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8.28.19
Training Gen Z for Success and Retention
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In our white paper "Are You Ready for Generation Z?" you will discover the impacts this new generation will have on the way we recruit, train and retain employees. In this article, we'll discuss the generation's strengths and weaknesses which may require you to make some changes in your training protocols.
Generation Z (born 1998 – 2005) is both more independent and more in need of skill-building than previous generations. Here are some of the factors you're likely to encounter.
BE ready to help them build their soft skills
As the first generation of true digital natives, Generation Z brings the technological skills that are in high demand, even in entry-level positions. At the same time, 92% of HR leaders believe that having emotional and social skills is increasingly important. However, a side-effect of their constant online interaction is that many of them are deficient in soft skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking and interpersonal relationships. Most...
8.14.19
Gen Z
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Gen Z is the biggest population to hit our labor market in 60 years. Here’s (almost) everything we know about how to become their employer of choice.
Gen Z will dominate your workforce by 2025 because Baby Boomers are retiring at a rate of 10,000 per day. Here is how you can effectively recruit them into your workforce.
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Forget everything you think you know about managing Millennials in your workforce
Gen Zers, born after 1996, are already in your labor market. The leading edge of the this generation are in their 20s. And you can forget everything you think you learned over the last 20 years about managing Millennials in your workforce. Gen Z is about to upend the game.
The truth is with the labor market so tight,...
6.07.19
AI in HR: Facilitating Flexible Scheduling
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In our new study "Artificial Intelligence for Recruiting Success," we discussed ways that new technology can save us time and effort while attracting a better pool of job candidates. In this article, we'll turn our attention to a tool that helps provide one of candidates' most desired job benefits, while requiring minimal time and effort on our part.
Work-life balance and the flexible schedule appear to be here to stay. Surveys show that 77% of Millennials1 and 51% of Generation Z2 prefer flexible working hours. In fact, some experts predict that the traditional 9-to-5 job will be pretty much dead by 20303.
The good news for businesses is that giving employees flexibility does increase morale, overall work hours and productivity;4 and if most employees telecommute, it reduces the need for expensive corporate office space. The bad news is that it can be a logistical nightmare. That's where artificial intelligence comes in.
Here are some types of software5 you may...
6.07.19
AI in HR: Chatbots, the Recruiter's New Assistants
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In our new study "Artificial Intelligence for Recruiting Success," we discussed ways that new technology can save us time and effort while attracting a better pool of job candidates. In this article, we'll survey the ways that chatbots can save you the time and effort of routine communications, from first contact right up to the hire.
Chatbots use intelligent machine learning to have conversations with prospective employees. The technology is rapidly becoming more sophisticated, allowing the candidate to enjoy a natural, engaging experience while collecting important information about professional qualifications and behavioral traits.
You can choose chatbots to work on different platforms, including text messaging (SMS), email, social media (i.e. FaceBook), messaging apps (such as WhatsApp and Skype), your website or applicant tracking software.
Speed the Time to Interview
With a chatbot acting as your assistant, you can drastically reduce the lag between...
6.07.19
AI in HR: Recruiting with Predictive Analytics
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In our new study "Artificial Intelligence for Recruiting Success," we discussed ways that new technology can save us time and effort while attracting a better pool of job candidates. In this article, we'll explore the benefits and uses of predictive analytics.
Basically, predictive analytics is the process of looking at past data in order to determine what will happen in the future. Machine learning automates much of this activity, freeing up recruiting professionals for higher level work of in-person interviews, decision making, and so on.
Finding Talent
Programmed with your data on production performance and behaviors, attrition, employee life cycle, engagement surveys and any other metrics you choose, predictive analytics software can be "trained" to look for your ideal employee. It can scan all the available candidate sources, as well as discovering overlooked talent in your existing applicant database.
The longer you use it, the better it works, as it learns...
