The motto at Hudson County Community College is “Hudson is Home,” a saying created by their students that reflects HCCC’s commitment to community across their three New Jersey campuses. Located in one of the densest and most ethnically diverse counties in the country, HCCC uses inclusive strategies to boost employee recruitment and retention. HCCC’s focus... View Article
If 2020 has given us anything — aside from a new appreciation for the word “pivot” — it’s proof that higher ed is just as capable of adaptation as the corporate world. Before these unprecedented times, big names like Google, Facebook and Netflix were more often at the forefront of workforce innovation conversations than were... View Article
With nearly one-third of the U.S. higher education staff workforce age 55 or older, the implications are many for colleges and universities. New research by CUPA-HR on the aging of the higher ed workforce highlights some challenges institutions will likely face in the coming years as staff begin to retire in large numbers. Here’s what... View Article
Charged by the university president to become the most civically engaged institution in the nation, Drexel University began formulating a local hiring strategy that has resulted in reduced turnover rates, increased collaboration with community partners and career opportunities for West Philadelphia residents. Jennifer Britton, director for communications and special projects in the office of university... View Article
Members OnlyMost simply stated, a stay interview is a structured, informal conversation between a representative of the employer, such as a manager or an HR representative, and an employee. Structured because there are certain questions that should be asked. Informal because an informal setting puts both parties at ease and makes the conversation more robust and informative. The purpose is to... View Article
Members OnlyThe H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 are non-immigrant visa categories under the Immigration and Nationality Act. They allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ individuals from foreign countries in specialty occupations. The duration of stay is three years, extendable to six years. Workers on temporary visas who quit or are dismissed from the sponsoring employer must either... View Article
Members OnlyInterviews are the traditional method by which a potential or current employer may assess interested candidates for open positions within an organization. Protocol for interviews can vary significantly between institutions. While some may still conduct in-person interviews only, others are beginning to favor emerging technologies and trends which allow for more flexibility, including video interviews,... View Article
Members OnlyIndividuals performing one or more jobs are usually described as holding a multiple or joint assignment. The jobs can involve very distinct and separate sets of duties, or they may be identical or similar job functions performed for separate organizational entities. The funding for each may come from very different sources, such as state appropriated... View Article
Members OnlyRecruitment refers to the process of identifying and hiring qualified candidates for new or existing positions. Although typically done by in-house HR professionals or hiring departments, third-party recruiting firms can be contracted for hard-to-fill positions or temporary placements. Recruitment can be done externally through targeted advertisement and networking or internally through promotion or transfer. A... View Article
Members OnlyWorkforce planning is an ongoing process that involves assessing existing talent, analyzing goals and trends that will impact talent requirements, identifying methods to meet those requirements, and developing strategies to upskill employees or acquire external talent. Some experts use the terms talent management and human capital management interchangeably with workforce planning. Effective workforce planning can... View Article