When employees stay on the job for some time, they tend to feel a sense of belonging, which can contribute to higher morale among their colleagues. TeKay and Neil discuss some simple ways to accomplish the retention goal. Tune in for the full segment this Saturday at 7:30 a.m. on Classy 1230 AM.
Georgia Power has committed $200,000 to Augusta University to help improve the quality of the teacher workforce in Richmond County. The university’s College of Education and Human Development is using the funds to launch Richmond Recruitment and Retention, or the R3 Initiative. First and foremost, the R3 initiative will aim to recruit more high school seniors – especially minority male students – to a career in education. Nearly 85% of Richmond County students are members of minority groups. “We are trying to create more diversity by recruiting differently and providing
What words come to your mind when you think of Medicare Part D? Complex – Confusing – Ever-Changing – Choices – Deadlines? Not only do you have to maintain the success of your operations, employee retention, payroll taxes, and employee insurances but you must also comply with Medicare Part D requirements. What is Medicare Part D? Medicare Part D is an option to help cover prescription costs for everyone who qualifies for Medicare. It is a separate prescription drug plan which varies in costs and covered drugs, all of which
Employee turnover is a big workforce problem with an average cost of $4,969 per employee. HR Expert and Professional Mediator, TeKay Brown-Taylor talks about the issue with ABD Publisher, Neil Gordon. To learn more, tune in to Classy 1230 AM this Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m.
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA are holding workshops today and on Aug. 30 to assist job seekers whose job search skills may be rusty. The workshops are a lead-in to the Career and Resource Expo on Sept. 9. Jennifer Tyner, Vice President of Marketing and Development, told ABD the workshops are an opportunity to gain experience about the expo, and to be better prepared to attend. “They could get their resumes looked at, they could connect with a career coach,” she explained, adding, “We also want to
The number of years employees stay on the job continues to drop, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. HR expert, TeKay Brown-Taylor discussed how this might impact your business. You can watch the full half-hour program this Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. on Classy 1230 AM.
This week on Classy 1230 AM, we are talking all about the hiring process from start to finish and that includes salaries. In today’s short video clip, we explore whether employers should disclose how much the position pays in the job description.
This Wednesday and Friday morning, you’re invited to FREE workshops to get you ready for a big job fair on September 9th. The workshops aim to equip local job seekers with the skills and confidence to make a strong impression on potential employers. The Career Services Department at Goodwill will help you craft a standout resume to ace the interview. Each session will provide practical advice and hands-on support to help participants navigate the Expo with confidence. “We want to ensure that every job seeker who walks into the Expo is fully
Contact: Stacey Lewis, Recruiting Manager Phone: 888-365-2104 Website: Aurubis Richmond Address: 439 Valencia Way Augusta, GA 30906 Founded in 1866 in Hamburg, Germany, Aurubis Richmond, is the first multi-metal recycling center for complex materials in the United States and is housed in the state of Georgia, right here in the Garden City! Since its groundbreaking in June 2022, the plant has been making history ever since. HR Director, Patrick Raley says that making Georgia the home for the facility just made sense. “Georgia just made sense for a number of reasons,”
This week, our H.R. expert, TeKay Brown-Taylor is tackling the recruitment process for companies. It will culminate in a full half-hour program this Saturday morning at 7:30 on 1230 AM. Today, she looks at how to weed out and eliminate candidates.
