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We’ve started this LinkedIn Newsletter to share the most important headlines and highlights of the past month with our readership of 25,000+ HR and Recruiting Pros.

At SelectSoftware Reviews we spend thousands of hours a year reviewing solutions in recruitment and HR Tech. As part of our work, we also publish the SSR Newsletter twice a week to bring you expert insight covering HR Tech, as well as strategic HR, TA and PeopleOps topics.

We hope you enjoy this monthly roundup of what we consider must reads for all People Pros. What you can expect to find in this edition:

Thanks,

Phil Strazzulla

Founder, SSR

First, Some Data From Our Research Team

How Many Jobs Are Available in Consumer Services?

Consumer services are services sold to individuals and families rather than to businesses. Retail, hospitality, leisure, education, healthcare, and social services are considered core consumer services fields, but there are plenty more subcategories and examples.

There are more than 130 million people working consumer service jobs in the US alone, with another 9.1 million service sector jobs currently available according to the latest estimates.

Read the full study here…

Which U.S. State Has the Happiest Employees?

Our new nationwide happiness index reveals which states are home to the most satisfied employees. The index evaluates each state based on wages, quit rates, commute times, working hours, injuries, paid time off, and state positivity levels.?

Find out which state has the happiest workers here…

Insight from our HR Expert Network

Your Guide to New Employee Orientation Programs

By Melissa Kong

The significance of employee orientation, how it differs from onboarding, a simple checklist for organizing an effective orientation, and best practices to create a compelling employee orientation strategy.

Employee Offboarding in an Era Where Employee Experience Is Paramount

By Danielle M. Jones, Esq.

Your guide to understanding and conducting a meaningful offboarding process, including a checklist and step-by-step guide.

4 High-Value Recruitment Metrics to Evaluate Your Recruiting Efforts

By Trent Cotton

This article looks at what makes for successful recruitment, common recruitment metrics usually examined, and why these conventional metrics might not tell the whole story. We also explore some high-value recruitment metrics that can provide a more comprehensive understanding of your recruitment process.

HR Tech Support

How Is AI Used in Applicant Tracking Systems?

For employers, AI native to an ATS means a quicker and more efficient hiring process. For job seekers, it is a new landscape to navigate. By integrating AI into ATS systems, companies are not only automating administrative tasks but also enabling sophisticated analysis of candidate data.

The Ultimate ATS Implementation Guide

Keen to implement a new ATS system at your organization? This article takes a holistic look at the preparation, testing, and follow-up measures you can take to ensure buy-in and adoption from key stakeholders.

The Best Applicant Tracking Systems for Your Small Business

Not every ATS is geared toward fulfilling the hiring needs of a start-up or small company. We’ve tested solutions, done the demos, and asked the hard questions to spare you the effort of looking into unsuitable solutions. Here are the ATS tools we recommend for your serious consideration.

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Recommended Reading From Around The Web

Low-Quality Feedback Is Driving Employee Retention Down

New data reveals that low-quality (biased or unactionable) performance feedback makes employees 63% more likely to quit. And 29% of women don't understand what’s required of them to earn their next promotion. Read the full study at Textio?

It's Not Just You. LinkedIn Has Gotten Really Weird

The number of LinkedIn posts grew 41% from 2021 to 2023. But it's the content of the posts that's shifted the most, turning LinkedIn into one of the world's strangest social networks. More at Insider

58% of Hybrid Employees Are “Coffee Badging”

Also known as showing face at the office and then leaving to continue their workday at home according to Owl Labs' State of Hybrid Work Report.

Remote Work Cuts Employee Carbon Footprint

Researchers found that working remotely can reduce the carbon footprint of an average American office employee by 50% if they adopt energy-conservation measures. More at Scientific American

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