Wed.Jun 12, 2024

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Beyond the Beer Test: Uncovering the Truth Behind this Notorious Hiring Criteria

Social Talent

When you run a company that focuses on cultivating hiring excellence, you consistently get asked for your top recruiting tips. And after well over 20 years of experience in this space, I’ve accumulated quite a lot! But every now and again, you get approached with some questions that do deserve a little more airtime. I was recently speaking at an event, and after giving a talk on my Top Twelve Lessons in Hiring (more on this to come!

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The Holistic Candidate Evaluation: Going Beyond the Resume

Recruiting Daily

Let’s get real for a minute—lying on resumes is more common than you might think. A whopping 70% of workers admit to fudging the truth on their CVs, and 37% do it frequently. It’s a bold move, but let’s face it, in the cutthroat world of job hunting, some folks feel like an embellishment is their ticket to landing that dream job. From an employer’s perspective, the truth is invaluable because it builds a foundation of trust and integrity.

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Website Planet Q&A with Survale Co-Founder Ian Alexander

Survale

I had a chance recently to participate in a Q&A with Website Planet , the web’s premier hub for individuals and businesses seeking to create, promote, or expand their online presence. They provide authoritative reviews, in-depth comparisons, accessible guides, and powerful tools to help individuals and organizations to achieve their digital ambitions.

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3 Weeks, 100 Conversations: Key Takeaways from Employer Branding and Recruitment Marketing Experts

VideoMyJob

Presenting and meeting with over 100 experts and professionals in the employer branding and recruitment marketing space across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth has been an incredibly enlightening experience. These interactions have provided invaluable insights, highlighting the critical importance of strategic planning, audience understanding (personas), employee storytelling, and demonstrating ROI in our field.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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Effective CEOs Develop Resilience To Face Life Challenges

Forbes Human Resources Council

Mental and emotional stamina are key for executives when they're dealing with personal challenges on top of their high-stress professional lives.

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11 restaurant website features you need in 2024

Homebase

Having a restaurant website in 2024 is a non-negotiable for food and beverage businesses. We won’t sugarcoat it: competition is fierce, with 45% of surveyed restaurant operators expecting more intense competition this year and beyond. And profit margins remain razor thin, with 38% of operators not turning a profit last year due to rising food and operational costs.

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Investing in Leadership Development

FlashPoint

Build Tomorrow’s Leaders Today The strength of an organization’s leadership is an essential element of its success. Investing in leadership development is not merely a strategic choice; it is imperative for sustaining growth, fostering innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Prioritizing leadership development translates into a resilient, adaptive, and forward-thinking organization poised for long-term success.

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How to calculate net sales (with examples)

Homebase

Calculating net sales is kind of a love-hate type of task, isn’t it? On the one hand: yay, sales! But on the other hand: ugh, financial calculations that I need to do because the IRS told me to. It’s one of those tasks that isn’t particularly fun, but is incredibly important for your business. Don’t worry, though. Net sales calculations are easier that you might think.

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USAII Shines at Annual Education Summit 2024, India

Recruiting Blogs

New Delhi, India - June 12, 2024 – The Annual Education Summit 2024, organized by The Economic Times , concluded successfully on June 7th in New Delhi. The two-day event, held from June 6th to 7th, brought together leading educators, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss the future of education and skills development in India. The United States Artificial Intelligence Institute (USAII®) participated as the Skill AI Partner , showcasing its commitment to advancing AI education and certifi

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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How to choose a restaurant name (+100 creative ideas)

Homebase

From The Dairy Godmother to The Notorious P.I.G., a great name can definitely make your restaurant stand out. But thinking of something that strikes just the right balance of catchy, descriptive, and unique is easier said than done. And unfortunately, coming up with a great restaurant name is something you’ll have to do pretty early on in the planning stages, since you’ll need it to apply for loans, create signage, and start advertising.

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Nurturing minds, building safer workplaces: A deep dive into the UK's commitment to employee well-being

Recruiting Blogs

The importance of mental health in the workplace has gained unprecedented attention, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognising mental health as a vital component of overall well-being, organisations are increasingly addressing the psychological needs of their employees, reveals Steven Coates of SS-Consultants. The growing emphasis on mental health Mental health issues, once stigmatised, are now acknowledged as common challenges that can affect anyone.

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Service charge vs tip: what every restaurant owner needs to know

Homebase

When dining at a restaurant in the United States, doling out extra money for a tip is an expected courtesy, particularly when you receive stellar service. But if your bill already comes with an additional service charge, you’re probably wondering: what the heck am I paying for? The ol’ service charge vs. tip debate has left many diners scratching their heads.

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CV de douanier à télécharger gratuitement

Jobillico

En tant que douanier, la vigilance, l’intégrité et la capacité à appliquer les lois et règlements sont essentielles. Créer un curriculum vitae efficace est crucial pour mettre en avant vos compétences, votre expérience et votre engagement envers la protection des frontières. Découvrez ci-dessous un exemple de CV de douanier conçu pour démontrer ces qualités essentielles.

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Protect Your Business: Tackle the Future of I-9 Fraud with Expert Strategies

Speaker: Speakers

Is your business ready for the future of document fraud? AI advancements have made forgery easier, increasing risks for employers. With 85% of identity fraud last year linked to impersonation, proactive compliance is essential. Join WorkBright’s webinar on October 8 to equip yourself with crucial insights for protecting your business from fraudulent I-9 documents, including: Understanding Risks: Learn about new fraud tactics impacting your business.

