Because the health and safety of the U.S. workforces and their families are at the forefront of everyone’s mind during the current Coronavirus outbreak, many companies have implemented strict no travel policies. One of the outcomes of this is an increase in virtual job interviews via phone and video conferencing. Some hiring managers and recruiters… Read more »
Category: HR
Ways to Effectively Use Social Media to Learn About Candidates
These days, everyone has multiple social media accounts they use to keep in touch with friends, illustrate their career goals, and more. As a recruiter or organization looking for the best talent, it’s important that you use and evaluate social media profiles to learn about your prospective employees. After all, this information can be critical… Read more »
Top 3 Ways to Guarantee a Successful Employee Experience
Creating a positive employee experience is vital if you want to be a successful company. It’s crucial companies focus on keeping their employees happy. “In the same way companies expect employees to take a holistic approach to work, companies must take a holistic approach to how they partner with employees.” –Forbes Here are some ways… Read more »
Creating a Strong Employer Brand to Attract Top Talent
In today’s hiring environment in the U.S., unemployment is low so companies need to do everything it takes to attract strong candidates and showcase the organization as a place people want to work. To that effect, it’s crucial that employer branding and visibility are top of mind, especially digitally. “Today’s competitive talent market requires businesses… Read more »
How to Foster a Culture of Learning in Your Organization
“Your organization should reward continuous learning.” -Harvard Business Review With new technologies, employees can develop skills easier than ever. Employees can enroll in part-time online classes to earn certificates and degrees. They can also take one-off courses through programs like LinkedIn Learning. 1. It is important to reward your workers who seek out these… Read more »
3 Ways Younger Workers Can Help Older Employees at the Office
In the New Year, it’s important that everyone on the team can collaborate with one another effectively. And that’s especially important for younger workers who want to better understand their older co-workers so that they can succeed at the office. For employees who fall within the Millennial or Gen Z age ranges, there are tips… Read more »
Why Experts Say Don’t Accept a Counter Offer
Numerous career experts suggest it is never a good idea to accept a counter offer: 1) A counter offer is just a temporary solution to a bigger problem. Much like a Band-Aid on a severe cut, a counter offer only masks underlying issues. For this reason, you should never waver on your decision to leave… Read more »
Trend to Watch: Increased Focus on Performance Management
The year 2020 will mark fierce competition among employers who want to hire and, more importantly, retain the best talent at their organizations. After all, unemployment in the U.S. is hovering at near-historic lows, with the most recent Employment Situation report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics illustrating that the unemployment rate within the executive,… Read more »
How Job Candidates and Interviewers Can Communicate with Each Other Successfully
The job interview is the first opportunity for job candidates and employers to get to know one an-other in person. It’s a critical step in the recruiting process because it gives employers the chance to learn more about a candidate’s strengths and weaknesses, while also enabling the candidate to see if the job they’re applying… Read more »
3 Ways to Successfully Assess a Candidate with Little Industry Experience
When hiring for an open role, experience isn’t everything. In fact, it should only be part of the reason you bring someone to your company. There are many other qualities that will enable employees to thrive and provide value to your organization, and it’s important to evaluate candidates on these attributes as well. Therefore, it’s… Read more »