As an employer, there are few things more frustrating than having a fresh employee decide to quit, or do something that merits firing. After going through the recruiting process, you have finally found an exciting candidate and closed a hole in your workforce. Then they leave and you have to start all over again, setting… Read more »
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What Does Turnover Cost Your Company?
Countless studies and surveys have been performed in an attempt to calculate the exact cost of employee turnover. But the simple fact is that the specific number is different for every employee lost and every company affected. What is clear, however, is that the negative consequences are high, and in many cases, more sweeping than… Read more »
Benefits of Recruiting Passive Candidates
Traditionally, recruiting has been a one-way street. A company puts out a job posting and waits for candidates to come to them. But as anyone who has managed the hiring process knows, this strategy can prove time and labor intensive and deliver uncertain, even disappointing results. In order to improve recruiting strategies, hiring managers are… Read more »
How Does Your Online Presence Impact Candidates?
Regardless of whether you operate a small business, a mid-size company, or a major corporation, you have a significant online presence. At a minimum, you have an official website, and this is likely augmented with various social media profiles. On top of this is any presence you have on major review sites, and factored in… Read more »
Strategies for Effectively Onboarding New Hires
Finding the right candidate is just the first step in a long process. After you’ve made a selection, it’s your responsibility to introduce that new hire to your company, help them feel comfortable, and show them everything they need to know to start making an impact faster. This ongoing process is called onboarding, and it… Read more »
The Value of a Specialized Recruiting Partnership
Are you struggling to fill your vacant positions? Have holes in your workforce held your company back? Is it an ongoing challenge to recruit and retain qualified talent? If you answered yes to any of these questions, a specialized recruiting partnership might be the best solution. Find out why more of today’s companies are pursuing… Read more »
Breaking the “Perfect Hire” Mentality
As the old saying goes, “Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.” This is especially true when it comes to recruiting. Too many companies are willing to drag out the recruitment process endlessly, waiting for the ideal candidate to arrive on their doorstep. And while it’s good to be selective and never… Read more »
Should You Considered “Overqualified” Talent?
Prevailing wisdom says that you should avoid hiring overqualified talent. The thinking goes that candidates who accept a position beneath their qualifications will grow bored, will sacrifice performance, and will ultimately leave sooner. And while there is a certain logic to this attitude, these candidates might not be as hazardous as they’ve been portrayed. Here… Read more »
Strategies to Improve Employee Productivity
The University of Warwick in the UK found that one way to improve employee productivity is to make sure that staff is happy. A happy individual can be up to 12 percent more productive. For employers, finding cost effective ways to lift staff morale could improve bottom lines. Companies such as Google have instituted employee… Read more »
How to Spot a Bad Hire During the Interview Process
The hiring process is costly. Successful businesses hire quickly and effectively, and secure the best that the talent market has to offer. Identifying poor candidates during the interview process can help to reduce screening and background checking costs. Eliminating poor candidates will fill a vacant position faster to avoid loss of productivity, and ultimately avoid… Read more »