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Talent and HR News Weekly Roundup: Lists
Oct 3, 2019
Feb 12, 2016
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Talent and HR News Weekly Roundup: Lists

This week there were a bunch of "lists" online that related to the HR world, so we thought we would compile and post it up here on our blog. Happy reading! 1) Top 75+ HR Blogs to Follow in 2016 from Proven."Often misunderstood as meddlers or politically correct curmudgeons (see poor Toby from The Of

Talent and HR News Weekly Roundup: Workforce News
Oct 3, 2019
Feb 5, 2016
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Talent and HR News Weekly Roundup: Workforce News

For this week's Talent and HR News Weekly Roundup, we're sharing the latest in workforce news since there have been quite a few recent mentions of the topic in the news. Enjoy and happy Friday!1) Yahoo to lay off 15% of workforce amid $400M cost-cutting from USA Today"Struggling search engine compan

exaqueo Welcomes a New Research Director: Steve Breckler, Ph.D.
Oct 3, 2019
Feb 2, 2016
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exaqueo Welcomes a New Research Director: Steve Breckler, Ph.D.

exaqueo is thrilled to welcome Steve Breckler, Ph.D. to the exaqueo team. Steve will lead our growing research function, building on our groundbreaking research work for clients in employer brand and talent acquisition. He'll develop bespoke research approaches for clients to ensure the employer br

Talent and HR News Weekly Roundup: Interviewing
Oct 3, 2019
Jan 29, 2016
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Talent and HR News Weekly Roundup: Interviewing

A recent Indeed study found that 71% of people in the labor force are actively looking or are open to a new job. Scary for retention, great for companies who are looking to fill jobs. It also means there is likely a whole lot of interviewing going on. So this week's Talent and HR News Weekly Update

The Best HR Resource You Might Be Ignoring: Meet Recruiting Animal
Oct 3, 2019
Jan 22, 2016
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The Best HR Resource You Might Be Ignoring: Meet Recruiting Animal

Part of being a professional in any industry is knowing who you can learn from and sharing that with the world. Today's Tim Sackett Day--where we honor professionals who represent the best of HR. This year? It's Recruiting Animal. Who you ask? Don't ask who he is. Just meet him, listen to him and

The Employer Brand Mistakes You're Making With Employer Review Sites
Oct 3, 2019
Jan 19, 2016
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The Employer Brand Mistakes You're Making With Employer Review Sites

Opinions matter. We seek advice on the best doctors, cars, restaurants and books. If it's sold anywhere, we want opinions from others. It's no surprise that workplace reviews have caught on just as fast. One survey found that half of all job seekers consult reviews on one popular site in their searc

Talent and HR News Weekly Roundup: Words of Wisdom
Oct 3, 2019
Jan 8, 2016
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Talent and HR News Weekly Roundup: Words of Wisdom

Lately in HR and Talent news it seems everyone has some sort of advice to give, whether it's around technology, creating culture, or motivating employees. We've compiled a bunch of these words of wisdom that have been in the news recently for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!1) Six New Year's Resolution

Talent and HR News Weekly Update: Salary and Bonus
Oct 3, 2019
Dec 30, 2015
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Talent and HR News Weekly Update: Salary and Bonus

It's the end of the year! This is the time of year many companies offer pay increases and bonuses, so we thought we would share some of the latest thinking around these topics. Happy New Year to you - we hope 2016 is filled with good fortune and happiness. 1) 5 Bonuses Employees Love No Matter What

Talent and HR News Weekly Roundup: Honoring Employees
Oct 3, 2019
Dec 23, 2015
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Talent and HR News Weekly Roundup: Honoring Employees

The holidays remind people to give - to family, friends, coworkers, bosses, etc. This week's Talent and HR News Weekly Update focuses on the work part and giving to employees. Happy holidays from exaqueo. Enjoy!1) Employees get $1,000 to shop as holiday bonus from CNN Money"It's the holiday bonus th

Talent and HR News Weekly Update: Communication
Oct 3, 2019
Dec 18, 2015
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Talent and HR News Weekly Update: Communication

Everything comes down to communication. You could have the best product or program, and it doesn't matter if no one knows about it or buys into it. So effective communication becomes essential. Here are some articles in line with the communication theme, whether it's interviewing, advice, or email.

