Human Resources
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What Is Skills-Based Hiring and Why It's Becoming the Default
In 2023, nearly three-fourths of companies (73%) adopted skills-based hiring, yet over 60% still rejected otherwise qualified candidates simply because they lacked a college degree, according to...
What are key employee experience components and why do they matter for retention?
Doubling the percentage of employees who strongly connect their job to an organization's purpose is associated with a 34% reduction in absenteeism, a 41% reduction in safety incidents, and a 19% impro
What Are Recruitment Effectiveness Metrics Beyond Time to Hire?
To hire a single technical candidate, companies now conduct an average of 35-36 interviews, consuming 26 interviewer hours, according to Gem.
AI Tools' Mixed Impact on Leadership Training
A recent pilot program found that supervisors trained exclusively with AI tools were 20% faster at task delegation but 15% less effective at resolving team conflicts than their traditionally trained p
What Is Skills-Based Hiring and Why Does It Beat Traditional Recruitment?
Making the wrong executive hire can cost a company up to $240,000, a staggering sum often incurred due to outdated recruitment practices, according to Bryq .
Employee engagement: Conflicting reports on decline and rise
While one major report claims global employee engagement surged to a five-year high of 64.
Organizational issues drive widespread employee engagement decline across regions
In the U.S., employee engagement has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, with only 31% of the workforce feeling truly connected to their jobs in 2024, according to Gallup . This decline in employe
Connecticut AI law reshapes HR hiring, IT leadership
Starting October 1, 2027, Connecticut employers using AI for hiring or employment decisions must provide plain-language disclosures to applicants and employees.
What are the business performance benefits of skills-based hiring?
A major tech firm, after removing degree requirements, saw its qualified applicant pool expand by 25% within months, revealing a hidden reservoir of talent.
What are Recruitment Effectiveness Metrics and Why Do They Matter?
Between 2022 and 2025, the average recruiter saw their annual application load skyrocket by 412%, coinciding with a 56% reduction in recruiters per organization, according to Greenhouse .
Companies Expand Leadership Programs to All Workforce Segments
Executive coaching commands upwards of $1,000 per hour, yet nearly half of organizations now extend leadership development to every worker, not just the C-suite.
How HR Leaders Use Brooklyn Dicent to Boost Employee Engagement and Retention
U.S. employee engagement has plummeted to a 10-year low, costing companies millions annually due to burnout and turnover. HR leaders are turning to specialists like keynote speaker Brooklyn Dicent to provide practical frameworks to reverse burnout and cultivate a thriving workplace.
What Are Outplacement Services and Why Do They Matter?
Despite 96% of participants securing new roles within 90 days with outplacement support, many traditional services still offer little more than resume advice and webinar recordings, a model largely un
How to Optimize New Employee Onboarding for Retention and Productivity
Over one-third of newly hired employees quit within their first year, costing businesses untold millions in recruitment and training, according to Workinstitute .
What is psychological safety and why do young workers demand it?
A recent survey found that 75% of Gen Z employees would consider leaving a job if they felt unable to voice concerns or make mistakes without fear of reprisal, even if compensation was competitive.
Best Places to Work Awards: Why They're Hurting Retention and Your Employer Brand
Despite being celebrated on prestigious "Best Places to Work" lists, employees at these highly-rated companies often report feeling exhausted and overwhelmed due to relentless work demands, according