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HR Issues in Retail

Challenges Faced by HR Professionals in the Retail Industry

I received a call yesterday from a manager and I was immediately reminded why I chose to write this topic. As the manager explained the situation, my initial response was, “An employee did what?!” HR Issues in Retail Oh man, employee’s in the retail industry never cease to surprise and amaze me. Whether they get […]

Twitter: A Practical, How-to Starter Guide for HR Leaders & Corporate Recruiters

Mastering Twitter for Recruiting

Tweet, tweet, tweet! Did you know that more than one billion tweets are sent every two to three days? Twitter is a leading social network through which companies and recruiters advertise jobs, source and engage candidates, and elevate their employment brands. This microblogging site challenges users to share content via140 characters. When utilized properly, it […]

Human Resources Should Bet on Business and Money to Drive Results

Understanding the Financial Impact of ACA Taxes and Fees on Employers

What can YOU do to bring YOURSELF and HR to the forefront in your organization?  This question is posed over and over in different fashion or formats, but the underlying premise remains the same (what can I/we do to make HR more relevant?) I tend to have a default answer to this question, and it […]

Distinguish Yourself with Killer Questions

A Guide to Strategic and Thoughtful Interview Questions

Your interview performance will be judged on many factors from your confident smile and handshake to your ability to successfully answer basic interview questions. However, don’t overlook the opportunity to ask some killer questions and impress the hiring manager or internship coordinator. Usually at the end of an interview, hiring managers will ask if you […]

Top 5 Blogs of the Workplace: Hiring Edition

Tips and Tricks for Smarter Hiring

Top 5 Workplace Blogs of the Week: Hiring Edition Whether you’re hiring for a very specific group of people or you’ve been tasked with hiring a large workforce these blogs will give you advice and tips on hiring smarter. Welcome to this week’s Top 5 Blogs: Hiring Edition. Blogging4Jobs Top Blog of the Week: May 20th […]

6 Tips for Virtual Onboarding

Tips for Effective Virtual Onboarding of Employees

With constant changes in technology in the workplace, more and more companies are hiring virtual employees. According to a survey last year, 46 percent organizations used virtual teams. This number is bound to have increased since. Virtual employees present a new challenge for companies. How can companies effectively onboard these workers? 6 Tips for Virtual […]