HR E-NEWS: MAY 2013

HR Industry Updates Financial Services Execs Challenged by Recruitment Nearly nine in 10 (89 per cent) financial services executives surveyed globally find it either somewhat or very challenging to find skilled financial services professionals. Globally, 83 per cent of institutions are either somewhat or very concerned about losing top performers to other opportunities. READ MORE The High Price of Age Discrimination One of the most important issues facing employers today is the management of employees of the baby boomer generation who are nearing the end of their careers. Organizations need to consider their succession plans, while respecting the rights of senior employees who do not want to retire at the age of 65. READ MORE

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Article: Hire People, Not Just Skills Article Written By: Chris Jones “Study humans, not best practices.” My friend and colleague, Jason Lauritsen said this at a recent conference. I wanted to stand up and cheer. I love it because it’s short and sweet, and extremely powerful. I want to put it on a rubber wristband for every Recruiter, Hiring Manager, hell, every company – so I can pop it every time they lose sight of the fact we are dealing with people. (I wonder if they make wristbands big enough to go around a building?) READ MORE

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