Talent Terrace http://www.talentterrace.com A place to pull up a chair and share ideas on attracting and managing workforce talent Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:37:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Webinars, Events & Resources – September 2011 http://www.talentterrace.com/2011/09/05/webinars-events-resources-september-2011/ http://www.talentterrace.com/2011/09/05/webinars-events-resources-september-2011/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:37:34 +0000 Sue Corralz http://www.talentterrace.com/?p=1441 Every month, Talent Terrace tracks publicly offered webinars and other events that may appeal to the professional development interests of HR, internal communications, and business owners aspiring to improve their business outcomes through better HR practices and strategies. Below is the list of 16 events for September 2011 which includes many free offerings and 7 [...]]]> Every month, Talent Terrace tracks publicly offered webinars and other events that may appeal to the professional development interests of HR, internal communications, and business owners aspiring to improve their business outcomes through better HR practices and strategies. Below is the list of 16 events for September 2011 which includes many free offerings and 7 that are approved or pending approval for HRCI recertification credits for those working toward PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification.

If you like this list, share it with a colleague. If you liked the webinar or event you attended, share your top three take-aways with someone on your team. They’ll appreciate the information and you’ll retain the information longer. Be sure to add your favorites in the comment section below and find past lists on the “resources” tab or click here.

ERE Expo 2011 Fall – (3-day conference) – Presented by ERE Media – 9/7/11 – 9/9/11 – Hollywood, FL. This is another ERE Media event that will surely be a memorable event.  If you aren’t able to attend in person, consider following the Twitter discussion with #ereexpo and via the live streaming feed which will be delivered in partnership with HR Happy Hour Show.

Agents of Change:  Five Ways HR Professionals are Leveraging Business Social Networking – (webinar) – Hosted by HR.com, Sponsored by BroadVision – 9/6/11 – Free for HR.com members (membership is free) – Submitted for approval by HRCI for SPHR/PHR recertification credit.

A Step-By-Step Plan Form Implementing World Class Performance Management – (webinar) – Presented by Taleo – 9/7/11 – Free.

Maximizing Your Employee Relationships in Five Easy Steps – (webinar) – Presented by Claudette Rowley, MSW, CPCC – 9/7/11 – Free.

HIPAA Privacy & Security:  Can You Demonstrate a Good Faith Effort? – (webinar) – Presented by Corporate Compliance Insights – 9/7/11 – Free.

First Aid in the Workplace – (webinar) – Hosted by SHRM – 9/8/11 – Most SHRM webinars are free for members (please check site for fee specifics) – approved for 1 recertification credit with HRCI.

Blowing the Whistle on Retalization:  The Latest Legal Developments and What Employers MUST Do – (webinar) – Hosted by SHRM – 9/9/11 – $99 for SHRM members, $139 for non-SHRM members – approved for 1.5 hours of HRCI recertification credits.

C-Suite Speak: Taking Comp to the Corner Office – (webinar) – Presented by PayScale – 9/13/11 – Free – Pending approval for recertification credit from HRCI for SPHR/PHR/CHRP.

The Healthy Employee:  How Injury Prevention Reduces Company Healthcare Costs – (webinar) – Hosted by HR.com – 9/14/11 – Free for HR.com members (membership is free) – Submitted for approval by HRCI for SPHR/PHR recertification credit.

Sustaining Change After Transformation – (webinar) – Presented by Taleo – (webinar) – Presented by Taleo – 9/13/11 – Free.

Building Your Case for a Better Comp Plan – (webinar) – Presented by PayScale – 9/14/11 – Free.

Building Effective Teams in a Dynamic Age – (breakfast meeting in Pleasanton, CA) – Presented by Northern California Human Resources Association (NCHRA) – 9/14/11 – Free for NCHRA members, $30 to non-members.

A Career Development Shift:  From Maps to Apps – (webinar) – Presented by Institute for Corporate Productivity, Facilitated by Dr. Kaye – 9/14/11 – Free.

