Jessica Dennis

HR professionals often debate the best way to measure quality of hire to effectively determine a new employee’s contribution to the business: Is it purely a qualitative measurement? Can we measure it without bias? Can we attach numbers to it? Depending on your business, the way you measure quality of hire may be very different […]

Key takeaways Consider the following:  As a result, more and more companies have to change their onboarding practices to accommodate their increasingly remote workforces. However, traditional onboarding practices do not translate to the remote experience, as they rely heavily on in-person conversations and training. To prevent this, companies must craft an onboarding program that targets […]

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it’s becoming harder and harder to improve employee productivity. Low productivity negatively impacts companies in terms of revenue, engagement, work quality, and more — making it essential to find ways to increase your team’s work performance. The good news is that technology can improve productivity in the […]

While human resources (HR) software programs can aid a business’s bottom line, ineffective HR software can drag down a company’s productivity, reduce efficiency, and frustrate management and employees. Considering the monetary cost of HR software, maintaining a system that results in unnecessary, extra work may be more trouble than it’s worth.  However, with estimates indicating […]

Key takeaways A human resources information system (HRIS) is an increasingly necessary tool to run an effective business. It serves as a database for personnel records and aids businesses in streamlining core business operations, such as payroll and benefits, with overarching company objectives, such as talent development and employee satisfaction. Nowadays, running a business without […]

To ensure employees receive the pay and benefits they are rightfully owed and to keep themselves out of legal trouble, employers should analyze whether they are correctly classifying their workers.

Key takeaways Despite employers’ best efforts to protect their employees from workplace injuries, it’s impossible to prepare for every scenario that might put a worker at risk. Accidents can happen to anyone at any time, and there are numerous ways an employer may be liable, even if the injury doesn’t happen on company property. When […]

LeverTRM and Greenhouse Recruiting are two powerful applicant tracking systems (ATSs) with streamlined candidate tracking pipelines, diverse job distribution tools, and enhanced application and résumé management. However, where Lever focuses on accessible reporting tools and automations to maximize recruiting efficiency, Greenhouse prioritizes features that optimize user experience. Researching which vendor is right for you can […]

Realizing your newly hired salesperson knows nothing about sales 10 minutes into their first day? Even the best interviews give employers only a partial picture of the candidate. However, in conjunction with traditional interviews and other employment screening services, pre-employment testing software can provide companies with a sense of a candidate’s knowledge base and ability […]

Perhaps you have seen it in action: A coworker suddenly receives a bonus that you do not, despite being in the same position for the same amount of time. When you ask your manager why you didn’t receive a bonus, they give you a vague response about your performance “efficiency.” But, how was your performance […]

Oracle Taleo, once a staple recruiting platform for major enterprises, is being phased out in favor of the Oracle HCM suite, which includes recruiting capabilities. While some businesses are comfortable making the switch to Oracle’s larger HCM suite, others may want to consider migrating to another platform that better suits their unique needs. The process […]