If you have been casting your nets in the same old ways and are not locating the most suitable talent for your company, you may find that performing a candidate search strategy audit can help you target the areas of your approach that need improvement. Ultimately, regular audits can help you cut hiring costs while increasing your company
There are countless possibilities of excuses you could hear if a candidate cannot make a scheduled interview. Some of them are laughable and overly detailed (
A successful onboarding process can save your company time and money, increase employee satisfaction and productivity, and decrease turnover rate. This is quickly becoming the trend to follow in business, and there are many reasons to jump aboard. Follow these tips to create an onboarding routine or to revamp your current plan: Easy does it. Setting aside more time that seems necessary for the onboarding process (think five days as opposed to one or two) is actually a good investment [...]
In the beginning of spring, we all begin to reawaken. This lovely feeling of springtime renewal does wonders for our spirits, but often wreaks havoc upon our productivity. Good managers know that this seasonal mood shift can be harnessed to help create a boost in productivity--and habits that can last all year long. Emphasize starting. Encourage your employees to begins as many things as possible--with the caveat that their objective is to finish (or sign off on) each task they [...]
Each quarter, businesses are bleeding dollar after unproductive dollar into their hiring processes, only to find that they are wasting funds on systems that are just not working. In order to avoid this costly mistake, take this first quarter to examine your company
While being a human resource manager is a very valuable and rewarding position, it does come with some discomfort. Managing employees includes retaining top talent and improving the workplace for your employees; it also means dealing with situations you don
A new year brings many new opportunities and beginnings--but it can also bring unique challenges in the hiring department. Creating a plan to accommodate these challenges (and even use them to your advantage!) is a great way to get your business off to the best start possible in 2013. Consider the following to stay on top of your business plan: Consider video. According to Today, six in 10 companies utilized video in their hiring strategies for 2012. This trend is [...]
