The survey found that 20% of organizations hired 2015 college graduates to begin working after graduation and 15% hired before graduation. Two-thirds of positions were full-time. Compensation was about the same as 2014 for most graduates. Over two-thirds of organizations planned to hire graduates in the future. The most common reasons for not hiring were no openings and being too early. Collaborating with colleges and referrals were the most effective recruitment methods.
SHRM’s 2014 Strategic Benefits Survey: Leveraging Benefits to Recruit Employeesshrm
SHRM’s 2014 Strategic Benefits Survey collected data on how organizations leverage benefits to recruit employees, including employees at all levels of the organization and highly skilled employees.
This research found that more than one-quarter (29%) of respondents indicated their organization leveraged their benefits program to recruit employees at all levels of the organization in the past 12 months; about one-third (32%) reported their organization leveraged their benefits program to recruit highly skilled employees.
Health care was the benefit most frequently cited as being leveraged to recruit employees at all levels of the organization (85%) and highly skilled employees (77%); retirement savings and planning were also frequently cited as being leveraged to recruit employees at all levels of the organization (72%) and highly skilled employees (57%).
Shrm survey findings using competencies to achieve business unit success finalshrm
SHRM surveyed executives of business units other than HR (e.g., CEO, CFO, Vice President) to learn more about their views of what it takes for leaders to be successful across HR departments and different functional areas such as finance and accounting, sales and marketing, and IT. Specifically, this report focuses on the competencies needed now and in the future, including Business Acumen, Communication, Consultation, Critical Evaluation, Ethical Practice, Global and Cultural Effectiveness, Human Resource Expertise, Leadership and Navigation, and Relationship Management. The report also looks at which competencies are lacking in the labor pools of candidates for HR and other business units, and how to address those competency gaps.
On June 30, 2015, the Department of Labor (DOL) released proposed changes to the overtime regulations. This survey was designed before DOL proposed these changes to the overtime regulations and represents the HR profession’s general perspective on FLSA overtime exemptions.
SHRM’s 2014 Strategic Benefits Survey collected comprehensive information on wellness initiatives, including use, return on investment and cost savings, as well as the use of incentives and rewards.
This research found that about three-quarters (76%) of respondents indicated their organization offered some type of a wellness program, resource or service to employees. Among these respondents, about one-half reported that employee participation increased last year compared with the year before; the same was true in 2013 and 2012 (56% and 54%, respectively), indicating a pattern of increased use of wellness initiatives over time. More than two-thirds of respondents from organizations that offered wellness initiatives indicated these initiatives were “somewhat effective” or “very effective” in reducing the costs of health care in 2014 (72%), 2013 (71%) and 2012 (68%).
SHRM/Ascendo Resources: The Importance of Social Media for Recruiters and Job...shrm
This research, conducted in collaboration with Ascendo Resources, looks at the importance of having a social media presence for job seekers, as well as social media strategies HR professionals use for recruitment. Overall, 87% of HR professionals said it was either very or somewhat important for job seekers to have a social media presence on LinkedIn, and 83% agreed it was important to be on a relevant professional or association social networking site. In the past year, nearly two-thirds of organizations (65%) had hired new employees who were sourced through social media sites.
Strategic Benefits--Leveraging Benefits to Retain Employeesshrm
SHRM’s 2014 Strategic Benefits Survey collected data on how organizations leverage benefits to retain employees, including employees at all levels of the organization, highly skilled employees and high-performing employees.
This research found that about one-quarter (24%-26%) of respondents indicated their organization leveraged their benefits program to retain employees at all levels of the organization, highly skilled employees and high-performing employees in the past 12 months.
Health care was the benefit most frequently cited as being leveraged to retain employees at all levels of the organization (74%), high-performing employees (60%) and highly skilled employees (70%). Retirement savings and planning were also frequently cited as being leveraged to retain employees at all levels of the organization (62%) and high-performing employees (54%), whereas more respondents indicated their organization leveraged leave benefits and flexible working benefits (both 53%) to retain highly skilled employees.
This research sought to determine what types of policies organizations are implementing in regard to political activities in the workplace, particularly as they relate to the 2016 presidential election. The survey also looked at whether organizations encouraged their employees to vote in political elections and whether employees were given time off to vote.
