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Creating a Desirable Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

HR Digest

The labor market remains tight for all industries and across all skill levels indicating that companies are having difficulty finding the right talent across a wide range of occupations. The highly competitive job market is now pushing businesses to turn to Employee Value Proposition (EVP) for attracting top talent. As the U.S.

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Answering “Why did you quit your last job” in an interview

HR Digest

I was given ample opportunity to develop the positioning of products and present sales pitches to clients. I got wholesome opportunities to get an all-round view of positioning branding and marketing. For example: NEED FLEXTIME. I have the experience to handle the position and can bring innovative ideas to the table.

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Flextime Is Declining, But “Flex Around the Edges” Is Up

Harvard Business Review

Are such “right to request” laws indicators of a rise in flextime? Or do they reflect a fear that flextime programs are being eliminated? Extended flextime, such as job sharing, part-time work, and sabbaticals, is an even stronger employee magnet. The answer seems to be a confusing “both.”

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Be Flexible, Attract Talent

Marshall Goldsmith

One innovative firm in the Bay Area, Flexperience, has created a different talent market: experienced professionals who seek flexible work opportunities. I spoke with Lisa Kay Solomon, vice-president of business development for Flexperience, about how organizations can build sustainable talent management strategies through flexible work.

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How to retain parents after parental leave

HR Digest

Do you offer a variety of work time models like flextime, part-time, job sharing or remote work? Develop a handover plan with the employee that includes timing, to-do’s, responsible parties, and lines of communication. Develop an individual re-entry strategy in good time. personal expectations regarding re-entry.

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Microfinance Is Good for Women, but It's Only Part of the Solution

Harvard Business Review

Career paths are not one-size-fits-all, yet in emerging markets, it's often assumed that microfinance — the use of small loans to foster self-reliant small businesses in a community setting — is the only path for women seeking economic opportunity. Microfinance was one issue that we considered.

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Increase Workplace Flexibility and Boost Performance

Harvard Business Review

A marketing research specialist, for example, needs to collaborate with colleagues and clients. In fact, this is why most flextime arrangements mandate “core hours” for all employees. Mentoring and Development. However, she also has tasks that are best done alone and undistracted.