Recruiting, Hiring are HR’s Top Concerns for 2021

Recruiting and hiring is the top concern for HR professionals going into next year, according to Nov. 19 survey results from XpertHR; nearly two-thirds of the 563 responding organizations rated this topic as “somewhat” or “very” challenging. Other top concerns included workforce planning, health and safety at the workplace, and employee leave, which were all rated “somewhat” or “very” challenging by…

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When Evaluating Interns, Aim For a Level Playing Field

Even in a normal year, April is a busy time for recruiters and talent professionals. One of the many items on their lists is preparation for annual summer internship programs. The COVID-19 pandemic threatens such programs in many workplaces, according to Kevin Davis, founder and chairman of First Workings, a Manhattan-based non-profit that connects underrepresented…

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