As a job seeker who works with staffing agencies, you probably know much of what they can do for you. For example, agencies can match you with a diverse range (or a specialized range) of job opportunities. However, it is also helpful to know the situation from the other side of the business. Here is […]
Expectations have shifted when it comes to employee recognition. For example, going back at least 20 years, many, if not most, great employees went unrecognized for years at a time. Now, however, Millennials entering the work force are used to being recognized often, and it serves as a valuable motivation tool. The issue is not […]
Much of a hiring manager’s job takes place before he or she meets any job candidates. There is recruiting, for example, and preparing for interviews. But there is also is social media outreach; in fact, according to Blogging4Jobs, 96 percent of recruiters use social media to source job candidates. Below, you’ll find five tips to help you […]
As a hiring manager or HR professional, how much thought do you put into where and how you recruit? For instance, if you post job ads on both Craigslist and Monster, do you know why you choose these specific sites, and do you track the quality of the hires you make on each site? A […]
When you hire employees whom you expect to be around a long time, you train them. However, too many businesses do not train temporary employees, or do not train them enough. Not training/undertraining is a mistake, but the good news is that you can apply most of the principles you already use to train permanent […]
There are many reasons that your business might need to find a different type of employee. Perhaps you need more innovation, or most applicants are lacking certain skill sets. The trick to finding the right employee could lie in searching outside of your industry. This method can be a lot of fun, and here’s why […]
Did you know that as many as 70 percent of job searchers use networking to land their positions? Because Millennials are so comfortable with technology, they may prefer online job searches to networking, but to avoid building relationships in person entirely is a mistake. Fortunately, there are ways to marry both worlds. Below, we share […]