If it feels like you’re in a summer slump with your hiring efforts, now is the time to revamp your processes and get back on track.
In this week’s top stories, HR leaders share their tips for overcoming the Great Resignation, while finding the right people to grow your business along the way. It starts with rethinking your approach to what makes a “good hire,” says Kathryn Minshew, CEO and co-founder of career platform, The Muse. Recruiters need to think about quality over quantity when bringing on a new employee — those are the recruits that will stay with a company long-term, she says. Minshew will be sharing all of this advice at our upcoming conference, Workplace Strategies Agenda. There’s still time to register and join us in Austin, Texas next week!
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HR leaders may need to get creative and tap into some new resources to get a sense of what employees want in order to entice them. Younger workers in particular are turning to TikTok for career guidance and advice, and employers that respond to their need for better work-life balance will be the ones to get ahead.
If you’re having trouble hiring, you’re not alone. New research from Arizent, the parent company of Employee Benefit News, reveals that leaders across all industries are struggling to offer competitive salaries and other benefits that set them apart. Our most recent New and Noteworthy spotlight shares how innovative leaders are getting over these hurdles — read the full series here.