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Auditing recruitment algorithms
- 01 Jan 2023
- Sebastian Klovig Skelton
- Computer Weekly
The article focuses on the process of auditing artificial intelligence tools for bias which is being done under the partnership of Parity AI, an independent algorithmic auditing firm and Beamery, talent acquisition and management platform. It is discussed that auditing is important for future regulatory compliances and also for reducing artificial intelligence induced harms to businesses dependent on it.
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Rethink your employee benefits
- 01 Jan 2023
- Amy C.Edmondson, Mark Mortensen
- Harvard Business Review
To retain talent, offer your staff more than just flexibility, say the authors. While material aspects of jobs such as pay and flexibility are immediately appreciated, they're easy for competitors to imitate and their impact on employee retention is the least enduring. Instead the authors recommend designing an employee value proposition composed of four interrelated factors: material offerings; opportunities to develop and grow; connection and community; meaning and purpose.
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BDO aims to increase diversity and inclusion
- 21 Dec 2022
- Michael Cohn
- Accounting Today
An interview with Bernadette Pieters, who was appointed as BDO USA's first diversity, equity and inclusion officer in 2022. She discusses the progress made at the firm towards improving its workplace diversity. 'Intentional mentoring' to help retain staff from diverse backgrounds is one of her focuses, as well as revisiting job postings to describe opportunities in a clear and concise way.
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Emphasizing DE&I in employee retention
- 01 Dec 2022
- Rinku Bhattacharya, Jain Shreyanse
- Strategic Finance
While it's important for companies to recruit a diverse workforce, they must also ensure that they retain that talent to realize the full benefits. Companies should work on creating a sense of belonging and also continuously evaluate their diversity programs.
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The value of connectors
- 01 Dec 2022
- Romana L. Autrey, Tim Bauer, Kevin E.Jackson, Elena Klevsky, Margaret Shackell
- Strategic Finance
Team members who act as 'connectors' can help reduce employee turnover, according to a new research study. The authors take a look at the traits and skills of connectors - including being personable, the desire to relate to others and the ability to influence others - and the implications for teamwork in the finance function.
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Don't underestimate the power of allowing employees to unplug
- 01 Jun 2022
- Penny Crosman
- American Banker
Many companies on American Banker magazine's 'Best Places to Work in Fintech' list offer sabbaticals or generous vacation time, which helps attract young talent and lets long-term employees re-energize. The article showcases the sabbaticals offered at Ascent Funding, Wise and Alkami as examples, and looks at the advantages and challenges for companies offering these benefits.
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Inc. Best Workplaces 2022
- 01 May 2022
- Melissa Angell, Lindsay Blakely, Anna Meyer, Steven I.Weiss
- Inc
Business magazine Inc.'s list of the best US companies to work for in 2022. Some of the most popular companies focus on employee wellness - particularly mental health. Unlimited paid time off is also a fast-growing employee benefit. The article features a handful of companies from the list, looking at how they reward their employees.
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What's in the water at PepsiCo?
- 01 Jan 2022
- Phil Wahba
- Fortune
The fizzy drinks manufacturer has also produced 16 current Fortune 500 CEOs. Phil Wahba has researched PepsiCo's highly developed talent management system that identifies and intensively develops high performers within the company - known as "hi-pos". The top 20% of PepsiCo's performers are systematically lavished with training programs, stretch projects, mentorship and opportunities to try new things.
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Creating ambassadors from departing workers
- 01 Mar 2021
- Alsion M Dachner, Erin E Makarius
- Harvard Business Review
Article discussed best practices for 'offboarding' departing employees, an increasingly important part of talent management. this can enable the ex-employee to be an ambassador for their formal employees and maybe even return to the organisation at some point.
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The 5 talent management shifts firms need post-COVID
- 10 Aug 2020
- Evan Ishida, Jack Ricchiuto, Jen Margolis
- Accounting Today
Article discusses how accounting firms will need to work differently to retain the best and brightest in the post-pandemic future.
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New employee retention tool has four legs and goes woof
- 01 Feb 2020
- Thomas Woods
- Employee Benefit News
Article looks at the pet friendly policies introduced by some banks and fintechs and why they work.
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Pushing diversity to the top of the agenda
- 21 Mar 2019
- Tom Parry
- Travel Trade Gazette UK and Ireland
Thoughts on how the travel industry can do more to attract diverse talent and challenge outdated attitudes to the LGBT community. LGBT training is now provided as standard practice for all new Thomas Cook agency staff.
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Retention plan: Carriers get creative to keep employees happy
- 01 Feb 2019
- Kate Smith
- Bests Review
Article reporting on the efforts made by insurance companies to retain employees. It mentions the use of basic fringe benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans, flexibility in work time and space, and career development services.
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We have take off
- 01 Jan 2019
- Alison Walker
- Training Journal
The government's apprenticeship reforms have prompted many sectors to rethink how they recruit and retain talent across all levels of their business. Alison Walker looks at how the airline industry has responded, and what other sectors can learn from its success.
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The key to unlocking hidden talent
- 06 Dec 2018
- Amanda Visser
- Finweek
Looking at financial and talent management within organisations, this article examines tools that firms can use to identify potential and how they can offer opportunities to employees to make use of these hidden abilities.
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Benefits of investment in training outweigh the costs
- 01 Nov 2018
- Kelli Cruz
- Financial Planning
The article discusses the benefits from investing in training and development of employees as an effective employee retention strategy. It identifies the negative side effects of high employee turnover, suggests the establishment of a culture of learning wherein employees are encouraged to identify deficiencies in their jobs and choose the training they need, and recommends the development of mentorship programs.
