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Smartrecruiters
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Hospitality Benchmark Recruiting Metrics 2025
- Hospitaity industry faces high turnover rates, resulting in constant hiring activity.
- Hospitality employers receive 60% more applications per opening than the global average.
- Time to hire in the hospitality industry is close to the global median of 38 days.
- Hospitality recruiters typically handle 21 hires per month, lower than the global average of 30.
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Evilhrlady
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Apprenticeship acquired
- A 16-year-old boy has accepted an apprenticeship offer as a carpenter focusing on window building and construction.
- The apprenticeship is part of a four-year paid program, with four days of work and one day of school.
- The pay for the program is low, but it is an opportunity to gain valuable skills without having to pay for education.
- Upon completion, the boy will become a master carpenter, which is a skill in high demand.
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Hrexecutive
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Reskilling mandate? How to use AI to help chart the future of work
- AI revolution is reshaping work, organizations need to adapt to this shift.
- Reskilling and developing 'soft' skills are imperative to stay competitive.
- AI is generating new job opportunities in engineering and technical fields.
- AI should complement human element in career development and learning.
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Npengage
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4 Tips for Effectively Leading Church Volunteer Groups
- To effectively lead church volunteer groups, clear and consistent communication of roles and responsibilities is essential.
- Creating a culture of encouragement and appreciation through various gestures like thank-you letters and appreciation events is crucial.
- Providing training covering mission, skills, safety, and building meaningful relationships helps volunteers feel supported.
- Encouraging volunteers to become leaders by offering opportunities aligned with their interests and strengths is beneficial.
- Welcoming volunteers' input and feedback can lead to more effective volunteer engagement and contribution to the church's mission.
- Showing genuine appreciation for volunteers' time, energy, and dedication is key to retaining their support and commitment.
- Training volunteers like new staff ensures they are well-equipped to fulfill their roles and contribute effectively.
- Supporting volunteers not just as task completers, but as members of the church community, fosters relationships and spiritual growth.
- Establishing open dialogue with volunteers allows for mutual understanding and enhances the overall volunteer experience.
- Encouraging volunteers to share their feedback and recommendations can lead to improvements in volunteer programs and ministry operations.
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Hrexecutive
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Income protection: Are your executives fully covered for disability?
- Many companies overlook a critical gap in their executive benefits strategy: adequate income protection through disability coverage.
- Standard long-term disability coverage often falls short of providing true lifestyle protection for high-earning executives.
- The coverage gap arises due to the monthly benefit cap set by the long-term disability plan, which doesn't adequately replace high executive salaries.
- To bridge this gap, organizations can implement supplementary options like individual disability insurance or high-limit disability policies.
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Hrexecutive
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How economic policy shifts will impact the labor market and recruiting
- Economic policy uncertainties are influencing hiring trends and changing HR's approach to talent acquisition.
- Federal Reserve Chair Powell emphasized the need to balance inflation risks and economic uncertainties for employers.
- The labor market shows strength with a 4.1% unemployment rate and steady job gains.
- Current labor market conditions exhibit reduced job-switching rates and higher stability.
- Foreign-born workers are vital to certain sectors like construction, agriculture, and hospitality.
- Healthcare is leading job growth, while tech, marketing, and finance sectors show weakness.
- Unionization rates are declining, affecting the labor share of the GDP.
- Employers may adjust part-time hours or staffing amidst economic uncertainties.
- NLRB is expected to take a more pro-business stance, impacting unionization.
- HR leaders should prepare for slower hiring, prioritize strategic talent acquisition, and monitor labor market shifts.
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allthingstalent.org
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Bhavna Jagtiani Appointed CEO of Edelman India to Lead Strategic Growth and Innovation
- Bhavna Jagtiani has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Edelman India.
- Previously serving as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Bhavna will now lead the firm's India operations, focusing on business strategy, client relationships, and innovative communication solutions.
- With over 22 years of experience, including a decade at Edelman, Bhavna has successfully managed global brands and spearheaded award-winning campaigns.
- Her appointment reinforces Edelman India's commitment to growth, excellence, and industry leadership.
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Hackernoon
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The Truth About Senior Engineering at FAANG—It’s Not What You Expect
- Joining a FAANG company as a Senior Engineer may not be what you expect, with complex internal tool landscapes and processes to navigate.
- Senior engineers spend only about 20% of their time writing code, with the rest devoted to meetings, documentation, reviews, planning, and navigating internal politics.
- FAANG companies may have flat hierarchies on paper, but there exists a complex web of unofficial power structures impacting roles and responsibilities within teams.
- Metrics that drive business success often outweigh innovative technical solutions, shifting the focus towards tangible impact rather than architectural elegance.
- At FAANG, incremental wins are valued over large-scale rewrites, emphasizing the importance of making small, impactful improvements over time.
- The ability to communicate the business value of technical work is crucial, with storytelling often trumping the actual implementation in terms of recognition and success.
- Building relationships with leadership, focusing on force multiplication, and strategic decision-making such as learning to say no are essential skills for success in senior roles at FAANG.
- Specializing in a niche area, developing expertise, and finding your unique value proposition within the company can set you apart and increase your impact at a FAANG organization.
