The concept behind skills-based hiring is straightforward: hiring based on a candidate’s practical skills and performance, rather than their education and other formal qualifications. Not to disregard those qualifications, of course. But skills-based hiring can be more efficient than more traditional methods; namely, those referred to as “degree based” where candidates are automatically eliminated from [...]
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Today, companies are facing a challenging situation, particularly when it comes to the sansdemic. Essentially, there aren’t enough members of the labor force to go around, leading to ongoing hiring difficulties that will remain part of the equation for the foreseeable future. Fortunately, overcoming the issues created by the sansdemic is possible. By focusing on [...]
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Today’s employers are facing mounting challenges when it comes to cultivating a capable workforce. One key factor is the sansdemic, a situation where the labor force isn’t large enough to meet overall demand. While labor force fluctuations aren’t uncommon, the current state isn’t likely to improve. Instead, more Baby Boomer retirements, lower birth rates, and [...]
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Of all the reasons for marketing your business, and audiences to market it to, selling your strengths and unique brand to potential new hires is top priority - because without the right people on your team, there’s no hope for your product or service to succeed. So it needs to happen - and it needs [...]
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When your employees are chronically stressed, it can negatively impact productivity, morale, engagement, and retention. Although some work-related stress is normal, an excessive and prolonged state of stress must be addressed before it’s too late and you lose top talent. Learn more about how to reduce employee stress in the workplace: Encourage Work Life Balance [...]
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In the second quarter of 2023, it continues to be a candidate-driven labor market, with employers facing stiff competition when it comes to finding and retaining desired candidates. Perfecting your staffing and recruiting process to meet this demand is critical. Keep your eye on the prize this spring and going forward, so you can continue [...]
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Everyone wants to feel valued and appreciated. It’s a simple, basic human need in all areas of life, including work. There’s both business case and a human case for showing gratitude and recognizing your employees for their contributions and commitment to your business. A recent American Psychological Association study showed that 93 percent of employees [...]
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It’s an ongoing challenge to attract top talent. To beat the competition, you need to fine tune every aspect of your hiring process, including the postings you write for open jobs at your company. Make sure your postings - like all the steps you follow in sourcing desired candidates - sell your organization as the [...]
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The term “transferable skills” is, in essence, self-explanatory. It refers to positive abilities and strengths in job candidates which seamlessly transfer from job to job and industry to industry. As you assess applicants for a role, you need to be able to evaluate these qualities just as you do the education and level of professional [...]
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Being in a position of authority is not necessarily the same as being considered a leader. Effective leadership requires developing and implementing particular characteristics to guide employees to be motivated to succeed and achieve departmental and organizational goals. Learn more about how to become a better leader: Clarity Since employees look to leadership to provide [...]
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April 26, 2023
