Too many job descriptions are written poorly, lack clarity or rely heavily on jargon and buzzwords, writes Neal Horwitz of executive-search and -coaching firm Henry Hale Maguire. Horwitz points out common errors and offers suggestions for creating polished pitches. Full Story: ERE Media (7/1)
You can count on an age-diverse workforce.An age-diverse team can help your company succeed—now more than ever. In fact, 82% of employers say older workers bring valuable knowledge to the table. Read the blog post to learn more about a multigenerational workforce and how it can move your business forward.
Benefits & Compensation
Pandemic spurs new interest in voluntary benefits Some employees are seeking voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurance, pet insurance, identity theft insurance and legal insurance at higher rates, says Mark Hebert of Willis Towers Watson. Hebert says a "heightened sense of mortality and morbidity" as well as household changes wrought by the coronavirus pandemic are driving employees to seek more reassurances. Full Story: Human Resource Executive (7/1)
Technology
Graph databases offer HR leaders insights at a low cost Graph databases "can be implemented, maintained, and developed much more quickly and cheaply than existing HR software solutions," write Simon Burnett and Cognityx CEO Michael Frelas. Training and development is just one area where graph databases can help. Full Story: TLNT (6/30)
The HR Leader
How HR job seekers stand out from the crowd Skilled HR leaders are in high demand, as companies aim to transform their business, but competition for these positions is tight, writes Adam Oliver, director of Network HR. Oliver offers suggestions for standing out from the crowd, including investing in a "red team" that comprises a C-level network and a well-procured recruiter. Full Story: HRZone (UK) (7/1)
Editor's Note
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