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While this is not a post about attracting a partner, it's fair to say that wooing a new candidate is like participating in the dating process. Attracting great talent is a balance of connecting with and describing what makes you a desirable organization to a potential employee.

HR leaders have taken center stage from the onset of the pandemic, helping their organizations navigate unprecedented challenges and risks. The role of HR has not only expanded; a greater focus on the importance of talent has created the need for new approaches and programs for engaging, motivating and incentivizing employees.

Our latest best practices report, Revitalizing Performance-Based Recognition, offers practical guidance for HR leaders and recognition program managers who seek to identify, recognize and reward behaviors that are aligned with today’s most important organizational goals and objectives.

An unfortunate consequence of today’s social media-influenced, click-driven news environment is that facts often take a back seat to the truth. A recent survey of 25,000 journalists at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism revealed that 94.3% of respondents blamed social media for spreading inaccurate news.

A pre-hire assessment is a test or questionnaire that candidates complete as part of the job application process. The use of a valid and expert assessment is an effective way to determine which applicants are the most qualified for a specific job based on their strengths and preferences. Employers typically use the results to determine how well each candidate’s strengths and preferences match the job requirements.