Measuring Talent Management by Building the Employee Gap Analysis – (webinar) – Hosted by SHRM – 9/15/11 - Most SHRM webinars are free for members (please check site for fee specifics) – approved for 1 recertification credit with HRCI.

Developing Best Practices Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) – (webinar) – Hosted by Institute for Diversity in Health Management – 9/28/11 – Free for Institute members, $80 for non-institute members.

Knowledge Transfer Across Generations:  Preserving Your Secret Sauce – (webinar) – Presented by Institute for Corporate Productivity, Facilitated by Steve Trautman – 9/29/11 – Free.

HR Salaries Revealed - (webinar) – Presented by PayScale – 9/29/11 – Free – Pending HRCI recertification credit for PHR/SPHR/CHRP

Here are some interesting upcoming events to watch out for:

14th Annual HR Technology Conference and Exposition – October 3 & 4, 2011 – Las Vegas, NV.  There appear to be a host of well known bloggers who will be highlighting the event for those who aren’t able to attend.  You can also follow #hrtechconf to follow the discussions on Twitter.

33rd National Black MBA Association Conference – October 4 – 8, 2011 – Atlanta, GA.  Be sure to follow #nbmbaa on Twitter to keep up with the discussion and connect with thought leaders.

National Society of Hispanic MBA Conference – October 13 – 15, 2011 – Anaheim, CA.  The crowd is gathering on Twitter at #nshmba – be sure to follow along.

SourceCon – October 12 – 14, 2011 – Santa Clara (Silicon Valley), CA.  If you aren’t able to attend, be sure to follow the discussion on Twitter (check out the buzz the week prior and during the conference) using #sourcecon.  ERE Media produces SourceCon and if you’ve ever attended an ERE Expo, you’ll know that their events are guaranteed to deliver stellar learning experiences.

Recruiting Innovation Summit – (all day conference in Menlo Park, CA) – Presented by ERE Media – 10/24/11.  If you can’t participate in person, follow the discussion threads on Twitter using #recruitinginnovation.

Emerging Trends in Employment Practices – Simplifying the Complexities of Today’s Workplace – (all day conference in Los Angeles, CA) – Sponsored by the Employment Round Table of Southern California in collaboration with the California DFEH – November 3, 2011 – $95 – Eligible for HRCI recertification credit.

20th Annual Workers Compensation & Disability Conference & Exposition - November 9 & 10, 2011 – Las Vegas.

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It’s getting through the hard stuff that sets the foundation for achieving your goal and separates you from your competitors.

The next time you are hammering away at making passive candidate cold calls or meeting repeatedly with hiring stakeholders to develop an agreed upon job profile – remind yourself that it’s these hard efforts that will set the stage for a great hire.

(Of course, having a huge post-race or post-project reward to look forward to doesn’t hurt.)

What is your secret for getting yourself through a challenging effort at work?

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If you like this list, share it with a colleague. If you liked the webinar or event you attended, share your top three take-aways with someone on your team. They’ll appreciate the information and you’ll retain the information longer.  Be sure to add your favorites in the comment section below and find past lists on the “resources” tab or click here.

The Talent Mobility Imperative – (webinar) – Presented by Taleo – 8/4/11 – Free.

What It Takes to Deploy Technology – (webinar) – Presented by SHRM and sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation – 8/4/11 – Free to SHRM members.

The Real Reason Sales Training So Often Fails and What To Do About It – (webinar) – Presented by Dave Stein, Founder of ES Research Group – 8/5/11 – Free.

Succession Planning:  Preparing for the Perfect Labor Storm – (webinar) – Presented by Taleo – 8/9/11 – Free.

Building Your Case for a Better Comp Plan – (webinar) – Presented by PayScale – 8/10/11 – Free.

Mentoring for the 2020 Workplace – (webinar) – Presented by Karie Willyerd – 8/10/11 – Free.

Designing Expatriate Packages:  The Inbound Scenario – (webinar) – Presented by Winstead Attorneys – 8/10/11 – Free – Approved for HRCI recertification credit.

