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- Study explores how different generations approach job hunting
Interesting differences exist in the way Generation X, Generation Y and baby boomers approach job hunting, Dan Schawbel writes, citing a survey from Millenial Branding and Beyond.com. For instance, Gen Y workers have the most confidence in their ability to find employment, Gen X workers are most likely to be focused on job security rather than the size of their paycheck and baby boomers are the most active generation on LinkedIn. Across all age groups, job boards were the most-used job hunting tool, the study found. Time.com/Moneyland
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- Could computers replace your company's HR team?
Computer algorithms are starting to take the guesswork out of the corporate hiring process, with software tools processing an applicant's personality test to determine if the person will likely fit in at the company. The technology can help eliminate managers' biases and ensure companies hire the best workers for a given position, says Laszlo Bock, Google senior vice president. "This can help companies pick who to advance, who to promote," he says. "Even at the best companies, there's still a lot of guessing." The Wall Street Journal
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- 5 ways to attract talented millennials
Talented millennials distrust recruiters, respond well to informal interviews and -- if they are interested in your company -- are probably browsing the Internet for more information about you, writes Eric V. Holtzclaw, CEO and founder of User Insight. "There is so much information available about you and, likewise, your potential candidate, an interview with a millennial should be more of a continuing conversation about what you already know about each other," he notes. Inc. online/Lean Forward blog (free registration)
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- 10 ways to squeeze extra time into your day
Leaders often become so overwhelmed with everyday tasks that they forget to set aside time for managing, writes Brad Karsh, president of JB Training Solutions. To avoid this, make your staff meetings more efficient and develop strict timetables for projects. Also, designate two hours each week to managing direct reports, he writes. TrainingMag.com
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- Considering an unlimited time-off policy? Assess these variables
Depending on your company's culture, offering workers unlimited vacation time can either improve morale or lead to performance issues and create unforeseen problems, experts say. Longtime employees, for instance, may become resentful if they suddenly have the same amount of vacation time as people who have just been hired. Also, companies may want to consider safeguards, such as requiring manager approval for vacations that exceed 10 days, experts say. Human Resource Executive
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- Younger workers in U.S. increase their savings
American workers in their 20s and 30s are cutting back on their spending, planning for retirement, beginning to save earlier in their careers and significantly increasing their savings rate, experts said. Among the millions of workers whose employers' retirement plans are managed by Vanguard Group, 44% of employees under the age of 25 were enrolled in 401(k) plans in 2011, compared with 27% in 2003. The Wall Street Journal
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- Don't ignore labor agreements during mergers and acquisitions
When companies merge, it's the job of HR to ensure compliance with labor agreements, writes Micheal Vandervort, who provides three resources for researching potential M&A labor issues. "Whether you are a business owner, or an HR professional assigned to a project team, the work you do in conducting due diligence for your employer can potentially make or break a valuable deal," he writes. Blogging4Jobs
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- Why smart leaders hire damaged workers
When it comes to hiring, it's always best to look for workers who've been beaten up a little by life, says Mark B. Templeton, CEO of Citrix. Battle-damaged employees have had a chance to prove their resilience and to learn from their mistakes, Templeton argues. "I’m looking for wisdom, and wisdom ends up being a measure of scars, and things that went wrong and what you did about them," he explains. The New York Times (tiered subscription model)
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- The best schools for entrepreneurs
Babson College is the best school, both for graduate and undergraduate studies, for entrepreneurs, according to The Princeton Review's annual survey. Other top schools include the University of Michigan, Brigham Young University, Rice University, the University of Texas, Baylor University and the University of Houston. Forbes
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