How much time do you spend crafting an attractive job description for an open role? Most hiring managers tend to copy the current job description, slap it online and hope for the best. However, job descriptions are a sales tool for attracting top talent and in a tight employment market, companies need every advantage to… Read more »
How to Spark Creativity in Your Team
Sales and marketing teams need collaborative work environments to succeed. New ideas, innovation and problem-solving are only possible when you foster creativity among the group. Use these simple strategies to spark more creativity on your team. Focus on Diversity If everyone on your team comes from similar backgrounds and has had similar life experiences, they… Read more »
What are the Signs of an Unhappy Employee?
Ideally, all of your employees would be happy all day, every day. Realistically, however, you will encounter unhappy employees from time to time. The reasons why employees become unhappy can vary – they may be related to their responsibilities, company culture, coworker conflict, or even personal issues. No matter the source, it is important to… Read more »
Why You Should Grow Your Talent Pool From Within
Finding talented candidates in today’s market is a challenge. From low unemployment to baby boomer retirements to skill gaps and more, employers are struggling to find well-aligned candidates. However, by growing your talent pool from within, you can find great candidates and control recruiting costs. Internal Candidates Save Time Promoting from within removes any uncertainty… Read more »
What is a Job Hopper, and How Can They Hurt Your Business?
For decades, hiring managers avoided hiring job hoppers, but in recent years – thanks to the Millennial penchant for job hopping – there has been a push to give job hoppers a second look. You can find endless justifications for hiring someone who is a serial hopper, but should you take the chance with your… Read more »
How To Motivate A Bored Team
It would be ideal if every employee on your team maintained a continuously high level of motivation and enthusiasm for their work 52 weeks a year. Unfortunately, this is not reality. Boredom can creep in at any time – especially for employees whose jobs involve monotonous or repetitive tasks or for employees who are not… Read more »
Five Ways To Spot a Liar In An Interview
Think job candidates rarely lie? Think again. According to separate studies from both CareerBuilder and HireRight, 75-85 percent of employers say they have caught job applicants lying on their resumes or in job interviews. The good news is, you can learn to spot a liar in an interview if you know what to look for.… Read more »
Are Recruiting Challenges Holding Your Team Back?
In a tight talent market due to low unemployment, unfilled jobs are a common problem in the agriculture industry. Many companies have simply accepted vacancies as a new reality, but recruiting challenges could be holding back your team – and your business. The High Cost Of Recruiting Challenges According to Deloitte, it takes an average… Read more »
How Much Does a Poor Hire Cost?
Every hiring manager knows that a bad hire is expensive, costing anywhere from 25% to 250% of one year’s salary for the role. But it’s not just recruiting costs that figure into the total impact on your bottom line. A bad hire can have a major ripple effect across the organization, significantly raising the total… Read more »
Identifying Your Hiring Needs
When it comes to hiring, many agricultural companies take this approach: When a position opens, they hire for that job. Simple, right? However, many of those same companies also report a constant struggle to find the right people when they need them. Companies that do an excellent job of sourcing talent don’t take this type… Read more »