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In today’s competitive job market, finding the right talent goes beyond evaluating technical skills and qualifications. Emotional Intelligence (EI) has emerged as a crucial factor in the recruitment and hiring process, influencing how well candidates fit within an organization and perform in their roles. EI encompasses the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions, both… Read more »
Creating an effective job description is crucial for attracting top talent and ensuring a successful hiring process. A well-crafted job description not only outlines the responsibilities and qualifications required for the role but also conveys the company’s culture and values. It serves as the first impression potential candidates have of your organization, making it essential… Read more »
Building a cohesive and thriving workplace culture is essential for the success of any organization. Central to this is the concept of cultural fit, where individuals seamlessly integrate with the values, norms, and behaviors that define the organization’s identity. Effectively assessing cultural fit during the hiring process ensures not only a harmonious work environment but… Read more »
Interviews are a crucial aspect of the recruitment process. Employers use a range of techniques to evaluate candidates’ skills, experience, and character traits. Each method has its unique advantages and focuses on different aspects of a candidate’s suitability for a particular role. By using multiple interview techniques, employers can gain a comprehensive understanding of the… Read more »
Employees with the most leadership potential are not going to shout it from the rooftop. It may take a little bit of digging to figure out which of your top-performers have leadership potential. However, if you can spot those who have this unique skill set, your ag company will reap the benefits, and you will… Read more »
It continues to be a candidate’s market, and focusing on reducing your time-to-hire process is essential. According to Harver, only 30% of companies can fill a role within 30 days, and 57% of job seekers lose interest if the hiring process takes too long. The remaining take anywhere between 1-4 months to make a hire!… Read more »
Counter offers seem to be more common in today’s current climate. Employers have found they would rather keep their current talent than go through the tough process of hiring someone new. This is particularly evident in the more niche markets where the pool of experienced, talented candidates is even smaller. Companies are weighing the cost… Read more »
When it comes to the important task of hiring for your company, you need to adopt some best practices for improving candidate experience. Candidate experience is the way the people who apply to work at your company view the hiring process. This begins from the first time they come across your company either on a… Read more »
In 2020 it became essential for companies to find a way to conduct interviews with prospective candidates when Covid prevented in person interactions. According to a study commissioned by HireVue, a video interview and assessment provider, 41 percent of 1,140 hiring leaders said they plan to use a combination of in-person and virtual interviews. The… Read more »
Morris Bixby Group, a leading agribusiness search firm providing the highest quality professional recruiting and career advancement services since 2000, is pleased to announce Mike Eade has joined the firm as Executive Account Lead. Eade has served in a wide range of commercial leadership roles in Ag Chem, Seed, and Animal Health. Now based in… Read more »