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HR’s Expanding Role – Contributing to the New Company Blueprint

It’s clear our workplaces have been thrown into uncharted territories in the past couple years, often filled with uncertainty, HR has become increasingly more important. Playing an integral part in managing human capital means they are in tune with both organizational, as well as employee needs; a list of needs which continues to grow as […]

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Want to Find A Better Candidate? Ask Better Questions

You’ve found a great candidate on paper and maybe even had a brief phone conversation. Now it’s time for the face to face, or screen to screen, and you’re wishing you had some better quality interview questions. Sure what you have will work, if you’re goal is to hear the sound of this applicant’s voice. […]

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The Rise of Workplace Violence During Covid-19 – What’s Your Plan?

Feeling safe is something that is often taken for granted, until it suddenly wavers. We feel the impact of this relentless virus in public spaces, our homes and places of employment. It has become more vital than ever for hiring professionals to not only recognize workplace threats being fueled by the pandemic, but become proactive […]

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My Employees are Returning! Whoa, Not So Fast

So it’s time to start rehiring and you’ve given the green light to furloughed workers, those who have been laid off and possibly new employees. While it might feel good giving the green light, it’s probably wise to pump the brakes and make sure you’ve covered all your bases when bringing people back to the […]

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Welcome Back! Steps in Rehiring Your Workforce

You’re surviving the pandemic & your employees are starting to return to work! Before you slap down the “Welcome Back” mat it’s important to make sure you have all your ducks in a row, and this might entail more than you think.  Has rehire paperwork been updated & background checks, drug screens & I-9 checks […]

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Virtual Career Fairs…HR’s Toolkit Grows

As a Hiring Professional if you hear the term “virtual career fair”, and several roadblocks immediately pop into your mind, you’re probably not alone. While there are some companies who are either currently or have recently begun using this technology, most haven’t considered adding this incredibly undervalued tool to their talent acquisition kit.   If […]