Category: Employers

Hiring Trends In Dallas For The Summer

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The Dallas-Fort Worth area is continuing to grow, which means new job opportunities are available every day. As the summer kicks into high gear it is important to understand the current hiring trends and how they might affect individual job seekers and businesses in the area. As a manager, what should you know about the… Read more »

Should You Treat Each Employee Equally?

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Favoritism is cited frequently as a reason some employees are dissatisfied with their jobs. They feel their boss gives unfair, preferential treatment to one or a handful of other employees. Employers, on the other hand, view this behavior very differently. They are looking at performance levels and are treating employees accordingly. But is this the… Read more »

Is It Possible to Find Your Ideal Candidate?

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When you’re creating your job description to begin the search for a new candidate, you probably have an ideal in mind. Is it realistic to believe that you can hire this perfect candidate? Before you start reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates, it is important to think realistically so you don’t fall too far down the… Read more »

Make Temporary Help Feel Welcome Quickly

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A new employee always has a period of adjustment but for a temporary staff member the first few days on the job can be even more difficult. Often temps don’t feel like a full-fledged member of the team so it is imperative that managers make an effort to help them feel welcome starting on their… Read more »

Create A Worthwhile Summer Internship

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Interns can seem like a free or cheap source of labor but that shouldn’t be the only motivation for creating an internship program at your company. These young professionals are looking to you and your company to be a mentor for their developing career, and you have the opportunity to create an exceptional experience that… Read more »

Use Mobile To Find Talented Candidates

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Statistics show that a high percentage of working adults connect to the Internet solely through their smart phones and other electronic devices. Knowing this information, it is important that businesses target potential employees through these channels. How can your company have a digital presence so you can be found and impress the right candidates? Here… Read more »

How To Perform A Proper Employee Background Check

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Vetting a candidate before making a job offer is an important step. Do you expect your candidates to pass a background check? If so, do you know the proper ways to perform a background check on potential employees? Making a mistake on this part of the process could be costly to your business in the… Read more »

Should You Hire Based On “Experience” Or “Potential”?

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Hiring for experience is just one aspect of making the right decision about a new employee. The interview may not provide the entire picture. For the last several years, employers have been firm when hiring people with the exact skills they deem necessary for the job. However, being specific doesn’t guarantee an employee will excel at… Read more »

How To Set Up Successful Employees With Onboarding

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Did you know most employees who leave before completing the first 90 days of a new job are dissatisfied with management or feel they aren’t equipped to handle the job after training? It is up to you to ensure your new staff members have the tools they need to succeed in your business. Creating an… Read more »

How To Know Which Employees To Take From Temp To Hire

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Have you been working with temporary employees for some time? Maybe you see a need in your company for a permanent role. You might have the talent to fill it already working for you on a short-term basis. How do you determine which temporary candidate you should invite to take a permanent position in your… Read more »