The recent 2019 MRINetwork Recruitment Trends Study found that there is a big difference between the easy application process job candidates expect and the antiquated systems that are still in place when it comes to applying for opportunities online. Candidates are frustrated with the current online job application process–some obstacles they see are long applications, inability… Read more »
Category: Management
Are You Losing Top Talent in the Application Process? Here’s Why!
How to Ensure Your Job Application Process Isn’t Eliminating Top Talent Take a look around, almost everywhere you go it seems everyone is on a mobile device. These mechanisms provide us with 24/7 access and the ability to instantly connect to work, and almost every aspect of our personal lives. It should be no surprise… Read more »
Reasons Why Contract Staffing Continues to Increase
The contract workforce appears to be an important hiring solution of choice for businesses in the current economic climate. Statistics compiled from the Staffing Industry Analysts’ Workforce Solutions Buyer Survey 2018 reported 22 percent of respondents said their staff is contract and predict that this number will rise to 30 percent by 2028. According to an article published on HRO… Read more »
How to Craft a Strong Change Narrative for Your Company
When your company is undergoing major change, it can be a tough transition for everyone, especially your organization’s employees. After all, they may be wondering how the company’s transformations will affect them, their roles, responsibilities, co-workers, leadership and other aspects of their lives in the coming months. Click to watch the video. To help dispel… Read more »
Pros and Cons of Using Video to Interview Candidates in Your Business
The hiring process for just one job opening in your organization can consume a lot of your hiring managers’ time. Using video as a tool to conduct candidate job interviews (especially in the early stages) can help decrease the overall amount of time your HR and hiring teams spend in the hiring process–thus saving money.… Read more »
4 Strategies to Communicate Change Effectively and Motivate Employees
Change in an organization is never an easy transition. Many times, executives don’t communicate changes to their employees in a timely manner. Either they don’t think it is important enough, or they just don’t know how to do it. This can leave employees with an “uneasy” feeling that leads to also feeling undervalued. A Quantum… Read more »
Change Management: 3 Strategies to Help Your Business Make Effective Changes
Setting up the Change Management Process for Success Imagine this scenario: your company is preparing for organizational change now or in the coming months. Maybe you need to restructure in order to drive greater productivity and revenue. Perhaps change management is necessary at your firm to complete a large merger or acquisition; regardless of the… Read more »
Tips to Help Employers and Candidates Navigate Wage Laws in the Hiring Process
The wage gap between men and women in the workplace was the catalyst for business owners and lawmakers alike to implement policies that guard against unconscious biases through initiatives such as the Equal Pay Act and Can’t Ask Salary laws. While these protections provide a good baseline, the following strategies can serve as a helpful… Read more »
Retaining the Best Talent: 10 Questions a Boss Should Ask Every Team Member
You’ve worked hard to find and get the “top” talent you need to produce results. Don’t sit back and get too comfortable; now you have to make sure you retain those “A” players on your team. It’s in your best interest to engage with them and find out what makes them passionate about life and… Read more »
4 Easy Tips to Implement an Effective Contingent Workforce Recruitment Strategy
According to Staffing Industry Analysts’ Workforce Solutions Buyer Survey 2018, respondents report that 22 percent of their staff is currently contingent and project that by 2028 that figure will rise to 30 percent. As the blended workforce continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly important to perfect your company’s recruitment strategies to consistently hire strong… Read more »