Are you working with social recruiting in your business? This is the use of social media platforms to source potential candidates. But social media has its own ecosystem and rules of engagement, so you need to know how to navigate it for this purpose. That’s why we recommend the 4 W’s of social recruiting. They… Read more »
Have you ever considered hiring talent from your competition? It’s a perfect pool, right? You know they have the skills to do what you need, and you may not have to give them much training. But is it ethical? And even if it is, is it legal? Here are some things you should know, even… Read more »
It’s never too late to plan for a strong 2020. While you may think that April is too far in, it’s a great time to review where you were in Q4 of 2019 and Q1 of 2020. Where have you fallen short, and how you can refocus and direct your energies more positively for a… Read more »
While the skills a candidate brings to the table are an essential part of the puzzle in terms of hiring, they aren’t the only aspects to consider. It’s also essential that you are able to assess if someone will be a good fit in your role and the team you’ve already assembled. This is generally… Read more »
When asked, managers all seem to agree that soft skills are essential for successful employees. But what are soft skills, and how do you know if your candidates have the right ones? Soft skills are those intangible personality traits that can be hard to put into words. They’re things like communication style, ability to organize,… Read more »
Have you considered working short-term jobs? Maybe you’re between jobs and need some extra cash, or perhaps you would rather have the flexibility that temporary work has to offer. But how can you become the temporary associate that the company wants to hire? Here are some tips to help you improve your chance of getting… Read more »
Do your temp workers feel at home in your workplace? It can be hard for short-term employees to feel welcome, but it’s entirely up to you and your staff to create a program that can help integrate temps into your company culture. You can do this through onboarding practices designed to include contingent workers. Here… Read more »
It’s the season for goblins and ghouls, but you don’t want to scare off potential employees this Halloween. Did you know that some of the things you’re doing in your hiring process actually cause candidates to avoid applying or completing the process? What are you guilty of doing in your practices that might be keeping… Read more »
Recruiting is both an art and a science and its processes are continually evolving. It wasn’t long ago that recruiters and hiring managers didn’t use the internet at all to find top local candidates. Today, there are so many online resources it’s hard to keep them all straight. You probably know that LinkedIn is considered… Read more »
Interviewing is a complex process. It can be hard to think of the right questions to ask a candidate to ensure that you’re hiring the right person for the job. But the questions you ask should provide an opportunity to gain important insight into a candidate’s background and skillset. So, beyond “Tell me about yourself,”… Read more »
