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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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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Finding a new job while you’re employed is a best-case scenario. It puts you in an excellent position to negotiate the best possible deal as you take your next career step. But at the same time, it poses its own challenges, which if mishandled can result in major, damaging faux pas. To ensure it works [...]
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When Covid-19 broadsided the world in 2020, it marked the onset of a new normal in life and at work. It was a challenging time, to say the least, but one of the positive trends that emerged was realization of the importance of soft skills when it comes to workplace interactions and related successful outcomes. [...]
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There are lots of job opportunities out there. It may not always feel that way - or at least, it may seem overwhelming to try and find the right job for you. But if you have a plan of action in place, achieving that goal can be easier than you think. Start with your resume. [...]
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Building a professional network should be ongoing throughout your career. And it’s a critically important tool in your toolbox if you find yourself job searching. So, if you need to step up the pace of your networking quickly, what’s the best way to go about it? LinkedIn and other social platforms are a good place [...]
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The average cost to hire a new employees is about $4,000, as reported by Glassdoor, as industry experts discussed onboarding best practices. Of course, hiring costs can vary greatly according to specific positions. And replacing employees can result in even bigger hits to your recruitment budget. Here are some tips to help save time and [...]
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Employee engagement has a lot to do with value – which is, by definition, the worth, utility or importance of something, according to Merriam-Webster and other sources. And shared values are critical to employer/employee relations and ultimately, the success of your business. Engaged employees: Are happy and excited to work for your company. Understand and [...]
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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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March 10, 2024
