Why Candidates Should Receive a Rejection Letter

The long interview process has ended and you’ve finally chosen your candidate from among the many. Next step, onboarding the new hire and making the transition as seamless as possible--but what about the finalists you didn’t choose? Do you really need to do anything more with them? Yes.From a candidate’s perspective, they may have sent [...] Read More

Why an Ongoing Recruitment Strategy Is Vital for Success

When considering a recruitment strategy, take a cue from the Boy Scouts: Be prepared. Employers who have a constant flow of recruits – rather than simply starting to look when an opening pops up – will always have quality candidates at the ready. Let’s look at some of the “hows” and the “whys” of an [...] Read More

Don’t Let the Summer Heat Ruin Team Productivity

When it’s hot, it’s hot. And when it’s summer, work may not always be the first thing on your employees’ minds. The kids are out of school, vacations are beckoning, and the pool looks pretty darned good right about now … As an employer, you can scarcely afford to let productivity or profitability suffer just [...] Read More

How to Diffuse Workplace Negativity Before It Escalates

Employers want their offices to act as well-oiled machines with everyone getting along – or at least having disagreements that lead to greater understanding of each others’ positions. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen – and when the negative vibes go unchecked, they can poison the entire workplace. So here are some suggestions on how to [...] Read More

Hiring Productive Employees that Strive for Success

Employers face challenges in the search for productive workers. In a region where hospitality, entertainment, retail, and construction represent the largest sectors, workers often switch employers or become less committed. Employers need strategies to find committed workers and ways to keep them engaged.Increasing wages is one strategy that can ensure that your company attracts potential [...] Read More

4 Character Traits to Look for in a New Hire

Recruiting is expensive. The associated costs of a new hire can run as high as 150 percent of the employee’s annual salary. What are the most important traits you should seek in candidates to ensure that every new hire is a success? Four forerunners are: Aptitude Fifty-seven percent of businesses say they face a critical [...] Read More