Affirmative Action Recruiting Under New OFCCP – (webinar) – Presented by Quarles & Brady LLP – 8/10/11 – Free – Approved for HRCI recertification credit (1 hour).

Your CEO Just Said Your Metrics Suck!  Now What? – (webinar) – Presented by TLNT and promoted by EREmedia, Hosted by Brendan Shields and facilitated by Tim Sackett – 8/11/11 – Free.

Compliance Training is Ruining My Business! – (webinar) – Presented by Chief Learning Officer CLOmedia.com and sponsored by SilkRoad Technology – 8/16/11 – Free.

How to Perform Compensation Analytics – (webinar) – Presented by PayScale – 8/16/11 – Free – pending HRCI approval for recertification credits.

Aspects Associated with Consumer Driven Health Plans – (webinar) – Presented by Seitlin Benefits – 8/17/11 – Free.

HIPAA et al:  Ensuring Compliant Wellness Programs – (webinar) – Presented by Benchmark Wellness – 8/17/11 – $29 – Approved for HRCI recertification credit (1 hour).

A New Wave in Talent Management:  Integrated Performance & Learning – (webinar) – Presented by Talent Management and sponsored by Saba – 8/18/11 – Free.

Compensation and Planning for the Future – (webinar) – Presented by EREmedia and TLNT – 8/18/11 – Free.

How to Measure Success in the New World – (webinar) – Presented by Taleo – 8/18/11 – Free.

Develop Your Social Recruiting Strategy – (webinar) – Presented by Taleo – 8/18/11 – Free.

Compensation Data Questions – Answered – (webinar) – Presented by PayScale – 8/24/11 – Free.

Wage and Hour Compliance for Automobile Dealerships – (webinar) – Presented by Fisher & Phillips, LLP – 8/25/11 – Free – Approved for HRCI recertification credit (1 hour).

How to Play a Key Role in Compensation Budgeting – (webinar) – Presented by PayScale – 8/25/11 – Free – pending approval for HRCI recertification credits.

Conducting Successful Workplace Investigations – (webinar) – Presented by Miller Law Group – 8/25/11 – Free – Approved for HRCI recertification credit (1.5 hours).

Hiring to Win:  Secrets to Sourcing and Selecting Top Talent – (webinar) – Presented by Talent Management and sponsored by Taleo – 8/30/11 – Free.

Shifting Gears – (webinar) – Presented by EREmedia and facilitated by Russ Moon – 8/31/11 – Free.

Talent Mismatch – The Gap Widens – (webinar) – Presented by Melanie Holmes of Manpower – 8/31/11 – Free – Eligible for HRCI recertification credit for PHR/SPHR/GPHR.

Dozens of e-learning webinars presented via SHRM which satisfy HRCI “strategic” recertification credits.  Course prices range from $54.95 (for SHRM members) to $64.95 (for non-SHRM members).

Here are some interesting future events to watch out for:

2011 PIHRA Conference and Exposition - August 29 – 31, 2011, Anaheim, CA.

Here are some interesting future events to watch out for:

14th Annual HR Technology Conference and Exposition – October 3 & 4, 2011 – Las Vegas, NV.  There appear to be a host of well known bloggers who will be highlighting the event for those who aren’t able to attend.  You can also follow #hrtechconf to follow the discussions on Twitter.

Emerging Trends in Employment Practices – Simplifying the Complexities of Today’s Workplace – (all day conference in Los Angeles, CA) – Sponsored by the Employment Round Table of Southern California in collaboration with the California DFEH – November 3, 2011 – $95 – Eligible for HRCI recertification credit.

20th Annual Workers Compensation & Disability Conference & Exposition - November 9 & 10, 2011 – Las Vegas.