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Digital transformation for today's CPA firms
- 01 Oct 2018
- David Sharp
- Accounting Today
The article discusses digital transformation for accounting firms in the U.S. as of October 2018. The accounting sector reportedly face cultural and practical barriers to digital adoption as it is led by an older workforce and is struggling to attract younger talents. Also discussed are the investments needed for digital transformation and its benefits
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Respect in the workplace
- 01 Jul 2018
- Kristie Rogers
- Harvard Business Review
Leaders have an incomplete understanding of workplace respect, which hampers their efforts at talent management and employee retention. To better understand employee attitudes, the author spent 15 months studying a unique work program for female prison inmates—a context that sharply highlights the differences between a respectful environment and a disrespectful one.
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Unconscious bias: what's age got to do with it?
- 01 Jul 2018
- Jann E Freed
- Training
The article reports on unconscious biases towards older employees in the workplace. Unconscious biases are deeply held attitudes that could include race, gender, appearance, social class, etc., and can influence and undermine recruiting efforts, talent development, and promotability. It is said that depending on one's pre-existing attitudes about age, it is possible to have an unconscious bias about age.
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Psychometric testing no longer meets business needs
- 01 Mar 2018
- Katie Jacobs
- People Management
Discussion of the tendency of human resources (HR) leaders' to rely on psychometric tests to recruit and support talent development. Topics covered include the commercialisation and expansion of psychometric tests, reasons why psychometric tests should be used only for informing decision-making and not to make decisions, and the matching of psychometrics to job roles.
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Pay, perks, culture create recruiting success: With talent in a power position, accounting firms of all sizes are learning new ways to find and attract staff
- 01 Mar 2018
- Sean McCabe
- Accounting Today
The article offers suggestions from recruiting experts on how companies can find new ways to attract talent in accounting. Mike Bevolo, senior recruiter at Top 100 Firm UHY, notes that brand awareness is a critical factor when people look for accounting jobs. He says that the public image of a company, brand enhancement, and the ability to equate a company to a specific culture are major factors responsible for attracting additional talent going forward.
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Agility in HR
- 01 Mar 2018
- Peter Cappelli, Anna Tavis
- Harvard Business Review
Human resources departments are adapting to the changing business environment and employment culture. This article looks at the biggest changes affecting talent management, employee training and performance appraisals.
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Employee value proposition
- 01 Dec 2017
- Siddharth Reddy
- Human Capital
An EVP is the complete offering a company makes to its employees in return for their best efforts. It assures employees of stability, transparency and engagement at every stage. A well thought-out EVP is one of the most effective strategies for attracting and retaining the right talent.
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How a Yorkshire law firm's focus on agile working has attracted top talent and clients
- 01 Dec 2017
- People Management
- People Management
The article focuses on the legal firm of Tapestry Compliance in Yorkshire, England, noted for its flexible and agile working schedule for its lawyers. The firm offers a better work and life balance for its lawyers, atypical for the profession. It refuses to use terms such as part-time or full-time, focusing instead on what can be accomplished for clients within an employee's schedule. It reports that when the company was screening top applicants, the majority of its leadership became women. Flexible working time suits the legal firm's international clients
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A sales team that won't quit
- 01 Jul 2017
- Harvard Business Review
Why is staff turnover higher in sales teams? New research into a Fortune 500 company has produced a model to predict who is most likely to quit. This enables team leaders to address problems before they become critical. In addition to retaining talent, reducing turnover can help firms make a substantial saving on training and recruitment costs.
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Brown Smith Wallace: Investing in the whole employee
- 01 May 2017
- Journal of Accountancy
This article focuses on Brown Smith Wallace LLC, a accountancy top 100 firm that employs 292 people. It is noted that the company offers flexible working as employees know that their chances at advancement will not be hurt by taking time off or working nonstandard arrangements. It is stated that through a robust continuing education program called Brown Smith Wallace University, the firm invests in its employees' development.
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Once you find them, then you have to keep them
- 01 Apr 2017
- Sean McCabe
- Accounting Today
The article discusses the challenges in keeping Millennials or young accounting professionals in a company. Topics include young professionals' reasons for leaving their job, their belief that they can always find what they need outside more traditional companies, and their preference for more flexibility and more connection to firm leaders..
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The Talent Delusion
- 01 Mar 2017
- Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
- Management Today
The article explores the best methods in attracting, motivating and retaining top employees. Noted are the critical questions to determine whether individuals possess talent, including vital part of a competitor's workforce, motivation, and performance. Also mentioned is the conversations about talent that often end up shifting from productivity and career success to personal wellbeing and happiness..
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Hold on to the best
- 01 Feb 2017
- T. Murilidharan
- Human Capital
The article focuses on the retention strategies that every human resource (HR) team along with the chief executive officer (CEO) of the company should follow in order to retain the employees that are beneficial for the company. Particular focus is given to the things to be considered while implying the strategies, which includes evaluating the performance of the employees, techniques to retain the employee, and the cost of retaining the employee..
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The parenting factor
- 01 Feb 2017
- Nicki Seignot
- Training Journal
The article examines how companies can use mentoring to improve the talent among its employees and those it wishes to recruit or retain. Particular attention is given to the challenges associated with employee returning from parental leave and the transition process for these employees. To ensure talent is productive, it suggests mentoring that addresses the specific needs of employees..
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