Grace Navera

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Re: Double-Time Policies
My company is in aerospace manufacturing in Northern KY and we pay double time for Sunday time (not part of typical schedule)
- Grace_navera
- 2 yrs ago
- 1
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Difficulty Finding Applicants
We use Paycor Recruiting but usually add Indeed sponsorship to boost applicants. Without it, postings don't get much attention.
- Grace_navera
- 2 yrs ago
- 3
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Reported - view
Re: Redesigning Compensation Strategy
I recently finished a market study for our hourly roles. We used Economic Research Institute for the salary surveys. I corroborated the data there with other market indicators like job postings and…
- Grace_navera
- 2 yrs ago
- 1
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Employee Referrals - How much does your company offer?
We've had two programs. First program was $500. $250 upon hire and another $250 at their 3 month mark. Now our program is $1000 but only after the new hire has completed one year of employment.…
- Grace_navera
- 3 yrs ago
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Reported - view
Re: Tips to limit candidate ghosting?
@Robin That's a good point. I haven't checked that recently. We very well might have some old ones out there. Thank you!
- Grace_navera
- 3 yrs ago
- 1
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Reported - view
Re: Tips to limit candidate ghosting?
@Jodi Thanks for sharing your tip!
- Grace_navera
- 3 yrs ago
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Reported - view
Tips to limit candidate ghosting?

I'm recruiting for entry-level manufacturing roles in Hebron, KY. We are offering starting pay between $16.50 and $20/hr depending on the role. I'm finding that only 30% of the people I invite to…
- Grace_navera
- 3 yrs ago
- 6replies
- 49
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
Re: Hours Worked and Paid Leave Clarity
Hello Tiffany, I'm afraid I don't fully understand the issue you are describing. Here is how our company policy treats overtime pay: "The overtime rate is one and one half (1½) times your regular…
- Grace_navera
- 3 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Mandated use of PTO balance on FMLA
Hi! We do not require the use of PTO when an employee is on FMLA. We are a manufacturing company...
- Grace_navera
- 3 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Employee Suggestion Box
Hi Niki, I work at a manufacturing site where employees have a lot more contact with supervisors so my experience may not be relevant. I have found that when we have used the suggestion box,…
- Grace_navera
- 4 yrs ago
- Employee Relations
- Reported - view
Re: Reducing headcount - Do's and Don'ts
Hi Hope, I'm no expert in this but I unfortunately had to furlough and lay off people this past spring. I would advise that you consult an attorney on how to mitigate risks.…
- Grace_navera
- 4 yrs ago
- Employee Relations
- Reported - view
Looking for pre-employment assessment recommendations

I support recruiting for production roles at my company and have struggled to assess in an interview if a candidate would excel in the job. Are there any assessments you have used that we can have…
- Grace_navera
- updated 5 yrs ago
- 5replies
- 38
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
Re: HR/Employee Communication
Hi Katie, we have some of the same challenges. We are a smaller site, so in addition to sending information out via email, I highlight important announcements during our monthly all-hands meetings.…
- Grace_navera
- 5 yrs ago
- Discussions
- Reported - view
Re: Occupational Pre-Employment Testing
Our company has switched to St. Elizabeth Business Health here in Northern Kentucky. So far I believe we have had fewer complaints.
- Grace_navera
- 5 yrs ago
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Reported - view
Re: Recognition & Engagement - Looking for Ideas
Hi Christina! Our team (manufacturing environment) has done several events to enhance our work environment: We did a corn hole tournament during March Madness. We even had a bracket contest with it.…
- Grace_navera
- 5 yrs ago
- 1
- Employee Relations
- Reported - view
Re: Onboarding Process
@Tori ODoherty Yes, at least the supervisor and I (HR) will meet with the individual. Depending on where they are in their training, the training manager will participate as well.
- Grace_navera
- 7 yrs ago
- Discussions
- Reported - view
Re: Onboarding Process
Hi Tori, we have implemented a one page form where the manager evaluates the employee's performance so far and the employee can answer questions about their experience.…
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- Grace_navera
- 7 yrs ago
- Discussions
- Reported - view
Re: LinkedIn activity - Any advantage for job seekers?
From my perspective, I would agree with Nicole that it would depend on the position. For most of my professional openings (engineering, IT, manufacturing leadership...…
- Grace_navera
- 7 yrs ago
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Reported - view
Re: FInding qualified employees
I am having a very similar challenge. I have had some success doing employer presentations at a local technical college. Not sure of any other panels.
- Grace_navera
- 7 yrs ago
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Reported - view
Re: Competitor EE Poaching
Personally, I would be transparent with the applicants. The only risk I see is that employees of both companies might become upset about the limitation.…
- Grace_navera
- 7 yrs ago
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Reported - view
Re: Parental Leave
Hi Allison, We have several hundred employees but don't currently offer anything besides short-term disability, use of PTO, and an ability to request unpaid leave.…
- Grace_navera
- 8 yrs ago
- 2
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Looking for HRIS System Recommendations
Hi! We use Paycor for our HRIS and are pleased with it. They seem to be responsive with what their users need and want for system features. Not sure if it would be compatible with your POS…
- Grace_navera
- 8 yrs ago
- Discussions
- Reported - view
Re: Global Talent Management Software
Hi Kelly! While our company does not currently use a Talent Management Platform, we just finished a two month process searching for one. We ended up selecting Cornerstone On Demand.…
- Grace_navera
- 8 yrs ago
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Reported - view
Re: Applicant Tracking System
Hi Sheryl, My company has been with iCIMS for the past three years. They have great customer service - very responsive. Even though we've had no major complaints, personally,…
- Grace_navera
- 8 yrs ago
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Reported - view
Re: Use of LinkedIn during hiring process
Hi Mariellen, I use LinkedIn Recruiter. My role is recruiting for our salaried positions so I typically am searching for "professional" positions like engineering, supervision, quality, and IT.…
- Grace_navera
- 8 yrs ago
- Discussions
- Reported - view

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Grace Navera

My Posts

Re: Double-Time Policies

Re: Difficulty Finding Applicants

Re: Redesigning Compensation Strategy

Re: Employee Referrals - How much does your company offer?

Re: Tips to limit candidate ghosting?

Re: Tips to limit candidate ghosting?

Tips to limit candidate ghosting?

Re: Hours Worked and Paid Leave Clarity

Re: Mandated use of PTO balance on FMLA

Re: Employee Suggestion Box

Re: Reducing headcount - Do's and Don'ts

Looking for pre-employment assessment recommendations

Re: HR/Employee Communication

Re: Occupational Pre-Employment Testing

Re: Recognition & Engagement - Looking for Ideas

Re: Onboarding Process

Re: Onboarding Process

Re: LinkedIn activity - Any advantage for job seekers?

Re: FInding qualified employees

Re: Competitor EE Poaching

Re: Parental Leave

Re: Looking for HRIS System Recommendations

Re: Global Talent Management Software

Re: Applicant Tracking System

Re: Use of LinkedIn during hiring process

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