Share/Bookmark]]> http://www.talentterrace.com/2011/08/04/webinars-events-resources-august-2011-3/feed/ 0 It’s Like Peanut Butter and Chocolate http://www.talentterrace.com/2011/07/18/its-like-peanut-butter-and-chocolate/ http://www.talentterrace.com/2011/07/18/its-like-peanut-butter-and-chocolate/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:20:54 +0000 Sue Corralz http://www.talentterrace.com/?p=1351 Lots of things are fine solo but when they are paired up with something else, they are a much better product or offer a much greater result.  For example…

Peanut butter AND chocolate ala Reeses in the 80s … Michael Jackson’s Thriller mega hit AND the COOLEST baseball-loving kid ever at Safeco Park… Referring to Sebastian Wernickie’s Lies, Damn [...]]]> Lots of things are fine solo but when they are paired up with something else, they are a much better product or offer a much greater result.  For example…

Okay, you get the picture.  Yes, there is a connection to recruiting in this post.  Bear with me. 

I’d say the same concept applies to your preparation for sourcing and recruiting passive candidates.  Sure you can use one of dozens of great tactics to generate a list of prospect names – think of Linkedin, Boolean search strings, working with a name generation research provider, resume database mining, etc. and be ready to start cold calling away. 

However, only using one source without cross referencing at least one additional source to validate your prospects, can lead you into embarrasing or time wasting territories.  For example, if your primary source has enough data to suggest a possible fit but the information is dated, your targeted prospect may have moved one to a new job(s) or the contact info is no good.  Even worse, you could be calling into someone who is clearly no longer a fit for your role and by the time you finish your intro, they’ve either hung up, tuned out, or been offended enough by being considered a possible fit for a position they are well above that there’s no hope in getting any referrals.

Bottom line:  Don’t abandon your favorite methods for identifying talent.  Instead, consider pairing a few together to better validate your contacts before you start cold calling.

What’s your “must-do” step before reaching out to passive candidates?

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If you like this list, share it with a colleague. If you liked the webinar or event you attended, share your top three take-aways with someone on your team. They’ll appreciate the information and you’ll retain the information longer.  Be sure to add your favorites in the comment section below and find past lists on the “resources” tab or click here.

High Impact Performance Management- (webinar) – Presented by Payscale – 7/12/11 – Free – pending approval for1 HRCI recertification credit.

Strategies to Improve Employee Retention in a Diverse Workforce Part Two:  Succession Planning - (webinar) – Presented by Talent Management Magazine and sponsored by SilkRoad Technology - 7/12/11 – Free.

EPLI Benefits and Pitfalls- (webinar) – Presented by Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, and Romo – 7/13/11 – Free.

Linkedin 101:  The basics of Linkedin:  Your Profile, Joining Groups, Settings, Search and more – (webinar) – Presented by Linkedin – Wednesdays at 1:00 pm. CST – Free.

New Chief Learning Office Magazine Research:  Virtual Learning Environments- 7/14/11 – Free – Presented by CLOMedia.com. 

Save Your Cold Calls:  Use Social Media and Go Where Your Candidates Already Are- (webinar) – 7/14/11 – Presented by ERE Media, sponsored by Taleo and facilitated by Shally Steckerl – Free.

Recruiting Alchemy:  Turning 500 Applicants into a Successful Hire – (webinar) – 7/20/11 – Presented by ERE Media, sponsored by TheLadders and facilitated by Iris Libby – Free.

Onboarding Executives:  Grasping the Opportunity to Move Senior Teams Forward – (webinar) – Presented by HR.com and sponsored by CCP – 7/21/11 – Free for HR.com members (membership is free) – Submitted for HRCI recertification credit.

No More Excuses:  New Mobile Technology Enhances Mobile Workforce Management – (webinar) – Presented by HR.com and sponsored by Legiant – 7/27/11 – Free for HR.com members (membership is free) – Submitted for HRCI recertification credit.

Mobile Apps vs. Mobile Web- (webinar) – Hosted by ERE Media and presented by Kat Drumm – 7/28/11 – Free. 

Here are some interesting future events to watch out for:

2011 PIHRA Conference and Exposition - August 29 – 31, 2011, Anaheim, CA.

14th Annual HR Technology Conference and Exposition- October 3 & 4, 2011 – Las Vegas, NV.  There appear to be a host of well known bloggers who will be highlighting the event for those who aren’t able to attend.  You can also follow #hrtechconf to follow the discussions on Twitter.

