Most organizations today work with different types of temporary employees and have developed a contingent workforce as a result. In this article, we’ll zoom in on the contingent workforce. We’ll look at trends, contingent workforce management, and share three best practices. Let’s dive in! ContentsWhat is a contingent workforce?Contingent workforce trendsBenefits of a contingent workforce…
There can be plenty of reasons to rehire a former employee. In today’s article, we’ll take a look at the pros and cons of rehiring people who have previously worked for your company. We’ll also discuss best practices and share a rehire policy example. Here goes! ContentsPros of rehiring a former employeeCons of rehiring a…
Increasingly, the contingent worker has become a familiar face in organizations. In this article, we’ll zoom in on the contingent worker; what are the benefits and drawbacks of hiring contingent employees and how do you create a great contingent worker experience? Here goes! ContentsWhat is a contingent worker?Advantages of employing contingent workersDisadvantages of hiring contingent…
Taking a sabbatical leave from work can do wonders for both employees and organizations. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the sabbatical. We’ll give a definition of sabbatical leave and discuss the benefits of going on a sabbatical. We’ll also zoom in on the key elements of a sabbatical leave policy and…
An interview guide can be a great tool to use during, indeed, candidate interviews. In this article, we’ll walk you through the interview guide. We’ll look at the benefits of using one, 7 key elements of an interview guide, and we’ll share a downloadable interview guide template. ContentsWhat is an interview guide?The benefits of using…
In this article, we dive into new employee orientation. We look at its definition, benefits, and best practices and we’ll give you an example of what orientation can look like. We’ll also share a new employee orientation checklist. Here goes! ContentsWhat is new employee orientation?Onboarding vs. new employee orientationBenefits of employee orientation New employee orientation best…
When it comes to future-proofing your people, upskilling is the way to go. In this article, we take a thorough look at upskilling; what it is, how you can upskill your people, what courses there are available, and we share three real-life upskill projects. Contents What is upskilling? A definitionWhy upskilling is key for the future…
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the hiring manager. What exactly is a hiring manager, what’s the difference with a recruiter, their role in the recruitment process, and what kind of responsibilities does a hiring manager have? Here goes! ContentWhat is a hiring manager? Hiring manager vs. recruiterThe role of the hiring…
When it comes to Talent Acquisition, the recruitment team plays an important role. After all, they’re the ones taking care of the identification, attraction, and selection of top candidates. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the recruitment team, its ideal size and configuration. We’ll also look at the practice of Recruitment Process…
The Human Resources Coordinator plays a key role in addressing issues raised by current employees and new hires and coordinating the various activities within the HR department. In this article, we take a closer look at this role. We dive into the core responsibilities of the HR coordinator, take a look at his/her salary, and…