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Shecession Part II: Disrupting the Shecession – What can Organizations do about it?
By Belinda Morris, Caryl Porte Laborde|2020-06-03T14:56:04-07:00May 29, 2020|
In Part I of our Shecession blog, we laid out the facts on the ground from the latest pieces of research and statistics relating to employment and the societal impacts of the global Covid-19 pandemic on women and in particular women of color. Here we will be exploring what organizations can be doing to combat this Shecession and prevent it from disrupting the diversity, equity, and inclusion progress we have made in our 21st Century organizations? […]
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Spy the Lie: Deception in the Recruitment Process
2018-04-11T15:56:32-07:00By Jennifer Burton|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, Talent Search & Recruitment|
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 [...]
People Puzzles – Finding the Right Fit – Suitability vs. Personality Assessments
2018-04-11T15:56:59-07:00By Peoplescape|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, Surveys & Assessments|
“Suitability assessments reveal important attributes and values that can otherwise be overlooked in hiring and career development,” explains Belinda Morris, Principal Consultant at Peoplescape Consulting. “In spite of the advantages of suitability assessments (like Harrison and Profiles XT) over general personality assessments, there are only a couple of these on the market, due to a greater level of scientific sophistication required to develop and test these instruments. However, we find suitability assessments so much more [...]
Strategic Hiring – Going Beyond the Behavioral Interview
2018-04-11T15:57:08-07:00By Jennifer Farrelly|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, Talent Search & Recruitment|
Behavioral interviewing, which came into fashion in the 1970s, has long been a trusted tool for hiring managers to use when selecting talent for the organization. By using questions that are structured in such a way so that the candidate can “Tell you about a time when…” and so forth, behavioral interviewing has given leaders insight into understanding how candidates think and how they have behaved in the past. Behavioral experts believe that the best [...]
Converting Interviews to Successful Hires
2018-04-11T15:57:16-07:00By Jennifer Farrelly|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, Talent Search & Recruitment|
Ten years after the disastrous financial crisis of 2007, we find ourselves back in a job seeker’s market where unemployment is at an all-time low and companies struggle to attract and retain the best candidates. As a business leader, you have so many things on your plate. Sifting through hundreds of resumes and interviewing dozens of candidates is time consuming and in the interest of time, there is a temptation by many leaders to hurry [...]
Talent Mapping – The Recipe for Today’s Succession Planning
2018-04-11T16:14:32-07:00By Peoplescape|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Advisory & Facilitation, Talent Management|
“Succession Planning” is a term that seems outdated – a process-laden, long-range staffing plan for a large organization. A more apt name would be “Talent Mapping” – a streamlined version of identifying qualified and inspired employees to fill future positions as and when they are needed. Businesses of all sizes and types are susceptible to sudden vacancies of key positions. What restaurant can afford to lose its top chef? Who will take on key client accounts when a high-performing salesperson retires? How will the family business continue if family members no longer want [...]
Bridging the Generation Gap
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With the Greatest Generation (or “Traditionalists”), Baby Boomers, Generations X and Y, Millennials, and Linksters (or “Generation Z”) all snuggled up together in the workplace, it’s bound to be anything but boring! For the first time in history, 6 different generations must come together in the workforce. Diversity is strength but with so many different work styles jumbled together, it comes as no surprise that this is one of the biggest challenges facing companies today. [...]
Mentorship and the Future of Work
2018-04-11T16:14:45-07:00By Jennifer Burton|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Advisory & Facilitation, Talent Management|
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 [...]
Trends: Employee Tenure, a Two-Way Street with Employer or Fast Lane to a Better Job?
2018-04-11T16:14:54-07:00By Peoplescape|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Advisory & Facilitation, Talent Management, Talent Search & Recruitment|
Long-held notions that longer tenure benefits both employee and employer continue to erode as the reported median length of employment spirals downward. In January of 2016, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median number of years that wage and salary workers had been with their current employer was 4.2 years. Down from 4.6 in 2014. Way down for select demographics and industries. Not unexpected, among 16 to 19 years-old’s who were still [...]
Tips for First Time Supervisors
2018-04-11T15:57:57-07:00By Jennifer Farrelly|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Advisory & Facilitation|
Taking on a supervisory role for the first time is exciting and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Start off on the right path by taking these steps to ensure a smooth transition into your new role. Start Smart Not just at the beginning, but throughout your career, make it your mission to learn everything you can. Chances are, you’ve been promoted into management because of your skills and attributes, not how much you [...]
What can you learn about the candidate from awkward interview moments?
2018-04-11T15:58:11-07:00By Jennifer Burton|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, Talent Search & Recruitment|
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 [...]