20th Annual Workers Compensation & Disability Conference & Exposition - November 9 & 10, 2011 – Las Vegas.

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I am recruiting for a Senior Medical Writer and don’t have access to or any budget for purchasing a salary survey to use in order to determine market competitiveness to price the job as we engage in our search.  What should I do?

Thanks.

- – Solo HR Director

Does this situation sound familiar to you?  You [...]]]> Dear Sue,

I am recruiting for a Senior Medical Writer and don’t have access to or any budget for purchasing a salary survey to use in order to determine market competitiveness to price the job as we engage in our search.  What should I do?

Thanks.

- – Solo HR Director

Does this situation sound familiar to you?  You don’t have to be a one-person HR department to experience this.  Even recruiters working for large, well established organizations can sometimes find themselves using limited or outdated market compensation information which can obviously hamstring their efforts to present fair and competitive offers to candidates.

Good news – there are many ways to secure compensation information and they range from formal (i.e., expensive but reliable) to very informal and creative methods.  Here are a few to consider (psst…the free and fast resources are in section 2).  Each have their advantages and shortcomings so weigh those carefully against to your situation.

1)  Formal methods

  • Tip:  This approach is the most expensive and most reliable option for obtaining market pay data.
  • Commission a compensation consultant to conduct a customized salary survey on your behalf.
  • Purchase salary surveys from compensation consulting firms or professional associations to fit your needs.  Before you buy, determine whether your data needs are industry specific, geography specific, skill set specific, or professional association member driven.  Often times if you contribute data as a survey participant, you can get the survey results at a discounted rate or occasionally for free.
  • There are dozens of professional salary survey providers.  Here are a few directions you can go in depending on your needs.
    • Large Market Consulting firms: Milliman, Mercer, Hay Group, AonHewitt, and TowersWatson
    • Mid-Small Market / Specialty Consulting firms which specialize in targeted market geographies or specialized skill sets.
    • Professional Associations which underwrite surveys for members in specialized professions.

2)  Semiformal methods

3)  Informal Methods

  • Tip:  This approach is the least expensive but is also likely to be the most incomplete and most time consuming from which to obtain market compensation data.
  • Conduct your own structured salary survey with well prepared job descriptions and collaboration with other HR or compensation professionals at targeted employers.
  • Pull interview data from candidates you’ve screened and evaluate their total compensation, by component (e.g., base salary, incentive pay, other benefits) and by the candidates’ qualifications and experience in order to compare apples to apples.

While these ideas aren’t intended to replace a well designed compensation strategy, including the analysis of external market data and  internal equity considerations, they can be very helpful when you’re in a pinch to validate a starting point for preparing a competitive and fair offer to top candidates.

What are your favorite free compensation data resources?

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If you like this list, share it with a colleague. If you liked the webinar or event you attended, share your top three take-aways with someone on your team. They’ll appreciate the information and you’ll retain the information longer.  Be sure to add your favorites in the comment section below and find past lists on the “resources” tab or click here.

Healthcare’s Wage & Hour Claim Challenge- (webinar) – Hosted by Littler Mendelson, P.C. – 5/3/11 – Free.

Document Retention for HR Professionals- (webinar) – Hosted by HR Resource (archived) – Free.

Doing More With Less – Cost Effective Recruiting - (webinar) – Hosted by EREMedia, Presented by Linda Brenner, and sponsored by TheLadders – 5/4/11 – Free.

AB 1825 Compliance- (webinar) – Hosted by SHRM and presented by Reid Bowman, ELT and Candace M. Harrison, Littler Mendelson – 5/4/11 – Free for SHRM members.

Evidence-Based HR:  A FedEx Ground Story- (webinar) – Presented by i4cp – 5/5/11 – Free.

How to Build Pay Grades and Salary Ranges- (webinar) – Presented by PayScale – 5/5/11 – Free – Pending SPHR/PHR recertification credit approval by HRCI.

