Articles by Lauren Dixon

A tighter job market has talent managers expanding the scope of quality job candidate searches to those without core industry experience. Here are things to consider when recruiting atypical candidates.

Google seeks people who are independent learners, even if they don't have a degree. Would your employees make the cut?

 General Mills’ wellness infrastructure includes everything from on-site doctors and specialist clinics to healthy eating options and walking workstations.  

Showcasing failures provides insight into a candidate's personality.

Longer working hours are the new normal, says CareerBuilder.

 Millennials understand that social collaboration is the key to success.   

Definitions of diversity value differ by generation, and companies need to understand the disparate perspectives to make the most of diversity and inclusion.

 It’s 86 degrees, but I’m wearing a sweater. Why are office buildings so cold? 

New research shows that companies are more likely to work with organizations that have a strong culture.

 New research shows that companies are more likely to work with those that have a strong culture.  

Rethink job efficiency.

These were the top five stories from the week of June 29.

A youthful office space can lead to a younger-feeling workforce with greater productivity.

Retention is the most popular indicator of compensation program success, with employee satisfaction and engagement close behind.

These were the top five stories from the week of June 8.