Sat.Jul 04, 2015 - Fri.Jul 10, 2015

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Do personality assessments really help with hiring?

Achievers

In the interests of efficiency, the hiring process is becoming increasingly automated. Hiring managers and recruiters are continually developing new ways to save time, reduce manual effort, and identify the best possible candidates for each open role. One outcome of this shift is that hiring managers are relying to an ever-greater extent on personality assessment tests.

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4 Ways to Use Your Onboarding Technology For More Than Onboarding

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at SilkRoad , a leading global provider of cloud-based talent management solutions. SilkRoad recently launched an online resource center showcasing how Human Resource Management Systems can benefit your bottom line. You can check it out here. Enjoy the post!). I must admit, I was a bit surprised by this conversation.

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A Day in the Life of a Human Resources Director (HRD)

UpstartHR

This is another installment in our “Day in the Life” series, this time focusing on the HR directors out there. In case you missed one of the previous pieces, here is the full list: The average HR manager’s day What it’s like to be a recruiter The life of an HR analyst Read on below to learn about what those HRD’s do all day, including some funny comments, in-depth descriptions, and other helpful details.

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How to Conduct an Exit Interview the Right Way

Insperity

Do you wish you knew what you could have done to keep a departing employee? Really effective exit interviews can give you that insight. They can teach you ways to repeat good experiences (e.g., “I could be very honest with my manager”) and avoid bad ones (e.g, “I didn’t feel challenged”). For employees, exit interviews are one of the last deep conversational interactions they have with your company.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?

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5 Ways to make life easier for your temps and interns

Achievers

Many businesses follow specific procedures when they welcome new employees aboard. Typical activities include tours of the workplace, meeting fellow employees, and completing paperwork. These types of activities can improve employee engagement within the first few weeks, and they help employees understand what is expected of them. However, some businesses skimp on those welcome procedures with temps and interns, thinking: “Well, they won’t be here long, so we don’t need to inve

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Make Sure Your Employees Know the Plan – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

We’re officially in hurricane season here in South Florida. That means we need to dedicate some time to reviewing our annual disaster recovery plan. Regardless of the size of your business, it’s important to be prepared. And your employees need to be prepared as well. From the hurricane perspective, I can’t emphasize enough developing an inclement weather plan.

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How to Conduct an Exit Interview the Right Way

Insperity

Do you wish you knew what you could have done to keep a departing employee? Really effective exit interviews can give you that insight. They can teach you ways to repeat good experiences (e.g., “I could be very honest with my manager”) and avoid bad ones (e.g, “I didn’t feel challenged”). For employees, exit interviews are one of the last deep conversational interactions they have with your company.