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6 Functions Your Training Program Should Not Miss

The degree to which employees in your organization are “engaged” (meaning truly committed to an organization’s success vs. “doing a job”) has been shown to have a direct impact on profitability. A motivated, engaged and well-trained workforce can help increase value-added revenue per employee by $5,000 to $10,000 and sometimes even more.

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Recruiting Tips: 4 Personality Types You’ll Have to Close

A large part of how successful your recruiting efforts will be is based on how well you can read a candidate. This includes understanding more than just what they’re looking for, but what motivates and drives a particular candidate to take action.

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The Most Important Hiring Question You’re Likely Missing

In his article The Most Important, Most Overlooked Hiring Question, Ray Silverstein, founder of PRO (President’s Resource Organization), points out the necessity of exploring an applicant’s core values and ensuring that they match that of your organization.

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Using Social Media in Your Recruiting Efforts

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Career Sites: 5 Facts About Job Seeker Internet Behavior

In this post, we will take a look at another game changer for recruiting- the career site.

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Why HR Should Focus on Talent Management in 2014

Following a year of economic pressure on companies’ recruitment and talent management divisions, 2014 is prediction to bring the much needed winds of change. But what should HR leaders be focusing on in this upcoming year?

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4 Strategies for Meaningful Performance Appraisals

For any company wanting its employees to grow, develop and adapt, supplying them with quality, meaningful feedback is an absolutely essential requirement.

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7 Reasons Your Resume Should Never Be Outdated

Don’t be mistaken. No matter where you are in your career, you should always keep your resume up-to-date.

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What To Know Before Making a Job Offer

Now that you’ve completed the often tedious and frustrating search and interview processes, you’ve found “the one” and you’re more than ready to put an offer on the table as soon as possible. Wait- not so fast. HR managers must keep in mind that once you extend a job offer, the balance of power now shifts and the candidate is in control.

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How to Build a Healthy Workplace Culture

In this upcoming year, many provisions of healthcare reform are set to take place including incentives for wellness programs offered employers. These health management and wellness programs address the need for a healthier workforce, as well as how it affects increasing health and productivity costs.

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