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What is driving higher ed recruitment practices?

Today’s workforce expectations are prompting HR leaders to enhance the candidate experience, streamline the hiring process and promote value propositions, says UB HR columnist Carol Patton. And some leaders are thinking the unthinkable—accepting work experience as a substitute for a college degree.

4 ways to change the face of recruitment

With skilled employees in demand, today’s colleges and universities are driving recruiting by reexamining, and redefining, the hiring process, says Carol Patton, UB HR columnist.

Human Resources: Ever hear the one about …

Higher ed HR professionals share humorous employee stories with Carol Patton, DA HR columnist. They demonstrate that in the HR world, anything can happen.

UB op-ed: Job ads that attract the best and brightest

Effective employment notices should tell a story.

Transforming negative workers into helpful employees

Some employees complain constantly. You know the type. They grumble that the parking lot is too far away, that their workspace is smaller than...

Higher ed employees kept in the loop

Job candidates have questions they never ask during interviews. Is this an ethical school? Will I agree with its direction? Will I like my colleagues? Some...

Reducing anxiety with enhanced higher ed performance reviews

Annual performance reviews are shunned for good reason. Your boss tells you everything you did right—but mostly wrong—over the past year, subjectively rates your...

Higher ed employees can support struggling co-workers

Although employee assistance programs are an important benefit, they are also often a lifeline for people with mental health or substance abuse issues. Considering...

When higher ed employees die

When an employee unexpectedly passed away at Tulsa Community College, a lamp was left on in the office where he died to honor his...

Align employee retention with college goals

Tulane University, like many institutions, faced two key challenges last year: controlling health care costs and retaining top talent. At the time, Stephanie A....

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