
Posted Friday, February 2nd, 2018 by Debbie Lamb, Sterling Talent Solutions
In talent management, the challenges of retention and its impact on ROI are as old as the very act of hiring. It’s estimated that 31% percent of new hires leave their new job within six months. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, three million people have left their job voluntarily every month since June…
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Posted Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 by Debbie Lamb, Sterling Talent Solutions
With today’s technology, the workforce is becoming increasingly remote, but in a good way! New technologies and changing family demographics are fueling the growth in the remote workforce. A 2017 report from Global Workplace Analytics and Flex Jobs found that 3.9 million U.S. employees, or 2.9 percent of the total U.S. workforce, work from home…
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Posted Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 by Debbie Lamb, Sterling Talent Solutions
In the interview process, we expect the candidate has spent at least a little bit of time researching the company and the position they are interviewing for. An interview can go downhill quickly if the applicant does not have at least a high-level understanding of what your company does and what the job responsibilities are….
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Posted Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 by Debbie Lamb, Sterling Talent Solutions
New employees are a business’s biggest investment and they must be treated as such. First-day gifts and get-to-know-you games will drive measurable business outcomes and make a new employee feel more welcome to their new teams. Employees who go through an effective onboarding program become more productive quicker and put out more valuable work. Organizations…
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Posted Monday, October 30th, 2017 by Debbie Lamb, Sterling Talent Solutions
Having a good new hire onboarding experience in place can make a big impact on employee morale and retention. Most recruits will decide within the first six months if they want to stay with a company. If they are happy in their jobs, the first six months can be their most productive. More and more companies…
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Posted Tuesday, October 17th, 2017 by Debbie Lamb, Sterling Talent Solutions
Onboarding is the final stage in the hiring process. This stage includes sending the offer letter, providing employment background screening, onboarding paperwork and first day activities. But, onboarding a new employee shouldn’t end when the paperwork is completed. It should be a part of a strategic plan to help the new employee excel in their new…
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