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Effective Strategies for Diversity and Inclusion in Hiring

Staffingsoft

In today’s business world promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace is not only a moral obligation but also a key factor for success. Studies consistently show that diverse teams are more innovative, creative and adept at solving problems. Companies that incorporate diversity and inclusion strategies into their hiring practices are better equipped to attract and keep top talent.

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How much do chefs make? A 2024 guide

Homebase

A great chef can make or break a restaurant. Sure, you want good service and a delightful ambiance, but ultimately? People are there for the food. And while your head chef is ultimately responsible for making sure that food is both drool and Instagram-worthy, they do a whole heckuva lot more. Prepping a menu, hiring a team of sous chefs or line cooks, managing an entire kitchen, and then, you know, the actually cooking—all jobs that lie on the shoulders of a chef.

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How to Create an Employee Mentorship Program

Recruiting Daily Advisor

In the ever-evolving landscape of professional development, mentorship remains a constant catalyst for personal and professional advancement. However, despite its undeniable importance, there persists a gap between recognizing the value of mentorship and its actual implementation. According to Forbes, a staggering 76% of employees acknowledge the significance of mentorship, but only 37% have the privilege of experiencing it firsthand.

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How to calculate and increase employee retention rate

Achievers - Recruiting

Without the best talent in your industry, your organization will be stuck playing catch up while its competitors leverage their advantage in manpower and brainpower. Even if your company has developed a great employer brand that helps it attract top-notch employees, it won’t be able to leverage their abilities for long without a high employee retention rate.

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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EntertainHR: Baby Reindeer and Employee Protections for Victims of Stalking or Domestic Violence

Recruiting Daily Advisor

Baby Reindeer on Netflix is the dark, fictionalized account of how one man’s stalker forever changed his life. It tells the story of a struggling London comedian, Donny Dunn, who meets a woman, named Martha, in a pub where he works as bartender. Martha then begins harassing and stalking Donny, his friends and his family. As Donny deals with (and, at times, enables) Martha’s conduct, he is also on a painful journey of self-discovery about his own sexuality, drug abuse, and sexual assault.

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4 Trends That Are Shaping the Future Workplace

Slayton Search Partners

The last few years have created an urgent need for executive leaders to become adaptable and intentional in the face of both sudden and ongoing change. As the workplace is continually being reshaped by these changes, there are several trends that demand the attention of these leaders, compelling them to evaluate and respond strategically in order to build resilient, innovative, and inclusive workplaces.

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Valuing Transparency: When Employees Disclose Their Job Search

Recruiting Daily Advisor

One’s job often feels like a core part of their being. After all, full-time workers spend roughly half of their waking hours working and tend to stay at the same job for years on end. That’s why it can be such a momentous decision for an employee and such a big shock for an employer when the employee announces their intention to leave. Retirements and major lifestyle changes aside, when an employee announces their departure from a job, it’s typically because they’re unhappy with their current ro

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See the Early Impact of LinkedIn’s AI Tools for Recruiters

Linkedin Talent Blog

Ask yourself: When does your recruiting team create the most value? It’s not when you’re bogged down in repetitive, administrative tasks — sifting through resumes, updating your ATS, or sending follow-up messages. Your team adds the most value when you’re free to focus on the richer, more meaningful parts of your job: building connections with candidates, strategizing with hiring managers, and bringing your employer brand to life.

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Navigating Assessments: Choosing the Right Fit for Your Organization

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Are you struggling to make sense of the pre-employment assessment space? In this live webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, a leading Industrial-Organizational (I-O) psychologist, will guide you through a practical and objective framework to identify and implement the assessments that best address your organization’s unique hiring needs.

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Simplify your payroll process with our new Xero integration

Workable

We’re excited to announce that Xero has joined our growing list of payroll integrations. If you use Xero in the UK for your payroll, you can now automatically sync employee records and time-off data from Workable to Xero. This integration makes your payroll process faster, easier, and more accurate than ever before. What does it offer? Real-time data sync: Workable automatically syncs employee records and time-off data to Xero in real-time.

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7 Signs You Need Better Software for Job Descriptions

Ongig

Do you struggle to speed up your job description writing process? Do you find it hard to keep track of all your job descriptions? And do you end up writing biased, unreadable, and inconsistent JDs? This is where software for job descriptions comes in. Job description tools make creating, editing, modifying, organizing, approving, and publishing job descriptions easier.

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Effortlessly run payroll with Workable’s integration for ADP Workforce Now®

Workable

As you might have seen , we recently evolved into an HR suite. But we weren’t just happy with having one of the easiest-to-use HR systems on the market. We wanted to simplify those frustrating pay cycles as well. That’s why we’ve enhanced our integration with ADP Workforce Now. Now, you can automatically sync employee records and time-off data from Workable HR to ADP® to streamline your payroll process and save precious time.

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Survey Finds 86% of Workers Fear Human Resources

Recruiting Daily

Alarming Statistics The MyPerfectResume survey unearths troubling statistics that underscore the pervasive fear and reluctance employees feel towards HR departments. A staggering 86% of respondents admitted to fearing HR, while 85% hesitated to approach HR professionals to discuss work-related issues. Such numbers highlight an urgent need for transformation within HR practices.

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Streamline Your HR Processes with a Free HR Process Checklist Template

A process checklist is a valuable tool for any HR professional to help ensure that all tasks are completed on time and accurately and improve communication and collaboration among team members.