How to Improve Workplace Transparency for Better Hiring
What attracts quality job candidates to your company? Is it the salaries you offer? The secondary perks? The nature of the work in each position? These things matter, of course. But even with great salaries, perks, and fulfilling work in place, not everyone is going to feel attracted to your organization. And one of the […]
What Is Hiring Velocity and Why It Matters
It’s no secret that talent acquisition is directly correlated with the effectiveness of your business. Practice effective talent acquisition, and do so consistently and efficiently, and your business will perform better. You’ll have better people in better positions, so you can operate more productively. There are plenty of metrics that can help you track your […]
15 Resume Red Flags: How to Filter Out Bad Candidates Fast
Hiring new people for your company is a massive pain. You need talented, relevant people for your most important internal positions. And if you’re good about advertising job openings and promoting your business, you’re probably overwhelmed with resumes and applications. For every perfect candidate who applies to work for your company, there will probably be […]
How Shorter Work Weeks and Paid Time Off Boost Workforce Productivity
Plenty of people talk about shorter work weeks being conducive to higher productivity, but is that true? For decades, employees have been dreaming of working less for full-time pay, but until recently, organizations weren’t really on board. Times have changed and the shorter work week is becoming a reality. Companies with experience shortening their work […]
Unraveling the Intricacies of Remote Work and Recruiting: Complications and Tactics
The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has revolutionized the workplace, hastening the trend of remote work and compelling companies to adapt to a virtual environment. While remote work provides numerous advantages, including flexibility, cost savings, and enhanced productivity, it also poses significant hurdles for organizations striving to recruit, retain, and oversee their talent. In this article, we […]
How to Write Compelling Job Ads
As an HR manager, recruiter, or team leader, you’re going to be responsible for writing compelling job ads. When someone leaves, or when a new position opens up, you need to position your company to attract the best possible candidates – and persuade them to work for your business. Candidates can discover your job ad in […]
Artificial Intelligence: How AI is Changing the Face of Recruiting
Artificial intelligence (AI) can help to speed up the process by automating some of the tasks that are traditionally done by humans, such as reviewing resumes and conducting interviews. It can also help to identify patterns in data that may not be visible to humans, which can help to improve the accuracy of the selection […]
How to Recruit Top Cybersecurity Professionals
Today’s world is one that is largely digital and, with this, the threat of cybercrime is constantly on the rise. The number of companies affected increased by 30 percent in 2017 to reach almost $500 billion, while the groups behind it have grown bigger and more organized with time. This has led to businesses struggling […]
Hiring Managers: How to Improve Your Applicants’ Experience
The hiring process can be long and drawn out, and oftentimes it feels like the only communication candidates receive is when they don’t get the job. As a hiring manager, it’s important to keep candidates updated throughout the process, even if it’s just to let them know that their application is being reviewed or that […]