The Importance of Hiring the Right Employee the First Time Around

August 17, 2018
Posted in Human Resources

Hiring new employees is a very big deal. The people you choose to be part of your team will either make positive contributions that benefit the entire organization or drag the group down. More than just a skills match, the right hire must also share values and behaviors that align with your company culture. If [...] Read More

Why You Should Look at a Candidate’s Skills and Not Employment Gaps

August 10, 2018
Posted in Human Resources, Management

You scan the resume of an individual who you’ve heard is a promising candidate for your current job opening. Do they meet your educational requirements? Check. What about their professional credentials? Again, check. So far, so good … but wait! What’s up with this gap on their resume? Did they just zone out of the [...] Read More

Back to School – Replacing Summer Help

August 7, 2018
Posted in Human Resources, Management Best Practices

The back to school ads are everywhere, and you know what that means? Your summer workforce is heading out the door. While many of those…

Different Types of Candidates You’ll Interview and How to Handle Them

August 3, 2018
Posted in Human Resources, Management

Unique personalities are what make your workforce so diverse – and every relationship interesting. As you interview candidates for an open position at your company, you may be surprised at the different types of people you meet, even though all of them are vying for the same job. It Takes All Kinds It’s crucial to [...] Read More

Do You Have an Employee Welcome Packet? You Should!

August 1, 2018
Posted in Human Resources

Want every new employee to get off to a great start with your organization? Make sure you roll out the red carpet. New hires…

How to Deal with Unacceptable Behavior in the Workplace

Posted in Human Resources, Management Best Practices

Your employees’ unacceptable behavior hurts your entire workforce. Here are tips to help you deal with poor behaviors at work.

Important Questions to Ask When Conducting Reference Checks

July 27, 2018
Posted in Human Resources, Management

Once seen as a simple formality, candidate reference checks have taken on a much larger role in recent years, as businesses spend more time and effort on making sure they hire the right talent. Did you know that 20 percent of job applicants are knocked out of consideration based on information obtained during these checks? [...] Read More

Is Your Company’s Website Attracting the Candidates You Need?

July 13, 2018
Posted in Human Resources

Your company’s website is the way that clients, customers, and potential new hires are first introduced to you, so it’s an important piece of your overall business plan. Almost immediately, it conveys to the public how much you care about the user experience, whether you take pride in what you do, whether you go the [...] Read More

Attract and Retain Top Talent with a Compensation Plan

Posted in Human Resources, Management

What’s the best way to hold on to your leading employees? The answer is simple: Treat them right. This includes providing competitive wages and benefits. You never want to be in a counteroffer situation, where an employee comes to you with news of a better salary package presented to them by one of your competitors. [...] Read More

Is Your Company Culture Influencing Candidate’s Decisions?

July 6, 2018
Posted in Human Resources

When traveling to a foreign country for the first time, the initial impression you get about the place likely comes from the airport. You land, step off the plane and instantly form an opinion. Is the place bustling or quiet? Are the people pushy or polite? Is the customs area efficient or a bureaucratic nightmare? [...] Read More