Social Media:  From Starters to Superstars - (webinar) – Hosted by EREMedia, Presented by Jody Ordioni, and sponsored by Taleo – 5/10/11 – Free. 

Evolution & Innovation at Mitchell – Planning & Executing Corporate and Culture Change- (meeting) – Hosted by NHRA San Diego – 5/10/11 – $45 – Eligible for 1.5 PHR/SPHR recertification credits by HRCI. 

Improving Your Performance Improvement Plans- (webinar) – Hosted by SHRM and presented by Leila Bulling Town (Bulling Towne Group) and David Goldman (Littler Learning Group) – 5/10/11 – Free to SHRM members – Eligible for SPHR/PHR recertification credits for HRCI.

The Value of Non-Traditional, Voluntary Employee Benefits- (webinar) – Hosted by SHRM and presented by Elizabeth Halkos, PurchasingPower – 5/12/11 – Free to SHRM members – Eligible for SPHR/PHR recertification credits for HRCI.

Cross-Border Employment and Labor Law Topics- (webinar) – Presented by Littler Mendelson, P.C. – 5/16/11 – Free. 

The State of Human Capital Technology- (webinar) – Presented by Kevin Oakes, CEO, i4CP – 5/18/11 – Free.

The Fair Labor Standards Act:  What Foodservice Distributors Must Know About Paying Employees – (webinar) – Presented by IFDA – 5/19/11 – $25 per computer terminal.

HR’s Role in Strategic Workforce Planning- (webinar) – Presented by PayScale – 5/19/11 – Free – Pending approval for 1.0 strategic credit for SPHR/PHR/GPHR recertification with HRCI.

ASTD 2011 International Conference - Orlando, FL, May 22 – 25, 2011.  Follow the official conference blog for the latest updates.  Follow and connect wtih the conference insiders on Twitter at #astd2011.

Onboarding 2.0- (webinar) – Hosted by EREMedia, Presented by David Lee, and sponsored by iCIMS – 5/24/11 – Free.

#TheLaddersLive Meetup:  Get Candidates to Love You- (meetup) – Coordinated by NYC Recruiting Meetup Network – 5/23/11 NYC – Appears to be free but check out the official site for confirming details. 

The Transforming World of Talent Management- (webinar) – Hosted by SHRM and presented by Jason Averbook, Knowledge Infusion – 5/24/11 – Free for SHRM members, eligible for SPHR/PHR recertification credit for HRCI.

Creating Performance Breakthroughs Through Self-Coaching- (webinar) – Presented by Howard Gutman – 5/25/11 – Free. 

Metrics that Matter to HR … and How To Find Them In HR - (webinar) – Presented by SHRM and sponsored by Taleo – 4/12/11 – Free to SHRM members – Eligible for 1 HRCI credit toward SPHR/PHR recertification.

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If you like this list, share it with a colleague. If you liked the webinar or event you attended, share your top three take-aways with someone on your team. They’ll appreciate the information and you’ll retain the information longer.  Be sure to add your favorites in the comment section below and find past lists on the “resources” tab or click here.

April 2011

Metrics that Matter to HR … and How To Find Them In HR - (webinar) – Presented by SHRM and sponsored by Taleo – 4/12/11 – Free to SHRM members – Eligible for 1 HRCI credit toward SPHR/PHR recertification.

Global Recruiting Trends – (webinar) – Presented by ERE.net and The A-List and sponsored by Taleo – 4/12/11 – Free.

Building a Culture of Total Rewards – (webinar) – Presented and sponsored by Taleo – 4/12/11 – Free.

Measuring and Closing the Talent Management Gap:  Back to the Basics – (webinar) – Presented by Talent Management and sponsored by Taleo – 4/12/11 - Free.

How to Build a Compensation Program in 30 Days or Less - (webinar) – Presented by Payscale – 4/13/11 – Free.

Credit Checks and the Employee Screening Process - (webinar) – Presented by SHRM and sponsored by HireRight – 4/14/11 – Free to SHRM members.

