Small business owners champion the definition of the “entrepreneurial spirit”. They are resourceful, intuitive and resilient. They are wise to know that success is built and maintained upon the formulation of a cohesive, talented team. Finding employees who integrate fully into the small business culture can be a challenge. Organizations of all sizes are fiercely […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/student-gc54357817_1920.jpg12801920Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/No-Gradient-Logo-No-Tag-522x156_b-01.pngRandi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCP2022-11-28 11:18:422022-12-01 10:25:30When to invest in an Applicant Tracking System
Creating a positive work culture isn’t just a trend anymore. Today’s leaders are recognizing that the primary way to attract and retain top performers and quality staff is by providing a great place to work. And there are a variety of elements that go into defining what a positive work culture is. In this post, […]
Employee retention is the secret ingredient for long-term growth and competitive differentiation. Employers that hold fast to their best talent can wade off any storms, including pandemics, market competition, and even regulation. For these reasons, retaining best talent must be a priority for employers. Why is Employee Retention Important? Organizations that successfully retain employees experience […]
Recently, I’ve written a couple posts reflecting on content from the HR Indiana SHRM conference. This post builds upon that content by focusing on the importance of organizational culture as it relates to job candidate motivations. Also note that company culture also factors in to an employee’s motivation to stay at their current place of […]
Job candidate compensation and benefits are a motivating factor for job seekers as they evaluate job opportunities, as well as for employees as they decide whether to remain with an organization. Recently, I wrote a post reflecting on content from the HR Indiana SHRM conference. This post builds upon that content by focusing on compensation […]
Quiet quitting by employees is shouting a profound message to their employers that Human Resources professionals, and organizations as a whole, cannot ignore. The pandemic impacted businesses in myriad ways, and for many employees, the pandemic delivered an epiphany. Through lockdowns, quarantines, and long periods of remote work, workers had the opportunity to reevaluate their […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Quiet-Quitting.jpg684846Nancy Meyer, SHRM-CPhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/No-Gradient-Logo-No-Tag-522x156_b-01.pngNancy Meyer, SHRM-CP2022-09-20 15:34:092023-11-28 16:23:17Quiet Quitting – What Employers Need to Know
Recently, I was fortunate to spend several days, in-person, at the HR Indiana SHRM conference in Indianapolis. Those three days consisted of learning, collaboration, communication of forecasts and trends, networking, and sharing of best practices in the human resources world. HR colleagues, I highly recommend attending your state SHRM chapter’s annual conference. It is enlightening, […]
Recently released on ExactHire’s website is a comprehensive overview of applicant tracking systems. We have a detailed account of features provided, the cost of the software, important integrations, and the overall importance of the product. This guide breaks down the components that make up an applicant tracking system and explains each of them in detail. […]
A rejection email for job candidates is not always easy to write. And informing an applicant that they were not selected for an open position is definitely not the highlight of a human resources professional’s day. The task is one of the hardest to complete, as no one wants to deliver disappointing news to others. […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sorry-candidate-rejection-letter.jpg10001500Nancy Meyer, SHRM-CPhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/No-Gradient-Logo-No-Tag-522x156_b-01.pngNancy Meyer, SHRM-CP2022-08-17 08:12:192023-04-28 12:22:41How to write a rejection email for job candidates
A strategy for veteran hiring may seem difficult to develop, but you don’t need to create one from scratch. However, first your company needs to commit to employing veterans and realize the added value this population of jobseekers can bring to your organization. Veterans bring unique and sought after qualities to an organization. After leaving […]
Soft skills are interpersonal skills that enable you to communicate and interact. Soft skills emanate from your personality or your attributes. These skills help you interact effectively and pleasantly with others, enabling you to navigate complex relationships. Soft skills are critical in the workplace. That’s because organizations are looking for individuals who are not only […]
Attracting diverse job candidates is essential to finding high quality talent for your positions. That’s because trying to find the right person to fill a vacant position is challenging, especially in our current job market. In the past, companies mostly competed against similar industries for talent; however, that has distinctly changed. Today, workers are expanding […]
If your organization is exploring the use of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), or if your company has taken the first step towards internal efficiency by approving the investment of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), it might seem like a daunting challenge. Many questions resonate as implementation can be a bit overwhelming even for the […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/timothy-muza-6VjPmyMj5KM-unsplash-scaled.jpg17092560Nancy Meyer, SHRM-CPhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/No-Gradient-Logo-No-Tag-522x156_b-01.pngNancy Meyer, SHRM-CP2022-06-28 09:29:452023-11-28 16:10:535 Considerations for an Applicant Tracking System Vendor
Are you interested in increasing new hire retention by 50 percent? How about boosting your team’s productivity by 62 percent? Then, you need a solid onboarding plan. One study found that companies with an effective onboarding plan retained 91 percent of their first-year hires. And those that just wing it when it comes to onboarding? […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/jamie-street-p2ifKHu3dXM-unsplash.jpg14401920Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/No-Gradient-Logo-No-Tag-522x156_b-01.pngRandi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCP2022-06-14 08:00:022022-07-06 13:12:52What Should a New Employee Do for the First Week?
