Job Seekers Are Scared – Here’s How to Make Them Comfortable

As a hiring manager, you certainly feel the stress around the process of bringing on a new employee for your open position. But, you also have you put yourself in the candidates’ shoes? Job seekers are scared, and that’s natural. So how can you make them more comfortable? Before you bring in your next set… Read more »

Onboarding Costs – Do You Know What They Really Are?

Onboarding is the act of bringing a new employee into your company. It typically involves orientation, training, personnel paperwork, and other sundry items. All of those things cost money, but do you know how much? Understanding the costs of onboarding will help you eliminate unnecessary spending, make good hiring choices from the start, and maximize… Read more »

Day 1 – How to Make It Easier for Your New Employees

Just like an employee needs to make a good first impression to their new company, a company needs to make a good first impression to their new employee. How can you make the first day on the job easier for brand new staff members? If you don’t, they may quickly become dissatisfied with your organization… Read more »

Overtime vs. Temporary Workers: How To Make the Right Decision for Your Team

Busy seasons and major projects happen, and that usually means it’s all hands on deck until the work is done. But should you ask your team to work overtime or should you consider bringing on temporary employees? There are a few things to evaluate before you make a decision. Here are the questions you should… Read more »

Can a Recruiter Help Eliminate the Salary Gap Between Men and Women?

There has been a lot of talk over the last few years about the gender pay gap. There are certainly people on both sides of the conversation, but the truth is many women in professional roles make less than their male counterparts in the exact same positions. Can there be a solution to this? And,… Read more »

Don’t Hire Blind: The Importance of Vetting IT Job Candidates

When you’re in charge of hiring talent for your IT department, do you enter the situation blind? With dozens of resumes and interviews, how do you choose the right person for the job beyond a gut feeling about them? The truth is, the proper vetting will be an important component to hiring top IT talent… Read more »

Don’t Overlook Your Company’s Most Valuable Resource!

While turnover can be an unfortunate side-effect of doing business, when a pattern starts to emerge that more people are leaving than starting, you may have a problem on your hands. If you ignore your employees or don’t work hard to retain them, you may find yourself in a position to consistently replace even your… Read more »