As Senior Director of Talent Acquisition Services for HR Works, Adrienne Schleigh speaks with candidates and clients on a daily basis. In many recent conversations with fellow Talent Acquisition professionals in varying industries, a common theme continues to surface: companies are expecting miracles from Talent Acquisition staff while simultaneously refusing to make changes that can […]
You’ve probably heard the business adage, “People don’t leave their companies. They leave their managers.” In his book It’s Your Ship, U.S. Navy Captain Michael D. Abrashoff notes that the underlying factors behind 80 percent of his sailors leaving as soon as their assignments were up supported this premise. How can you stop your company […]
A brand is a clear, recognizable mark that sets a product or service apart and gives it its own, unique identity. Today’s world is teeming with such markers. In the face of all the clutter, how can you make your employer brand stand out in a way that immediately attracts top talent – and keeps […]
Your new employees’ first days, weeks, and months on the job can make or break their long-term loyalty to your organization. To ensure your onboarding program is effective, ensure that your company has a strategic onboarding process fully integrates a new hire into the company’s culture and equips them with the information and tools they […]
New York’s job market is one that has seen unprecedented growth in the private sector, coupled with low unemployment. Because of this, New York employers need to rethink how they can successfully attract and retain talent. We’ve asked our Compliance team members for some input on what they think employers should consider when navigating this […]
In 2019, it’s a challenging recruitment picture for employers in virtually every industry. With unemployment at a sustained low – 3.8 percent nationwide in March of this year – you’re vying to attract top talent in a market owned by candidates. And then there’s the issue of retention – because with low unemployment comes turnover. […]
Recruiting tools using artificial intelligence promise to identify the most qualified candidates from piles of resumes in a fraction of the time it would take recruiting staff – and to do so without human subjectivity. But, does your AI recruiting solution really eliminate hiring bias? That depends. When you find the right product and […]
Focusing on diversity and inclusion as you build your workforce is not only the right thing to do, it can also bring in bigger profits and strengthen your business processes. According to recent research, companies rated high for racial and ethnic diversity are 35 percent more likely to have financial returns above the national medians […]
Although job descriptions are not required by Federal or New York State law, a well-written job description that accurately reflects the essential duties of a position can help employers remain compliant with various employment laws, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and various anti-discrimination laws, including Title […]
HR Works, Inc. is pleased to announce that it is No. 3 on the 2017 list of Best Companies to Work for in New York State. HR Works, Inc. is honored to be among the top companies in its category of small/medium companies with 15 to 249 employees. This is HR Works’ seventh consecutive year […]