The entry level HR jobs guide is a tool for new and aspiring HR professionals to learn more about what to expect in their first HR position. The content covers places to find jobs, job descriptions, salary range, tips from the pros, and other career resources.
SHRM’s 2014 Strategic Benefits Survey: Leveraging Benefits to Recruit Employeesshrm
SHRM’s 2014 Strategic Benefits Survey collected data on how organizations leverage benefits to recruit employees, including employees at all levels of the organization and highly skilled employees.
This research found that more than one-quarter (29%) of respondents indicated their organization leveraged their benefits program to recruit employees at all levels of the organization in the past 12 months; about one-third (32%) reported their organization leveraged their benefits program to recruit highly skilled employees.
Health care was the benefit most frequently cited as being leveraged to recruit employees at all levels of the organization (85%) and highly skilled employees (77%); retirement savings and planning were also frequently cited as being leveraged to recruit employees at all levels of the organization (72%) and highly skilled employees (57%).
Shrm survey findings using competencies to achieve business unit success finalshrm
SHRM surveyed executives of business units other than HR (e.g., CEO, CFO, Vice President) to learn more about their views of what it takes for leaders to be successful across HR departments and different functional areas such as finance and accounting, sales and marketing, and IT. Specifically, this report focuses on the competencies needed now and in the future, including Business Acumen, Communication, Consultation, Critical Evaluation, Ethical Practice, Global and Cultural Effectiveness, Human Resource Expertise, Leadership and Navigation, and Relationship Management. The report also looks at which competencies are lacking in the labor pools of candidates for HR and other business units, and how to address those competency gaps.
On June 30, 2015, the Department of Labor (DOL) released proposed changes to the overtime regulations. This survey was designed before DOL proposed these changes to the overtime regulations and represents the HR profession’s general perspective on FLSA overtime exemptions.
SHRM’s 2014 Strategic Benefits Survey collected comprehensive information on wellness initiatives, including use, return on investment and cost savings, as well as the use of incentives and rewards.
This research found that about three-quarters (76%) of respondents indicated their organization offered some type of a wellness program, resource or service to employees. Among these respondents, about one-half reported that employee participation increased last year compared with the year before; the same was true in 2013 and 2012 (56% and 54%, respectively), indicating a pattern of increased use of wellness initiatives over time. More than two-thirds of respondents from organizations that offered wellness initiatives indicated these initiatives were “somewhat effective” or “very effective” in reducing the costs of health care in 2014 (72%), 2013 (71%) and 2012 (68%).
SHRM/Ascendo Resources: The Importance of Social Media for Recruiters and Job...shrm
This research, conducted in collaboration with Ascendo Resources, looks at the importance of having a social media presence for job seekers, as well as social media strategies HR professionals use for recruitment. Overall, 87% of HR professionals said it was either very or somewhat important for job seekers to have a social media presence on LinkedIn, and 83% agreed it was important to be on a relevant professional or association social networking site. In the past year, nearly two-thirds of organizations (65%) had hired new employees who were sourced through social media sites.
Strategic Benefits--Leveraging Benefits to Retain Employeesshrm
SHRM’s 2014 Strategic Benefits Survey collected data on how organizations leverage benefits to retain employees, including employees at all levels of the organization, highly skilled employees and high-performing employees.
This research found that about one-quarter (24%-26%) of respondents indicated their organization leveraged their benefits program to retain employees at all levels of the organization, highly skilled employees and high-performing employees in the past 12 months.
Health care was the benefit most frequently cited as being leveraged to retain employees at all levels of the organization (74%), high-performing employees (60%) and highly skilled employees (70%). Retirement savings and planning were also frequently cited as being leveraged to retain employees at all levels of the organization (62%) and high-performing employees (54%), whereas more respondents indicated their organization leveraged leave benefits and flexible working benefits (both 53%) to retain highly skilled employees.
This research sought to determine what types of policies organizations are implementing in regard to political activities in the workplace, particularly as they relate to the 2016 presidential election. The survey also looked at whether organizations encouraged their employees to vote in political elections and whether employees were given time off to vote.
The entry level HR jobs guide is a tool for new and aspiring HR professionals to learn more about what to expect in their first HR position. The content covers places to find jobs, job descriptions, salary range, tips from the pros, and other career resources.