A Letter From Our CEO
Oct 3, 2019
Dec 17, 2015
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A Letter From Our CEO

I started exaqueo to fill a niche in the market—help clients building honest, authentic employer brands and powerful talent attraction and retention programs based on how employees and candidates really think, feel and act. Since the end of 2011, we’ve built a bespoke brand catering to clients all o

Talent and HR News Weekly Update: Making Work Better
Oct 3, 2019
Dec 11, 2015
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Talent and HR News Weekly Update: Making Work Better

The majority of us have to work. Unfortunately no job or company is perfect. You have to take the good with the bad. And, there are always opportunities to improve. Even the slightest improvement can make a big impact on employees. Below are some ideas for making work better - whether it's through c

Build a Real Employer Brand, Charlie Brown Style
Oct 3, 2019
Dec 7, 2015
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Build a Real Employer Brand, Charlie Brown Style

Your mind might be on buying holiday gifts, but your to do list for 2016 says "build a better employer brand." With unemployment in the U.S. staying steady at 5%, the issue isn't just finding talent, it's finding talent that fits with your culture and organization.It's hard to imagine that the alway

Talent and HR News Weekly Roundup: The Future
Oct 3, 2019
Dec 4, 2015
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Talent and HR News Weekly Roundup: The Future

There was a time when letters were the only way to communicate, then phones came into the picture, then email. At each of those stages, we never imagined how different work, or life for that matter, could be. So what can we look forward to in terms of the way we work, recruit, and operate in HR? Her

Talent and HR News Weekly Update: Showing Gratitude & Appreciation
Oct 3, 2019
Nov 27, 2015
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Talent and HR News Weekly Update: Showing Gratitude & Appreciation

In honor of one of the US's biggest holidays - Thanksgiving - this week we're featuring pieces about showing gratitude and appreciation to your employees and at work. And don't forget to be thankful for your own employer too! Happy Thanksgiving and happy weekend!1) 5 Unique Ways to Show Thanks to Yo

Take a Moment to Be Thankful for Your Job
Oct 3, 2019
Nov 25, 2015
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Take a Moment to Be Thankful for Your Job

We’ve all had moments where we focus on the negative aspects of our jobs. I remember complaining to my dad about some of the menial tasks that I had to do in my first job out of college. “It just wasn’t rewarding work,” I told him. How millennial of me. He told me that more than likely a job is abou

Talent and HR News Weekly Update: Tips & Tricks
Oct 3, 2019
Nov 20, 2015
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Talent and HR News Weekly Update: Tips & Tricks

This week we have a bunch of tips and tricks for you to consider when it comes to employees, recruiting, leadership, etc. Enjoy and have a great weekend!1) 14 Highly Effective Ways to Motivate Employees from Inc."Your employees may not be as motivated as you are. Here are 14 tips from entrepreneurs

Talent and HR News Weekly Update: Veterans
Oct 3, 2019
Nov 13, 2015
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Talent and HR News Weekly Update: Veterans

In honor of Veteran's Day in the US, we're focusing this week's Talent and HR News Weekly Update on veterans and jobs. Here are some recent articles about the two topics as they relate to each other. And don't miss Susan's post on our own blog this week about veterans. Happy weekend!1) Obama’s Veter

Don't Thank a Vet, Do Something Instead
Oct 3, 2019
Nov 11, 2015
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Don't Thank a Vet, Do Something Instead

Every year when Veterans Day rolls around, we love to get a piece of the action. We dutifully thank our veterans, offer them discounts on products and services and create wistful, tear-inducing commercials talking about our commitment. Social media is not exception. From hashtags to heartfelt posts,

Talent and HR News Weekly Roundup: Vacation
Oct 3, 2019
Nov 6, 2015
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Talent and HR News Weekly Roundup: Vacation

It's now November, which means stores have started putting out their holiday stuff (if they haven't already!). It's also about the time that people start thinking about their holiday vacation time, so we thought we would share some of the latest thinking around vacation, and it's not just about the

Talent and HR News Weekly Roundup: What's Been Happening This Week?
Oct 3, 2019
Oct 30, 2015
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Talent and HR News Weekly Roundup: What's Been Happening This Week?

This week we're focusing our weekly roundup on what's been in the news lately around jobs and the workforce. There are a lot of interesting reads to kick off your weekend. Oh, and Happy Halloween!1) Here’s What Companies Are Saying About Wage Growth in Their Earnings Calls from Bloomberg"Some signs

Why Is Change So Scary?
Oct 3, 2019
Oct 29, 2015
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Why Is Change So Scary?

In a few days we’ll be celebrating Halloween here in the states. The role Halloween plays at different points in life is kind of funny. You love dressing up as a kid and getting as much candy as you can. Then you reach an age where it’s just not cool anymore to dress up and go around your neighborho

Talent and HR News Weekly Roundup: Compensation & Benefits
Oct 3, 2019
Oct 23, 2015
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Talent and HR News Weekly Roundup: Compensation & Benefits

Compensation and wages have been in the news lately, with wage growth in the US picking up as of late. Below are some interesting articles focused on this area of HR - and it's not just salary we're talking about here. Enjoy!1) Forget Raises. Employers Lean on Health Benefits to Retain Workers from

Talent and HR News Weekly Update: Radical Ideas in Talent and HR
Nov 19, 2019
Oct 16, 2015
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Susan LaMotte

Talent and HR News Weekly Update: Radical Ideas in Talent and HR

This week's HR news was all over the place but what stood out were the radical ideas--the "something to consider" as you're thinking about strategy and execution.1) Radical Idea at the Office: A 40-Hour Workweek from The Wall Street Journal"At exactly 6 p.m. on any given weekday, the exodus begins a