Using Social Networks to Accelerate Employee Productivity – (webinar) – Presented by Success Factors – 4/14/11 – Free.

Avoiding the Seven Deadly Sins of Social Collaboration – (webinar) – Presented by Success Factors – 4/20/11 – Free.

How Scottsdale Healthcare Hires Better Talent Faster with Video Interviewing – (webinar) – Presented by ERE.net – 4/20/11 – Free.

How to Develop a Compensation Philosophy and Policy – (webinar) – Presented by Payscale – 4/21/11 – Free – Approved for HRCI recertification credit for SPHR/PHR and CHRP.

Recruitment Marketing to Attract Military Veterans – (webinar) – Presented by ERE.net – 4/27/11 – Free.

Share/Bookmark]]> http://www.talentterrace.com/2011/04/11/webinars-events-resources-april-2011/feed/ 0 9 Little Things That Make a Big Impact http://www.talentterrace.com/2011/03/28/9-little-things-that-make-a-big-impact/ http://www.talentterrace.com/2011/03/28/9-little-things-that-make-a-big-impact/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:21:50 +0000 Sue Corralz http://www.talentterrace.com/?p=1253 So, your company has identified a finalist candidate or two for a position that has proven to be very difficult to fill.  When your candidate started the recruiting process with you, she was a passive candidate but over the weeks that its taken to reach the final on-site interview, she’s had conversations with several competitors.  This [...]]]> So, your company has identified a finalist candidate or two for a position that has proven to be very difficult to fill.  When your candidate started the recruiting process with you, she was a passive candidate but over the weeks that its taken to reach the final on-site interview, she’s had conversations with several competitors.  This last step must count. 

Lucky for you, your company’s team has a well orchestrated interview process with all the participants well prepared, enthusiastic, and trained to assess and sell your candidate on the opportunity.  All that is left is to ensure that your candidate’s experience is one that they will clearly remember (for all of the right reasons) at decision time.

Here are nine creative ways to differentiate the interview experience that your candidate has with your company compared to that with their other potential employers in pursuit.  These are the little touches that go a long way – - when it really counts.

  1. Got a mint?  Last July John Vlastelica (@vlastelica), Managing Director at Recruiting Toolbox, Inc. tweeted one of my favorites on this list.  “Love that our #recruiting team gives candidates breath minds w/ their interview schedules #littlethings.”  As an aside, John’s a fantastic speaker and if you were at or watched the streaming video of the ERE Expo in San Diego last week, I hope you didn’t miss him.  He did a great job at announcing the ERE Excellence Award winners and facilitating a lively  “how did you do it” discussion with the representatives from the nominated organizations.
  2. Now boarding.  With all of the air travel hurdles that passengers have to navigate through to make sure they did miss their flight let alone have a decent airport experience, who wouldn’t want to leave their interview for the airport with their boarding pass in hand.  Offer to print out the boarding pass for candidates who will be returning to the airport immediately following their interviews. 
  3. Who is on first?  Appropriately preparing your candidates for their interviews is a given; however, be sure to also provide bios of the interviewers to your candidates. Bios are the key for candidates successfully linking specific questions they want to ask to the right interviewers.
  4. Welcome early.  Whether your company culture is reflected best with a welcome letter or a welcome basket full of local area goodies, having a welcome gesture at your candidate’s hotel room will go a long way toward setting the stage for the interview day.  Including something for the candidate to share with his or her family will help you win over the other decision makers should an offer result.
  5. Welcome often.  Assign someone in the office where a candidate will be interviewing to be the candidate’s concierge for the day.  It will go a long way toward helping the candidate focus on the business at hand when they don’t have to worry about their luggage, whom to go to get directions to the restroom or ask for help in calling a taxi at the end of the day.
  6. Keep a lid on it.  Offer beverages with lids or caps for all the obvious reasons.
  7. Full menu.  If the interview day schedule includes a meal, be sure to order food in from or make reservations at a restaurant that offers vegetarian and food allergy sensitive options.
  8. Hi, my name is…  At the beginning of the day, provide your candidate with the business cards of each of the interviewers on the schedule.  It’ll be a time saver for top candidates whose first order of business following the interview is to write thank you follow up notes to the interview team. 
  9. Calling it a day (to remember).  Offer to validate parking or call your candidate a taxi and provide them with a pre-paid taxi voucher as they wrap up their on-site interview day.
  10. ________________________

Chime in with your vote for #10.  What is your favorite little touch that your company delivers to candidates?  Perhaps #10 is something that you personally experienced which left a lasting impression.