The Great Resignation, skills gap and increasing recruitment costs may have you wondering how you can improve your talent acquisition strategy. The evolving economic and labor landscapes mean that what worked in hiring prior to the pandemic doesn’t work now. How can you systematically assess your approach to recruitment against these changing circumstances? An old […]
When to invest in an Applicant Tracking System
in Hiring Process/by Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPSmall business owners champion the definition of the “entrepreneurial spirit”. They are resourceful, intuitive and resilient. They are wise to know that success is built and maintained upon the formulation of a cohesive, talented team. Finding employees who integrate fully into the small business culture can be a challenge. Organizations of all sizes are fiercely […]
5 Ways to Create Positive Work Culture
in Workforce Management/by Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPCreating a positive work culture isn’t just a trend anymore. Today’s leaders are recognizing that the primary way to attract and retain top performers and quality staff is by providing a great place to work. And there are a variety of elements that go into defining what a positive work culture is. In this post, […]
3 Ways to Improve Employee Retention
in Workforce Management/by Harlan SchafirEmployee retention is the secret ingredient for long-term growth and competitive differentiation. Employers that hold fast to their best talent can wade off any storms, including pandemics, market competition, and even regulation. For these reasons, retaining best talent must be a priority for employers. Why is Employee Retention Important? Organizations that successfully retain employees experience […]
Importance of Organizational Culture
in Workforce Management/by Nancy Meyer, SHRM-CPRecently, I’ve written a couple posts reflecting on content from the HR Indiana SHRM conference. This post builds upon that content by focusing on the importance of organizational culture as it relates to job candidate motivations. Also note that company culture also factors in to an employee’s motivation to stay at their current place of […]
Job Candidate Compensation and Benefits
in Workforce Management/by Nancy Meyer, SHRM-CPJob candidate compensation and benefits are a motivating factor for job seekers as they evaluate job opportunities, as well as for employees as they decide whether to remain with an organization. Recently, I wrote a post reflecting on content from the HR Indiana SHRM conference. This post builds upon that content by focusing on compensation […]
Quiet Quitting – What Employers Need to Know
in Workforce Management/by Nancy Meyer, SHRM-CPQuiet quitting by employees is shouting a profound message to their employers that Human Resources professionals, and organizations as a whole, cannot ignore. The pandemic impacted businesses in myriad ways, and for many employees, the pandemic delivered an epiphany. Through lockdowns, quarantines, and long periods of remote work, workers had the opportunity to reevaluate their […]
Post-COVID Hiring: Job Candidate Motivations
in Hiring Process/by Nancy Meyer, SHRM-CPRecently, I was fortunate to spend several days, in-person, at the HR Indiana SHRM conference in Indianapolis. Those three days consisted of learning, collaboration, communication of forecasts and trends, networking, and sharing of best practices in the human resources world. HR colleagues, I highly recommend attending your state SHRM chapter’s annual conference. It is enlightening, […]
Free ATS Buying Guide
in ExactHire News/by Kris GoochRecently released on ExactHire’s website is a comprehensive overview of applicant tracking systems. We have a detailed account of features provided, the cost of the software, important integrations, and the overall importance of the product. This guide breaks down the components that make up an applicant tracking system and explains each of them in detail. […]
How to write a rejection email for job candidates
in Workforce Management/by Nancy Meyer, SHRM-CPA rejection email for job candidates is not always easy to write. And informing an applicant that they were not selected for an open position is definitely not the highlight of a human resources professional’s day. The task is one of the hardest to complete, as no one wants to deliver disappointing news to others. […]
A Strategy for Veteran Hiring
in Workforce Management/by Nancy Meyer, SHRM-CPA strategy for veteran hiring may seem difficult to develop, but you don’t need to create one from scratch. However, first your company needs to commit to employing veterans and realize the added value this population of jobseekers can bring to your organization. Veterans bring unique and sought after qualities to an organization. After leaving […]
Screening Applicants for Soft Skills
in Hiring Process/by Harlan SchafirSoft skills are interpersonal skills that enable you to communicate and interact. Soft skills emanate from your personality or your attributes. These skills help you interact effectively and pleasantly with others, enabling you to navigate complex relationships. Soft skills are critical in the workplace. That’s because organizations are looking for individuals who are not only […]
Job Descriptions that Attract Diverse Job Candidates
in Hiring Process/by Nancy Meyer, SHRM-CPAttracting diverse job candidates is essential to finding high quality talent for your positions. That’s because trying to find the right person to fill a vacant position is challenging, especially in our current job market. In the past, companies mostly competed against similar industries for talent; however, that has distinctly changed. Today, workers are expanding […]
5 Considerations for an Applicant Tracking System Vendor
in Workforce Management/by Nancy Meyer, SHRM-CPIf your organization is exploring the use of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), or if your company has taken the first step towards internal efficiency by approving the investment of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), it might seem like a daunting challenge. Many questions resonate as implementation can be a bit overwhelming even for the […]
What Should a New Employee Do for the First Week?
in Hiring Process/by Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPAre you interested in increasing new hire retention by 50 percent? How about boosting your team’s productivity by 62 percent? Then, you need a solid onboarding plan. One study found that companies with an effective onboarding plan retained 91 percent of their first-year hires. And those that just wing it when it comes to onboarding? […]
What Is a Recruitment SWOT Analysis?
in Workforce Management/by Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPThe Great Resignation, skills gap and increasing recruitment costs may have you wondering how you can improve your talent acquisition strategy. The evolving economic and labor landscapes mean that what worked in hiring prior to the pandemic doesn’t work now. How can you systematically assess your approach to recruitment against these changing circumstances? An old […]