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#NextChat: How Do You Look Beyond the Resume?

by Lindsey AllenOn July 26, 2013 0 comments
In a recent Business Insider article, Jeff Haden put the pressure on interviewers, rather than the interviewee, to find the right candidate.  Employers often rely on the interviewee to do all the work – prepare, impress, and seal the deal.  Interviewers can turn the process around and proactively find the candidate that his or her organization needs by looking beyond just a resume.
 
The Daily Muse on Mashable offers crucial steps can be taken by the interviewer to find the ideal candidate fit for the company.  This can include steps such as paying attention to the amount...
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What's Next for Health Care Reform

by Michael Layman On July 25, 2013 0 comments
 
Most of us assumed President Obama’s re-election in November 2012 was the final out in the game of repealing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). After all, achieving universal health care reform was the president’s domestic policy home run, and the Obama Administration was not about to allow major changes to PPACA in its final four years in office.
 
But, (in keeping with the early baseball theme here) as the great American philosopher Yogi Berra said, “It ain’t over ‘till it’s over.”
 
As 2014 approaches, many wonder if there could in fact be changes to...
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#Nextchat Recap: HR Philosophy - Finding the Right Fit

by Lindsey AllenOn July 24, 2013 0 comments

On July 24, @weknownext chatted with special guest Robin Schooling (@RobinSchooling) about HR Philosophy and Finding the Right Fit.

In case you missed it, here are all the great tweets from the chat...

 

 

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Going Deep!

by Steve BrowneOn July 24, 2013 0 comments
The majority of our days are spent with people in some form or fashion.  In the workplace, you encounter people in many situations and often with different outcomes.  Even though we spend the bulk of our time at work, we don’t really have “deep” relationships.
 
This isn’t bad.  In fact, the reality is taking relationships deeper at work can be tenuous. The dynamics in the workplace need balance in order for them to be effective. Collaboration comes from a healthy give and take with folks.  You can have very close friends you work with, but I think that leaves...
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Five Generations in the Workforce - Scenarios to Consider

by Elizabeth Gartner, Prem Kumar and Ross SmithOn July 23, 2013 0 comments
Businesses of all shapes and sizes are currently experiencing changes in the makeup of their workforce – from alterations in the economic landscape, technological advances, globalization, and – for the first time in the U.S. - members of five generations working, living, buying, driving, and aging together with one another.  
 
This change, brought on by advances in technology, healthcare, and economic and societal norms presents both a huge opportunity and a challenge for businesses in the 21st century. 
 
The generations 
  • Traditionalists, born prior to 1946 
  • Baby Boomers, born between
    • ...
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Five Tips to Optimize Your Online Job Postings

by Jessica Miller-MerrellOn July 22, 2013 0 comments
Online job listings whether on your company careers page or on an online job board are an effective way to reach active job seekers while also providing insights into job specifics as well as your company’s culture and employment brand. These job announcements can serve as third function as they build links and drive very targeted and qualified job seeker traffic to your job openings online.  Called SEO, or search engine optimization, recruiters can use what are considered online marketing tactics to extend the life of a traditional online job posting, help increase your company’s search engine page ranking,...
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#Nextchat: HR Philosophy - Finding the Right Fit

by Robin SchoolingOn July 19, 2013 0 comments

Just as each organization has its own operational philosophy, culture and strategic goals, so too must its HR team have a well-defined philosophy that outlines how they will carry out their responsibilities in alignment. Sadly, a number of HR departments have taken this to mean that they should develop buzzword -filled pieces of marketing collateral that can be blessed by their PR departments and placed on company websites. These are as meaningless as most corporate mission statements – beautifully written pieces of fluff that have no basis in reality or actual practice.  This needs to stop.

A real HR philosophy...

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Summer's Top 12 HR Bestsellers

by SHRM StaffOn July 17, 2013 0 comments

The Crowdsourced Performance Review
With The Crowdsourced Performance Review, you'll create a review system that gathers the feedback of many, so you can make better, more informed decisions. (More)

Emotional Intelligence 2.0
This "other kind of smart" is the No. 1 predictor of success, both personally and professionally. Readers will learn to identify their emotional intelligence and build their skills into strengths. (More)

Harassment: Sex, Religion, and Beyond
A respectful workplace is more pleasant and more productive. This training series shows that bad...

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