A majority of employers (94-97%) plan to observe New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas in 2015. Because Independence Day falls on a Saturday, 60% of organizations will be closed on Friday, July 3, the day before Independence Day. Few organizations plan to close their doors on religious holidays other than Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
SHRM Survey Findings: 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits--Exec...shrm
This is the last part of the five-part series conducted in collaboration with MassMutual. Nearly one-third (31%) of organizations offer a special class of benefits to their executives. Among those organizations, 31% provide executives Group Universal Life (GUL) or Group Variable Universal Life (GVUL) as a carve-out benefit from their group term plan.
SHRM’s 2014 Strategic Benefits Survey collected data on how organizations communicate their benefits programs to their employees.
This research found that less than one-tenth (9%) of HR professionals thought their organization’s employees were “very knowledgeable” about the employer-sponsored benefits available to them; about three-quarters (73%) indicated their employees were “somewhat knowledgeable.” When asked how effective their organization’s employee benefits communications efforts are, just over one-fifth (22%) indicated they “strongly agree” that their organization’s benefits communication was very effective in informing employees about their benefits; the majority (58%) indicated they “somewhat agree.” However, more than three-fifths (63%) of respondents indicated their organization had made changes to their organization’s benefits communication materials in the last 12 months.
SHRM Survey Findings: 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits--Carr...shrm
This is part four of the five-part series conducted in collaboration with MassMutual. Three-fifths of organizations report their long-term disability program is an “extremely important” or “very important” element of their benefits offerings, from the employer’s perspective. Three-quarters of organizations report evaluating their long-term disability program on an annual basis.
SHRM Survey Findings: 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits--Base...shrm
This is part one of the five-part series conducted in collaboration with MassMutual. The majority (84%) of organizations provide group long-term disability insurance plans to their employees, but will the maximum benefit amount be enough for all employees to support themselves and their families?
This study looks at the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on organizations. Three-quarters of organizations (77%) had increased costs for health care benefits from 2014 to 2015.
Corporate Staffing Services Kenya 2015 Q1 Talent on employment trends in Kenya. We touch on who is recruiting, top universities in Kenya and top challenges employers faced in the last 12 months.
To truly influence business decisions, you
need to understand where the industry is
going. This 5th annual report uncovers
worldwide recruiting trends that will move
your organization forward, and help position
you as a strategic business partner.
Truly influence business decisions with emerging recruiting trends worldwide.
Learn top recruiting priorities, upcoming challenges and opportunities ahead in LinkedIn’s annual report.
To truly influence business decisions, you need to understand where the industry is going. This 5th annual report uncovers worldwide recruiting trends that will move your organization forward, and help position you as a strategic business partner.
What’s more interesting is a renewed emphasis on relationships, which is a critical factor in talent acquisition. Learn how this theme ties into the top priorities, upcoming challenges and opportunities ahead in 2016 and beyond.
Global recruiting trends 2016 by LinkedIn Pierre Bernard
To truly influence business decisions, you need to understand where the industry is going. This 5th annual report uncovers worldwide recruiting trends that will move your organization forward, and help position you as a strategic business partner.
What’s more interesting is a renewed emphasis on relationships, which is a critical factor in talent acquisition. Learn how this theme ties into the top priorities, upcoming challenges and opportunities ahead in 2016 and beyond.
This Brochure will explain in detail how International Accreditation Organization can hep you achieve your career. It also explains how career services becomes the reason for students success..
These are the summary results of a survey of over 40 college of business Deans. In it we explore what curricula and services they are offering to support student career development
Conducted by the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship this CSR research study, explores how companies are investing in corporate citizenship, corporate giving and employee volunteering and how these community involvement efforts connect to overall business.
SHRM Survey Findings: Using Social Media for Talent Acquisition—Recruitment a...shrm
SHRM surveyed HR professionals with the job function of employment or recruitment to learn more about organizations’ use of social media for talent acquisition. Specifically, this report focuses on recruitment and screening of job candidates. It also looks at trends over time, comparing the results to data from 2011 and 2013 when possible.
SHRM'S 2010 Healthy Food and Drinks in the Workplace poll surveyed HR professionals about healthy offerings in their organizations. Forty percent of organizations have formal or informal practices and/or policies in place that promote healthy food and drinks in the workplace. Nearly all employees have responded favorably to these organizations’ efforts to promote healthy food and drinks for work-related functions where food is served, in on-site vending machines, in the company cafeteria, etc.
