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59% of British workers feel unhappy with their benefits packages

Employee Benefits

Almost six in 10 (59%) British workers feel unhappy, dissatisfied, highly dissatisfied or neutral with their benefits packages , according to new research. They should take steps to keep people engaged, supported and happy; offering benefits that are meaningful to the individual’s specific situation will help here.

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10 Ways to Recruit More Effectively Against the Competition

HR Bartender

The bottom line is that organizations need to focus on their recruiting strategy in a highly competitive labor market. l’ve always had to recruit in highly competitive business environments. Organizations are not immune to competition and must be prepared to address both types when they recruit. Build a solid employment brand.

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10 Strategies for Recruiting In a Highly Competitive Job Market

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We continue to hear how recruiting is a challenge. In a research report published last year by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), sixty-eight percent (68%) of HR professionals are experiencing difficulty recruiting candidates. 10 Activities Your Organization Can Do to Recruit More Effectively Against the Competition.

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Employee retention strategies… the trick to keeping your talent

Employee Benefits

Recruiting fresh talent is expensive, eating into business profits. Employee turnover 64% of employers consider the cost of recruiting fresh skills to be a considerable financial risk over the next two years. When you use a recruitment agency to find new talent, you can expect to pay between £10,000 and £12,000 in fees each time.

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How to Attract Tech-Savvy Talent

Hireology

To do so, your recruitment marketing efforts must showcase the unique roles and technical capabilities of your company. Even if you’re not running a tech startup, you likely have technology ingrained in your processes and would benefit from hiring individuals with technical skills and backgrounds. Benefits Package Updates.

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Struggling With Applicant Flow? Here Are 5 Ways to Attract More Quality Talent

Hireology

Adding more fuel to the fire, large companies that can afford to offer more in terms of salary and benefits are looking to hire fast as we approach the holiday season. Amazon alone is expected to hire more than 150,000 seasonal workers and has offered signing bonuses as high as $3,000. So what can you do about it?

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What are employee wellness initiatives? (Plus, 5 key initiatives for your team)

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Eighty-seven percent of employees consider health and wellness benefits when choosing an employer, according to a study by recruiting website Zippia. Adding wellness initiatives programs to your benefits package can provide your company an advantage in attracting talent over your competitors.