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HR’s ’24/’25 Connect Newsletter

In this issue of Connect, we explore Team Recognition and New Hire retention, as well as, an onboarding app, eddy, to boost the process. In addition, references to Troy’s APAC, Jay & Mary’s Bookstore, the Smokies and Blake Shelton’s Ole Red Honky-Tonk.

New Hire Onboarding 101

Bringing a new employee into your ranks can be a frustrating endeavor which is why you start with New Hire Onboarding 101. Being that it takes a new hire 6-8 months to reach full productivity, Glassdoor found that companies with strong onboarding programs can improve new hire retention by 82% and productivity by over 70%.…

Team Recognition: Boost Engagement & Job Satisfaction

Having a solid Team Recognition strategy will speak volumes to this connected generation; boosting engagement and job satisfaction. Giving accolades, for a job well done, builds personal esteem and can enhance the company culture. According to Achievers.com, lack of recognition is the #1 reason for employees’ switching jobs. In fact, 69% of those surveyed said,…

No Call No Show

Today’s No Call – No Show segment of the workforce show little interest in the “Team” mentality, a mindset important to success. Absence management company, TeamSense quoted that in 2022, there were over 2 million Google searches for “excuses to miss work.” Driving home the importance of a good work ethic, especially with new hires,…

Social Media In The Workplace

It is important for employers to realize that social media in the workplace is here to stay and not necessarily a counter-productive activity to their bottom line. With social media changing the way most people communicate, setting guidelines during work hours is essential. Employers should institute clear social media policy for their workforce, which spells…

Random Drug Screening Policy

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The Interview Follow Up

Even as COVID restrictions end, companies continue to interview candidates remotely, emphasizing the importance of a follow up email. Not being able to have a face-to-face interview can dramatically reduce your chances of a career change. Not everyone is articulate and not being able to dress-for-success when heading to an interview, just reduces your odds…

Professional Job-Search Advocates

At HR Associates, we consider our recruiters as professional, Job-Search Advocates for candidates who apply. Any good staffing firm’s first priority is to market the job seekers who apply. Applicants quickly understand their value to our success, a daily goal of placing candidates on an assignment. Best practices in staffing require a company to conduct…

Stress @ Work

Stress @ work: by the numbers… A few other remedies to consider, Be sure to give yourself time to eat breakfast which will help to get your mind set for the day. Avoid conflict with co-workers, life is short and it is just not worth the effort and associated headaches.…

Self Diagnostic: Improving Your Job-Hunting Experience

Occasionally, an opportunity presents itself to take a good hard look at your corporate self through the eyes of the job-hunter. A online Harris Poll in 2019, for the American Staffing Association, surveyed 2,022 U.S. adults to discover reasons why they may decline a job offer. As the list will reveal, most of the responses…