As the economy continues to recover from the recent shutdown, many employers are asking, “where are the workers”? The answer, in part, may be in a recent article published by the Wall Street Journal titled “The Other Reason the Labor Force Is Shrunken: Fear of Covid-19”. The article cites a survey conducted by the U.S…. Read more »
An in-house HR department can be cost prohibitive for many small businesses. There are alternatives, so it’s important to know the options. What is the difference between recruitment process outsourcing and traditional staffing? And how can it benefit your company to utilize RPO? If you want to know more about RPO and what it can… Read more »
Say it slow and it makes better sense: recruitment—process—outsourcing. Just like any other business process, the recruiting process or talent acquisition (“hiring” in plain English) can be outsourced to a third-party supplier. RPO is a brilliant strategy for some companies, especially considering the current shortage of qualified candidates. Why would a company outsource the recruitment… Read more »
A human resources disaster can be devastating for your company. Without HR to help guide your company toward the right policies and procedures, you are at risk of some of the most common disasters that can hit your workplace. But as a small business, how can you give HR the time it deserves without taking… Read more »
Safety should be a top priority for any business, from administrative to manufacturing work. It’s important you have procedures in place to ensure the safety of your team. More than that, you also need to be sure to demonstrate to your team that your company cares about safety. If you want to show your commitment… Read more »
Quality versus efficiency is one of the biggest challenges in the world of talent acquisition – the quality of the candidates versus the time and cost to fill the position. Recruiters are always facing a dilemma: Do I wait a bit longer for the most qualified candidate or finish a faster recruitment process with a… Read more »
Technology gets all the attention, and hardware gets all the money. However, the most important resource in your business is, and always will be, your employees. The people in your company provide you with the opportunity for the highest ROI – if you give them the tools they need to succeed. What is the most… Read more »
With the internet more accessible than ever, the hiring process has become more difficult. Ask any recruiter – within minutes of a job posting, their desk might be full of 100 unqualified resumes. Recruiters are more leery of wasting time, but it is becoming harder to sift through potential hires to find that perfect match…. Read more »
The key to acing interviews is a blend of the right skills, confidence, and most importantly: Preparation. By preparing for an interview, not only will a candidate feel more equipped to answer any and all questions, but the overall anxiety around the interview will be significantly diminished. When preparing for an interview, candidates should certainly… Read more »
With today’s record-low unemployment, hiring managers want to be sure a new hire stays with their company for a while. Not only is it a pain to have to refill a position within a year, it is also very costly. So, how do hiring managers gauge how long a candidate will stick around? The Resume:… Read more »