4.08.19
Why I Wear a Pink Suit
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As a millennial in the workplace, I always dreaded networking events. I would find myself miserable in a black or navy suit and after a few less than successful events, I knew I needed to make a change. One afternoon I headed to Macy’s on a mission and found an all pink sports coat that changed my life. Here’s how:
I stand out
At a networking event, there will be tons of people. Upon entering it may be tough to differentiate between who you’ve talked to and who you’ve haven’t. When you network, you want to be memorable. Trying to stand out to potential clients and employers is tough enough but especially when you’re in a sea of black and navy blue attire. However, nothing says “Remember me!” like a bubble gum pink sports jacket.
It Makes Me Confident
I’ll be honest, when I wear my pink jacket, I think I look great! And because of that, my confidence skyrockets. Where I’m usually shy or more reserved, I’m able to come out of my shell and speak up. I’m not afraid to...
7.26.18
How Do You Define a Great Leader?
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Countless books and articles have been written on this subject, and everyone has an idea of what qualities they expect to see in a leader. Here's our take.
Vision
Great leaders have a very clear idea of what they want and how they're going to accomplish it. And they can clearly explain those goals to anyone and everyone.
Confidence
You can recognize great leaders by their air of calm assurance that they'll always be successful in the end, even when things don't go according to plan. This is not the same thing as arrogance, cockiness or boastfulness.
Consistency
Great leaders don't waffle back and forth when making decisions, or change their orders from one day to the next. They make up their minds, then make a total commitment to seeing it through.
Responsibility
As the sign on President Truman's desk said, "The buck stops here." Great leaders take responsibility for everything under their command, and don't blame others when things aren't going...
7.05.18
How to Tell Your Boss No Without Hurting Your Career
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"I don't have time to do that."
"I think that's a stupid idea."
"It's not my job."
When your boss asks you to do something, these answers may be perfectly true, but they're also guaranteed to make him/her angry.
As the saying goes, you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. Let's see how a more diplomatic wording can get you out of an assignment while staying in your supervisor's good graces.
You really don't have time.
The problem with just saying that is the questions it puts in your boss's head: doesn't this employee know how to prioritize tasks or handle a normal workload?
Instead: Ask for help prioritizing your projects. Make sure your boss fully realizes everything you're working on, how long it will take to finish, and what would have to be postponed in order to accomplish the new task.
You don't think it will work.
Maybe you've seen this same or similar idea already tried and failed, or it just doesn't seem well thought out....
2.13.18
5 Ways to Make Your Tax Refund Worth Even More
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So what are you going to do with your tax refund? Take a nice vacation? Buy an iPhone X? Before you decide to spend it on something just for fun, check out these uses that will pay you back with even more money in your pocket.
1. Put it in your emergency fund.
Sooner or later, your car will break down, your pet will get sick or some other unexpected expense will blindside you. Having an emergency fund in your bank means you won't have to borrow money to pay the mechanic or vet. So, that tax refund will save you all the interest you would have paid on the loan. Plus, it will save you from extra stress in an already stressful situation.
2. Pay off bank and credit card debt.
Do you even know how much interest you're paying every month on your car loan, credit card balances or mortgage? Most people are shocked when they find out. Getting those debts paid down ahead of schedule can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars over the life of the loan — all thanks to your...
1.19.18
How to Work Well Under Pressure
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It's a question you often hear during a job interview: "Do you work well under pressure?" And of course you answer yes. But what does that even mean? Could you elaborate on your answer if the interviewer asked you to?
Here are some ways to handle stress on the job, and explain it during your interview.
It's all about your attitude.
If you see pressure as threatening, your instinct will be to avoid it rather than conquering it. Instead, look at it as a challenge that you'll have fun meeting, and a valuable experience that will help grow your career.
Think about times when you've had to learn a new skill or meet an impossible deadline, and how it has qualified you for a more responsible, rewarding position.
Stay in the present.
Worrying about the ultimate success or failure of the process can be overwhelming — and paralyzing. Instead, take it one step at a time.
When star athletes are asked if they're thinking about winning the championship, they...
