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Lucas Campbell

Lucas Campbell is a freelance HR specialist, bringing more than three years of diverse human resources and payroll experience to the industry. His areas of subject matter expertise include employee relations, HR compliance, performance management, policy and handbook development, compensation planning, and benefits administration. His mission is to inspire others to live their dreams and adventurous lives.
Picture of Lucas Campbell

Lucas Campbell

Lucas Campbell is a freelance HR specialist, bringing more than three years of diverse human resources and payroll experience to the industry. His areas of subject matter expertise include employee relations, HR compliance, performance management, policy and handbook development, compensation planning, and benefits administration. His mission is to inspire others to live their dreams and adventurous lives.
Boost Your Talent Attraction Strategy

Boost Your Talent Attraction Strategy

There are several job vacancies advertised each day. The question is how many of them manage to attract prospective candidates. Many recruiters struggle to locate and hire qualified candidates. The job market is full of talent, but wrong moves can cost you the right candidate. Below are some helpful recruitment strategies for attracting the best talent. Boost by Adding Clarity In most cases, the job seekers are looking for clarity in the job posting. Clarity around company history, job profile, pay scale, and career opportunities. The savvy recruiters give job seekers a clear picture of what to expect. Communicating job necessities

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wfh office

How to Design the Ideal WFH Office

WFH offices have become popular these days thanks to the pandemic. The daily 9 to 5 commutes and rush hours have now been replaced with WFH environments, as statistics show. If you’ve also made the move to remote working, here’s a quick look at how you can design the idea WFH office environment in your home. Make sure it is a permanent space. The ideal WFH office cannot be a makeshift affair. Propping a laptop on your legs while working from bed can be satisfactory in the beginning. But, this will be a problem if you have to work from home

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One-On-One Meetings: 5 Things Managers Should Keep in Mind

The success of any organization largely depends on the quality of the employees. Due to this fact, employers have always devised and will continue to look for ways to make their employees feel valued and appreciated. When they are happy, they will be at their best. When you make them feel included in the company’s plans, they will work as if the company is theirs. One of the ways employers show that they care is by holding regular one-on-one meetings with their employees. As an employer, you should consider this if you are not already doing so. Here are some tips.

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getting hired

Getting Hired: The Two Phases of Landing Any Job

Getting hired for a job can be one of the most tiresome processes. Often, it feels especially daunting when you don’t actually have a job and require it desperately. Moreover, the time taken could frustrate you, demotivate you, and in turn affect your productivity and efficiency. However, like any lengthy process, getting hired can be broken down into phases and steps. This makes the job search process easier. The job search can be categorized into two phases: the “preparation phase” and the “’D-Day’ phase,” (when you appear for the job interview), with steps within each. The Preparation Phase Completing Your Resume

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onboarding new hires virtually

5 Strategies for Onboarding New Hires Virtually

It is imperative to establish a robust onboarding procedure for building a productive, engaged, and cohesive workforce. However, a small portion of new employees agree that their company does a great job onboarding new employees. Some organizations see a 50 percent employee turnover in the first 18 months of employment. Onboarding is significant for engaging and retaining your employees for a longer stint. The onboarding process is even more critical for remote or virtual employees. This is because they do not have the advantage of developing relationships with other members of staff. Here are some tips for onboarding new hires virtually.

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Five Remote Work Productivity Tools You Didn’t Know About (But Should)

5 Remote Work Productivity Tools You Didn’t Know About (But Should)

The COVID-19 pandemic severely wounded the traditional workplace, causing an even greater need for productivity tools. Even when the pandemic recedes, the workplace will not go back to what it used to be. Employers have a huge task to create an environment where your employees are happy and productive. Undoubtedly, recovery and renewal will require significant innovation. Thankfully, much of that innovation–in the form of remote work productivity tools–already exists. There are many already known tools out there; each promise to change the world of work. But what about those not mentioned as much in leadership and HR circles? No worries!

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