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4 09, 2017

“Landing Great Talent Early On – Are Internships Worth It?”

By |2018-04-11T15:54:34-07:00September 4, 2017|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, Talent Search & Recruitment|Comments Off on “Landing Great Talent Early On – Are Internships Worth It?”

When I graduated from college back in the early years of the 21st century, internships were not a “must-have” for most employers. College graduates wanted to get in to a job and start making money, and employers wanted qualified employees walking in their doors. So what does that mean for the less experienced college graduates who are anxious to get started in their chosen career path but also need to pay their growing pile of bills (including that ominous student loan debt growing interest with each passing moment)? […]

7 08, 2017

Flexible Work Options as an Attraction Tool

By |2018-04-11T15:54:52-07:00August 7, 2017|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, Rewards & Benefits|Comments Off on Flexible Work Options as an Attraction Tool

How does telecommuting enable you to snag the best talent? What are the pros & cons? I have been working as a remote employee since 2006. Presented with an opportunity to build a human resources department from the ground up whilst juggling twins, I leapt at the chance to build my career while still being a mom. […]

24 07, 2017

Top Trends in Recruiting: How to Find Your Superstars!

By |2018-04-11T15:55:07-07:00July 24, 2017|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, Talent Search & Recruitment|Comments Off on Top Trends in Recruiting: How to Find Your Superstars!

“Hiring the right people takes time, the right questions, and a healthy dose of curiosity.”   Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group As soon as skilled talent becomes scarce, recruiting takes on more of a marketing component than ever before.  The way to find your talent is to be where they are and your seasoned recruiter will know where to find it.  IT managers for a disruptive start-up firm? HR veteran in the healthcare industry? It’s unlikely they are hanging out in the same forums so you have to go to them if they aren’t coming to you. Check out our [...]

4 07, 2017

How Can Employee Surveys Help Your Business Grow?

By |2018-04-11T15:55:40-07:00July 4, 2017|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Advisory & Facilitation, Surveys & Assessments|Comments Off on How Can Employee Surveys Help Your Business Grow?

Perhaps one of the most telling tools that we have in the leadership toolkit today is getting knowing our teams; understanding what makes each and every person tick and getting to know them as people. How better to do this but through the employee survey. Many employers are utilizing these as a way to determine what is important to their employees, and to implement a strategy for making changes. […]

12 06, 2017

How Do You Retain Top Talent in Today’s Workforce?

By |2018-04-11T16:13:57-07:00June 12, 2017|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Advisory & Facilitation, Talent Management, Talent Search & Recruitment|Comments Off on How Do You Retain Top Talent in Today’s Workforce?

We  live in a different world from thirty years ago. Instant results, knowledge at our fingertips, and communication at the speed of light…these are all realities in 2017 – not only in our personal lives, but also in our lives at work. Customers, clients, and coworkers expect immediate responses, and we have been programmed (or in some cases re-programmed) to react accordingly. In this fast-paced, technology-driven, instantaneous world, how do business leaders retain top talent and hold on to the good ones before they are stolen away by the next big thing, the newest shiny toy, or the most creative [...]

17 05, 2017

How You Doin’? Effective Performance Management Strategies

By |2018-04-11T16:14:08-07:00May 17, 2017|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Advisory & Facilitation, Surveys & Assessments, Talent Management|Comments Off on How You Doin’? Effective Performance Management Strategies

“Checking-in” on employees is a critical piece of the retention puzzle. Landing quality employees is a big win, bigger still is retaining them for the long haul. Good people stay when they feel themselves developing and enhancing their skillset. Updating your performance management strategies, taking time to provide feedback to employees, and making sure the process is beneficial for everyone at the table is a worthwhile venture. In the words of Joey Tribbiani, a simple “how you doin’?” can go a long way! Here’s a quick rundown of ways that you can start implementing effective performance management strategies in your [...]

11 05, 2017

Spy the Lie: Deception in the Recruitment Process

By |2018-04-11T15:56:32-07:00May 11, 2017|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, Talent Search & Recruitment|Comments Off on Spy the Lie: Deception in the Recruitment Process

As recruitment and HR professionals, we are trained to spot the embellishments in a story, to zero in on the candidates whose credentials don’t quite line up, and to ask those uncomfortable questions that often lead to answers none of us are looking forward to hearing. Spotting the white lie, figuring out where the titles, responsibilities or dates have been boosted, and reading between the lines to fully understand how the career path really must have flowed, are all key components to uncovering the true merit of candidates we encounter on the recruitment journey. Of course, candidates want to present the [...]

24 03, 2017

Mentorship and the Future of Work

By |2018-04-11T16:14:45-07:00March 24, 2017|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Advisory & Facilitation, Talent Management|Comments Off on Mentorship and the Future of Work

I am the product of baby boomer parents who survived an arguably sheltered millennial upbringing in Southern California. My parents’ generation boasts of having worked at the same company for 20+ years, and some will easily double that number before their retirement. Company loyalty is something that baby boomers value immensely, and as these things often go, they’ve raised a bunch of restless, challenge-crazed and adventure-seeking millennials. The generational differences not only change how employees work alongside each other in today’s age-diverse workforce, but it also impacts how leaders should structure the succession plans and mentoring programs at work to [...]

14 03, 2017

What can you learn about the candidate from awkward interview moments?

By |2018-04-11T15:58:11-07:00March 14, 2017|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, Talent Search & Recruitment|Comments Off on What can you learn about the candidate from awkward interview moments?

One of the most important interview skills you can have as a hiring manager is the ability to read people. HR professionals should be able to interact with employees of all levels from the entry level positions to the executive team. As a hiring manager, you should also seek to understand different perspectives and relate to your prospective new hires on various levels. The interview is much like a first date in that candidates are sure to present their best self to you, hoping to sell you on their positive attributes and land the job. As the interviewer, you should [...]

23 02, 2017

Bathroom Views from Betty White

By |2018-04-11T15:58:25-07:00February 23, 2017|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Advisory & Facilitation|Comments Off on Bathroom Views from Betty White

Last month, we blogged about the new legislation heading your way in 2017. One topic included at https://peoplescapehr.com/new-year-round-need-change-2017/ was restroom facilities. As we wrote there, AB 1732 requires all employers to designate single-user restrooms as “gender neutral facility”. This applies to facilities with one toilet and/or urinal and one sink, with a door that the user can lock from the inside. This legislation follows suit with others we have seen over the past several years as a result of transgender identity and preventative regulations against discrimination in this particular area. Those that follow us regularly will remember that we also [...]

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