Hiring and Retention—The Most Popular Topics from 2024

What were the hottest HR topics of 2024? From navigating tricky hiring challenges to setting employees up for success, join Anita Grantham and Vanessa Brulotte as they break down the ten most popular conversations from HR Unplugged in 2024!

We discuss everything from how the "cake” framework connects to HR strategy to attracting bilingual candidates, and why recruiters shouldn’t feel subordinate to hiring managers.

You’ll also hear about some of the guests we’ve had on the show, including Tim Sackett and Casey Bailey, along with tips on how HR professionals can earn credibility as new hires. Plus, we discuss the importance of deciding on milestones and metrics to ensure transparency in the hiring and onboarding process, as well as how to make the most of performance reviews.

Key moments:

• Why job onboarding is often overlooked compared to paperwork and company onboarding
• The importance of tone and approach when dealing with sensitive topics, such as firing
• Why developing a scorecard for hiring is essential
• How to set employees up for success by demonstrating what winning looks like
• Why performance in a role should be tied back to performance management
• How to maximize the impact of performance improvement plans
• How to structure the first forty-four days of employee success

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• Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/
• Join HR Heroes Slack Community:
• https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw
• Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/