New hires frustrated by inaccurate job ads | Study: Employees prefer working for sustainable companies | Worker recognition is not a one-size-fits-all proposition
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Some employers are glamorizing job ads to stand out in the tight market, but the oversell is frustrating to new hires when they discover that the job they accepted is not what they anticipated. "There seems to be a disconnect between what employers are saying they're looking for and what the job turns out to be," says Ian Siegel, CEO of ZipRecruiter. USA Today (7/1)
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Workers want employers to operate sustainably, as shown by a recent HP survey in which 61% of participants said that sustainability is a mandatory quality and 46% said they would only work at firms that follow sustainable practices. Employees of sustainable companies also said that they feel more productive and happier than workers at other organizations. Association for Talent Development (7/1)
There are six talent concerns employers should consider when hiring, writes Claude Werder, vice president of research operations at Brandon Hall Group. Among them are identifying potential, coaching and mentoring, career development and team development. Training magazine (6/27)
Benefits & Compensation
Health care costs a major concern for Americans, survey finds The American public is concerned about rising health care costs, with 77% expressing fear of damage to the country's economy and 41% saying they had avoided emergency department visits due to uncertainty about the cost, according to a national poll by Gallup and the West Health Policy Center. Forty-five percent said a major health issue could lead to bankruptcy. The Heartland Institute (7/1)
The HR Leader
What you can do to avoid hiring bias The first step in getting rid of personal bias in hiring is accepting the fact you're likely to favor people who resemble you, writes Ruchika Tulshyan, author of "The Diversity Advantage: Fixing Gender Inequality In The Workplace." Take time to research the experiences of underrepresented people and be aware of the biases of your peers and yourself, she writes. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (6/28)
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