Conducting 401(k) enrollment meetings is often a challenge for HR professionals, but the stakes have never been higher than they are in 2020. The coronavirus pandemic will impact both the substance and the form of these meetings. Are you ready? In terms of substance, the pandemic has created legislative changes, erratic investment markets, and in many cases, reduced earnings for employees and employers alike. These realities need to be addressed as ... […]

If confusion clouds a scenario, data can clear it up. Data is the place to look if there's a story to tell, a pattern to identify, or a gap to acknowledge. It's an invaluable resource to those who've embraced it, and a missing piece for those who haven't. But if your data isn't secure, it can easily become a liability instead of a boon. That's especially true in the hiring process, where candidate analytics fuel everything. To maintain the validity of […]

It has been a rough year for companies around the world. Some have been upended entirely, others severely shaken and forced to furlough or lay off employees. Even those that have remained relatively healthy have had to navigate the challenges of COVID-19, racial justice struggles, and a polarized political environment. In the midst of these challenges, however, organizations can find opportunities to actually strengthen their cultures. Here are four ways to reclaim 2020 and make it the year in which your company ... […]

People are the lifeblood of any organization, but getting the right people on the bus is a real challenge. First, you need to build a strong brand and company that talented people want to work for. Then, you must attract, evaluate, and hire candidates who have the right skills, share the organization's values, and are satisfied with the compensation the company can offer. Third, you must empower your employees to deliver and create a fulfilling work environment so that they actually ... […]

Welcome to Recruiter QA, where we pose employment-related questions to the experts and share their answers! Today's Question: Out of the many effective ones that exist, what's your favorite recruitment method and why? These answers are provided by Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization composed ... […]