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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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

Employer brand set? Check. Social recruiting program? Check. New ATS? Check. CRM to measure it all? Check check check. Your talent acquisition program must be running so smoothly, it's like it's on autopilot. You took off and you're flying along nicely at 10,000 feet. Then you go to land and it's li

In honor of yesterday's post about culture, this week's Talent and HR News Weekly Roundup focuses on company culture and some the latest news around this ever so popular topic. Enjoy!1) 3 Ways to Create the Company Culture You Want from Entrepreneur"Successful businesses have learned to look beyond

outh Korea has been in the news a lot lately for many different reasons: the MERS outbreak, its high standards for beauty, a South Korean NYU student’s release from North Korea… When I googled “South Korea,” its official page appeared first in my search (which is not the case for the US or some othe

This week we thought we would share some general HR commentary and insights on a bunch of different topics. Hopefully there's something here that's of interest to you!1) Epic Guide to Managing Millennials in the Workplace from When I Work"Baby Boomers are the largest generation of active workers. Th

It's hard to ask for help. In fact, part of what makes exaqueo different is our ability to get it done for our clients in a way a big firm just isn't set up to do. We turn on a dime, move quickly and have a scrappy, stubborn "we'll find a way to make it happen" attitude. I love that about us.That sa

This week's Talent and HR News Weekly Roundup features generation trends. Of course millennials are covered, and there are also a few articles about the aging workforce as well as those youngins (generation Z) who have yet to enter the workforce. 1) Preparing for the “silver tsunami” from Smartblog