As an ever-increasing number of candidates turn to social media to research potential job opportunities, you need to take full advantage of various platforms – from LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Snapchat through niche sites where your targeted audiences tend to gather – as you round out your successful recruitment strategy. Increase Your Reach Effective social [...]
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“Branding is an emotional connection. Make it a priority.” (Beth Rudai, Senior HR Manager, TD Bank) These are words to live by as you continuously improve your reputation among current and prospective employees. To take the concept of employer branding an important step further, also consider this statement by H. Rao and R. Dewar: “The [...]
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A job posting is often a candidate’s first touchpoint with your company, so it has to be right. “Right” means your posting has to resonate with desired talent. Otherwise, their first contact with your opportunity may also be their last. Here are some tips to help ensure every posting is a home run: Choose your [...]
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With new trends and technology comes the need for updated skillsets among workers at all levels of business. It’s an ongoing evolution – and it’s critical to keep up with it as you hire and develop your team. Skills gaps can be signaled by drops in productivity or morale and higher turnover rates, all which [...]
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Everyone has a bad day now and then. But if one of your employees consistently demonstrates poor performance or a negative attitude or behaviors, it may be time to take action. Difficult team members can lead to a toxic environment for everyone with whom they associate. If left unaddressed, problems around difficult employees may lead [...]
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Getting started on anything can be the hardest part – and the cover letter that accompanies your resume is no exception. Yes, cover letters are still important. They are your initial introduction to a potential employer and may even be the deciding factor in whether or not you make the first cut toward landing an [...]
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Fall is here, which means the holiday season isn’t far away. Depending on the nature of your business, you may already be staffing up for the annual seasonal rush. Or, you may need extra talent for special projects or to fill in for permanent employees who are on family or other extended leaves. Whatever the [...]
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On paper, a project manager may look like an unnecessary HR expense. Does this employee really deliver significantly towards profitability and your bottom line? You may not think so at first – but launching key projects without a good manager at the helm is a recipe for failure. There’s no doubt that qualified project managers [...]
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Getting called by an employer to come in for an interview as a result of your resume or other efforts isn’t like a game of horseshoes. You don’t get any points for “almost” achieving a perfect hit. The form rejection letter never says, “For what it’s worth, you were so close … “ How [...]
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Employee feedback is at the core of personal and professional success. According to Gallup’s recent State of the American Workplace Report, “Employees are more likely to learn and grow when they receive immediate feedback that is specific, targeted at their development, and able to be put into practice right away.” Here are five tips [...]
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March 10, 2024
