Recruiting is reactionary. There is an opening with 5 “Must Have” requirements and the hiring manager’s sole focus is finding those requirements to fill the job. This process often hurts companies in the long term, as hiring is not approached in a way that builds the bench strength that is needed down the road. The… Read more »
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COVID-19 has Forced Employer’s Hand – Remote Working is here to Stay
Remote working has always been a dirty word to some (most) companies. They see the potential for lazy, unproductive workers slacking off when they aren’t in the formal office setting. The trend has been changing over the past few years and with that COVID-19 shutdowns, it is now a reality for all businesses. Here is… Read more »
Remote Working? How About Remote Onboarding?
As remote working has become a more popular, many companies have faced the challenges of remote onboarding. With the huge spike in remote working and continued hiring as a result of COVID-19, many companies who were not prepared to face remote onboarding are beginning to see the challenges. This article provides some great information about… Read more »
Improve Your Employer Brand to Appeal to More Candidates
Why do some companies have people knocking on their door for a job while others can’t seem to generate any interest in the openings? It all comes down to how they are branded and what type of impact they are making in the market. Without a great story that excites people about your mission and… Read more »
Having Trouble Landing the Best Candidates?
Anyone who has been involved in recruiting in 2019 knows the harsh reality – there just aren’t enough qualified candidates available. Add to that the fact that once good candidates become open to new roles, they are usually off the market in a matter of weeks. Flawed hiring processes are being exposed in this market… Read more »
The Top Four Things that Candidates Want in The Hiring Process
In this candidate drive market, candidate experience has become critical to landing the best candidates. Companies who waste time and fail to communicate or be transparent are being left behind by the companies who are on their hiring game. This article provides great insight into what candidates want during an interview process and even details… Read more »
In a Metric Driven World, Quality of Hire Should be Most Important!
We have metrics to track every part of the hiring process, but this article highlights the most important one – Quality of Hire. There are multiple parts to this metric and after breaking it down, you can see which parts fall on the recruiter and which fall on the hiring company. Both parts are equally… Read more »
Is it Time to Implement a More Structured Interview Approach?
Do you prepare before interviewing candidates or do you shoot from the hip? Evidence shows that implementing a more structured interview approach can not only lead to faster and higher quality hiring decisions, but can also improve the candidate experience. This article details why you might want to consider getting more structure in your interview… Read more »
Steer Clear of these Common Recruiting Pitfalls!
The costs of filling a position and the even bigger costs of leaving the position vacant can be crippling for any business. Recruiting the right candidate is never an easy process – don’t make it harder on yourself. This article identifies 7 common mistakes that you can avoid to make sure that you can fill… Read more »
3 Tips to Help Get Your Job Filled Fast
There are many reasons why positions go unfilled – job specs, hiring process, picky hiring manager, and the list goes on. This article gives a few tips to help make sure you can quickly get your position filled.