory for how organizations can successfully
“After all the crises Gen Z has experienced,” writes financial educator and Gen Zer Kyla Scanlon, “there’s almost nothing we want to do in the way it’s always been done.” In an article for Fast Company, Kyla outlines how events of the past two decades — including the pandemic, the 2008 financial crisis, and an
Mention the words “automation,” “machine learning,” or “AI” to employees and their minds often turn to fear. They’re afraid that if companies automate part of their tasks, they’ll lose their jobs. They’re afraid their skills will become obsolete. But one Fortune 500 company — The Hartford, a financial services and insurance organization — recently automated
The mantra of any recruiter worth their salt is that people matter above all else — and that the key to building a lasting organization is continually hiring best-in-class talent. It makes perfect sense then that recruiting leaders really, really care about the people they hire to fill out their talent acquisition team. And they
Hiring for the most in-demand roles is never easy — by definition, you’re facing intense competition from other companies, all vying to hire candidates from the same limited pool of talent. Today, we’ll look at new data from LinkedIn suggesting that those talent pools may be wider than you (or your competition) realize. Read on
I am always impressed by how visionary entrepreneurs and inspiring leaders are able to pull in exceptional talent, even against demonstrably superior or higher-paying alternatives. It defies the conventional wisdom of markets — shouldn’t the highest bidder win the prize? Employment decisions are inherently complex and emotional. They touch so many facets of our lives,
According to LinkedIn’s 2023 Future of Recruiting Report, 75% of recruiting pros say internal recruiting will be an important factor shaping talent acquisition over the next five years. And a recent survey of nearly 3,000 C-suite executives showed that CEOs consider internal mobility a top priority. Unfortunately, employees themselves aren’t always seeing a corresponding commitment
In the past, recruiting was always, by and large, a reactive game. Circumstances changed, roles opened up, and recruiters were tasked with filling the gaps. But that’s changed a lot in recent years. Today, forward-thinking teams are adopting a more proactive approach to recruiting — thinking actively about their company’s future hiring needs and what
Let’s face it: Phone screenings can be challenging. More often than not, it’s your first opportunity to have an in-depth discussion with your candidates, and there’s a lot of ground to cover in a short period of time. You have to make a great first impression, give them more information about the company and role,