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If you like this list, share it with a colleague. If you liked the webinar or event you attended, share your top three take-aways with someone on your team. They’ll appreciate the information and you’ll retain the information longer.  Be sure to add your favorites in the comment section below and find past lists on the “resources” tab or click here.

March 2011

Sourcing Hard to Find Candidates from the Deep Web with Peer Regression Search – (webinar) – Presented by EREMedia and sponsored by theLadders – 3/2/11 – Free.  Note:  Shally Steckerl is presenting this webinar and if you’ve never heard Shally speak about sourcing, you are missing out.

Recognition?  Really do it! – (webinar) – Presented by HR.com and sponsored by Boost Rewards – 3/2/11 – Free for HR.com members (membership is free).

Leadership Development in the 2020 Workplace – (webinar) – Hosted by Chief Learning Officer magazine – 3/3/11 – Free.

Best Way to Measure HR’s Performance – (webinar) – Hosted by HR.com and sponsored by Vienna Human Capital Advisors – 3/3/11 – Free for HR.com members (membership is free).

Spring Cleaning:  Knowing When to Part with Poor Performers – (webinar) – Presented by PayScale – 3/3/11 – Free.  Eligible for HRCI and CHRP recertification credits.

Building Employee Retention vs. Loyalty – (webinar) – Sponsored by WorkScape and Presented by Talent Management Magazine – 3/8/11 – Free.

Handling Issues with the Abrasive New Hire Executives – (webinar) – Presented by ERE Media and sponsored by iCIMS – 3/9/11 – Free.

Managing Benefits Costs and Compliance in the Wake of Health Care Reform – (webinar) – Hosted by HR.com and sponsored by Willis and ADP – 3/10/11 – Free for HR.com members (membership is free).

Improve Employee Engagement by Maximizing Your Learning Investment – (webinar) – Hosted by Chief Learning Officer magazine – 3/10/11 – Free.

Communicating About Compensation with Leaders and Employees – (webinar) – Presented by PayScale – 3/15/11 – Free.  Pending approval for HRCI and CHRP recertification credits.

Tools of Engagement:  Presenting and Training in a World of Social Media – (webinar) – Presented by Tom Bunzel – 3/16/11 – Free.

How Reebok Improves Hiring Efficiency and Quality-of-Hire – (webinar) – Presented by ERE Media and sponsored by SkillSurvey -  3/16/11 – Free.

Virtual Learning Environments:  Trends & Insights – (webinar) – Hosted by Chief Learning Officer magazine – 3/17/11 – Free.

The Top 5 Compensation Habits to Break in 2011 – (webinar) – Hosted by WorldatWork and PayScale – 3/23/11 – Free.

Your Toughest Compensation Questions – Answered – (webinar) – Hosted by PayScale – 3/23/11 – Free.

11th Annual ERE Expo – (3-day recruiting conference in San Diego) – 3/23/11 – 3/25/11 – Presented by ERE Media.  If you aren’t able to attend but wanted to, I’d recommend following the typically active twitter feeds (past hashtag was #ereexpo) or visiting the ERE.net website on the first day of the conference to see whether they will repeat their past free live streaming offering of the event.

Should Your Organization Pay for Performance – (webinar) – Hosted by PayScale – 3/31/11 – Free.  Eligible for HRCI recertification credit.

Automating Compliance-Based Training Through Just-In-Time Learning – (webinar) – Hosted by Chief Learning Officer magazine – 3/31/11 – Free.

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