Cracking the Code to Talent Retention

Developing a plan to retain your best talent is one of the most productive things you can do for your company. It reduces the cost of hiring, eliminates talent gaps and improves morale. And all you have to do is find a way to hang onto the people you have already hired. Hire Better Look …

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Effective Jan 1 2014: Portland Paid Sick Leave Ordinance. What Does It Mean To You?

Starting with the New Year, employers in Portland will be expected to follow new rules regarding sick leave for employees.   The ordinance, passed in March 2013 by the City Council, has been supplemented with regulations drafted by the City Attorney’s Office.  Employers in …

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Should You Fire "That" Employee?

Firing happens. Every hiring and HR manager will eventually face the decision: should this employee be retained, or let go?  But while knowing the decision is inevitable is one thing, acting on it in the best interest of your company is another – especially when the “keep or fire” decision is a close call. Because …

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How to Discover Those "Hidden Candidates"

When you post a job opening or search for a candidate, you’ll often look at “active” job seekers – those who are out there proactively seeking a position to match their skills and experience. While active job seekers are a great addition to your talent pool, an organization misses a chance to maximize its talent …

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