- Despite the challenges, working at a FAANG company offers opportunities for scale, impact, learning, career growth, and human impact stories that can be immensely rewarding.
- While the role may not align with initial expectations, adapting to the unique demands of a FAANG senior engineering position can lead to unparalleled skill development and satisfaction in making widespread impact.
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Kanbanzone
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Kanban for School Administration: How The Montessori School of the Berkshires Enhanced its Efficiency
- The Montessori School of the Berkshires, led by school head Todd Covert, implemented Kanban to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- The school, founded by Todd and Meagan Ledendecker, serves students from toddler age to eighth grade in a community fostering growth and learning.
- With approximately 130+ students and 26 full-time staff, the school prides itself on providing a unique Montessori education in Massachusetts.
- Inspired by Meagan's Montessori background, the school was established to bring Montessori principles to their local area.
- Kanban helped Todd visualize tasks, promote shared leadership, and facilitate communication and collaboration among staff.
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kanban aided in navigating uncertainties and fostering transparent communication with families and staff.
- By integrating Kanban Zone, the school improved workflow management, strategy-to-tactics alignment, and reporting communication.
- Top features valued by Todd include Kanban Zone's flexibility, customizable workflow tracking, and enhanced reporting capabilities.
- The Montessori School's positive impact on the community is evident through successful graduates and workforce contributions over the years.
- Continuing to uphold Montessori values, the school's administration, with Kanban Zone, strives to provide quality education and efficient operations.
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HRKatha
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How this Indian EV company is reimagining leadership development
- Eka Mobility, an Indian electric vehicle company, has developed a strategic talent management approach to maintain a competitive edge.
- The company uses functional scorecards to align individual accountability with corporate strategy and promote employee development.
- Eka Mobility's talent strategy includes programs to identify and groom young leaders, as well as advanced assessments for middle-management and succession planning.
- The company fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and data-driven performance management to drive personal and organizational success.
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Scrum-Master-Toolbox
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Marina Lazovic: How to Introduce Data-driven Decision Making to Skeptical Agile Teams
- Marina Lazovic describes her experience introducing data-driven decision making to help teams improve their processes.
- Starting with basic metrics like velocity, she gradually expanded to more sophisticated data points.
- By examining why items were stuck and for how long, the team uncovered underlying issues they could address.
- Marina emphasizes introducing data points naturally, sparking meaningful conversations and empowering teams to develop their own solutions.
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Salesfuel
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AdMall Data Leads to New Radio Ad Campaign
- An integrated market consultant, Alex Shults, used AdMall to approach a local specialty food store for a radio ad campaign.
- The challenge was to make the broader community aware of the store's existence.
- Using AdMall's targeted resources and ideas, Shults proposed a terrestrial radio advertising campaign.
- The campaign led to increased sales revenue and attracted new clients for the store.
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Gritdaily
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The Day My Migraine Tried to Tell Me the Truth
- The author recounts experiencing a severe migraine, signaling a wake-up call for her burnout.
- Burnout is highlighted as a tollbooth on the path to compromised mental health and reduced efficacy.
- It's emphasized that chronic stress can lead to serious health risks like heart disease and strokes.
- An article in Harvard Business Review points out that burnout affects both work performance and personal life.
- The author stresses the importance of sustainable success over constant hustle and exhaustion.
- Tools to combat burnout include prioritizing rest, establishing a morning routine, and reframing guilt associated with taking time off.
- Taking regular breaks can lead to improved cognition, lower stress levels, and increased productivity.
- Morning routines are linked to better emotional regulation, energy levels, and reduced decision fatigue.
- Regular vacation time is associated with reduced stress, improved mood, and increased resilience, according to the American Psychological Association.
- Consistency in daily self-care rituals can lead to reduced stress-related symptoms and increased adaptability to challenges.
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Global Fintech Series
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Nav Welcomes Experian’s Jacob Kong to Board of Directors
- Nav, the leading credit and financial health platform for small businesses, announces that Jacob Kong, Chief Business Officer of Experian Consumer Services, joins the company's Board of Directors.
- Nav aims to integrate personal and business credit to help business owners with a seamless experience, and Kong's expertise in the credit industry, particularly in the consumer space, will be valuable.
- Nav has been serving small business owners since 2013, helping them improve their credit and financial health through tools for managing credit, cash flow tracking, and financing options.
- Jacob Kong joins Nav's Board of Directors, which also includes key members from Goldman Sachs, Kleiner Perkins, and Visa.
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Salesfuel
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What Are Top Sellers' Secrets to Meeting Sales Quotas?
- Sales reps are facing increasing challenges in meeting sales quotas due to personalized buyer demands, longer sales cycles, and technological changes in sales processes.
- According to a study by Ebsta, win rates are down 18%, sales cycles have increased 16%, and deal values have dropped 21%.
- Top sellers focus on key strategies to achieve sales success, which include maintaining a healthy sales pipeline, effective lead qualification, objection handling skills, and building and nurturing long-term customer relationships.
- Having a robust sales pipeline, targeting the right accounts and personas, and driving sales velocity helps top performers close deals more efficiently.
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