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®), the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management, has collaborated with Globoforce® on a series of surveys about employee recognition. Our goal is to elicit trends among HR leaders and practitioners about what challenges they face and what strategies help them conquer those challenges. In the 2015 survey, 80% of organizations indicated they have an employee recognition program, and more than one-half (58%) have a program that is tied to their organization’s values. Overall, respondents said employee recognition programs had a positive impact on employee engagement, happiness and workplace relationships, but the impact was perceived to be greater for those with values-based programs.
Preparing for an Aging Workforce: A Gap Analysisshrm
The report and accompanying slide presentation are based on a comparison between two main sources of information on the aging workforce: a) the SHRM Foundation’s Effective Practice Guidelines (EPG) on the Aging Workforce and b) findings from the SHRM Aging Workforce Survey. The purpose of this comparison is to find gaps between the effective, evidence-based practices in employing, recruiting and retaining an aging workforce identified in the EPGs and the current practices related to the aging workforce used by organizations as reported through the survey findings.
SHRM’s 2014 Strategic Benefits Survey: Flexible Work Arrangementsshrm
SHRM’s 2014 Strategic Benefits Survey collected information on the use of FWAs, employee participation in FWA programs and whether organizations monitor employee use.
This research found that about one-half (52%) of respondents indicated their organization provided employees with the option to use FWAs; one-third of these organizations indicated the majority of employees were allowed to use the FWAs offered.
SHRM’s 2014 Strategic Benefits Survey collected data on how organizations communicate their benefits programs to their employees.
This research found that less than one-tenth (9%) of HR professionals thought their organization’s employees were “very knowledgeable” about the employer-sponsored benefits available to them; about three-quarters (73%) indicated their employees were “somewhat knowledgeable.” When asked how effective their organization’s employee benefits communications efforts are, just over one-fifth (22%) indicated they “strongly agree” that their organization’s benefits communication was very effective in informing employees about their benefits; the majority (58%) indicated they “somewhat agree.” However, more than three-fifths (63%) of respondents indicated their organization had made changes to their organization’s benefits communication materials in the last 12 months.
Strategic Benefits--Leveraging Benefits to Recruit Employeesshrm
SHRM’s 2014 Strategic Benefits Survey collected data on how organizations leverage benefits to recruit employees, including employees at all levels of the organization and highly skilled employees.
This research found that more than one-quarter (29%) of respondents indicated their organization leveraged their benefits program to recruit employees at all levels of the organization in the past 12 months; about one-third (32%) reported their organization leveraged their benefits program to recruit highly skilled employees.
Health care was the benefit most frequently cited as being leveraged to recruit employees at all levels of the organization (85%) and highly skilled employees (77%); retirement savings and planning were also frequently cited as being leveraged to recruit employees at all levels of the organization (72%) and highly skilled employees (57%).
Strategic Benefits--Leveraging Benefits to Retain Employeesshrm
SHRM’s 2014 Strategic Benefits Survey collected data on how organizations leverage benefits to retain employees, including employees at all levels of the organization, highly skilled employees and high-performing employees.
This research found that about one-quarter (24%-26%) of respondents indicated their organization leveraged their benefits program to retain employees at all levels of the organization, highly skilled employees and high-performing employees in the past 12 months.
Health care was the benefit most frequently cited as being leveraged to retain employees at all levels of the organization (74%), high-performing employees (60%) and highly skilled employees (70%). Retirement savings and planning were also frequently cited as being leveraged to retain employees at all levels of the organization (62%) and high-performing employees (54%), whereas more respondents indicated their organization leveraged leave benefits and flexible working benefits (both 53%) to retain highly skilled employees.
SHRM’s 2014 Strategic Benefits Survey collected data on how organizations communicate their benefits programs to their employees.
This research found that less than one-tenth (9%) of HR professionals thought their organization’s employees were “very knowledgeable” about the employer-sponsored benefits available to them; about three-quarters (73%) indicated their employees were “somewhat knowledgeable.” When asked how effective their organization’s employee benefits communications efforts are, just over one-fifth (22%) indicated they “strongly agree” that their organization’s benefits communication was very effective in informing employees about their benefits; the majority (58%) indicated they “somewhat agree.” However, more than three-fifths (63%) of respondents indicated their organization had made changes to their organization’s benefits communication materials in the last 12 months.