Attracting qualified candidates and building an effective hiring process – while keeping your recruitment costs under control – can seem like a difficult task. The reality is, however, that there are many ways you can attract qualified candidates that won’t make you break the bank. Let’s talk about recruiting on a budget. In fact, there’s… Read more »
The modern human resource department encompasses many different roles and processes that help an organization function efficiently and effectively. This includes internal processes like staff management, culture building, performance analysis, employee relations, onboarding, and many more. These are some aspects of knowledge management in HR. On the flip side, human resources experts are instrumental in… Read more »
Social media has become a vital part of our lives. And for better or worse, it is, nowadays, a key part of the human experience. Companies that see the value in using social media for marketing and management will have a clear advantage over those that haven’t realized how powerful these networks can be. So, these… Read more »
Modern recruitment is always evolving with global trends, with particular respect to the technologies and the types of media we like to consume. With podcasting getting more and more popular, companies are starting to look to podcasts for recruitment. Nowadays, there are many ways companies can market their products and services, build their brands, and strengthen… Read more »
Growth — the often elusive goal every business strives to achieve that comes with many practical, everyday challenges, especially from your HR and financial perspective. Even though the world is now officially the employee’s market, you, as the employer, have the chance to create the kind of remote environment that fosters retention and transparency. With… Read more »
Technology has allowed remote work to become one of the most popular business models in modern industry. Like it or not, remote work is here to stay, and it brings many benefits to businesses. So, it is time to start paying close attention to remote training and onboarding. Photo by Gilles Roux on Unsplash Remote… Read more »
The modern business world is changing for the better, at least when it comes to the policies, laws, and regulations around diversity and inclusion. And the importance of D&I for organizational success is being proved time after time. So, that’s why it’s ideal to have smart goals for diversity & inclusion. Businesses in all sectors… Read more »
There are many elements involved in attracting the best candidates to your open roles. But an experienced HR pro knows that it all starts with job descriptions. The way you structure, brand, market, and write your job description has a big impact on your hiring strategy, and helps you attract the right candidates. That’s why… Read more »
Having a variety of people from different backgrounds is important. It lets you find top talent from all around the world. If you’re not focusing on inclusive recruiting practices (or making diversity a priority), you’re failing to attract the best and the brightest to your business. So, it’s time to start focusing on your diversity hiring… Read more »
When you want to fill certain roles in your company, it’s only natural to look at your competition. You want to know what they offer, how you compare, and how you should communicate your job openings to attract top talent. As helpful as this information is, there are some things in the hiring process that… Read more »
Effective recruitment involves many tactics, tools, and methods. The job description is one of the most essential elements of effective talent acquisition. When structured, optimized, and written well, a “website job description” (aka a JD on your career site) drives your recruitment process forward and inspires the best talent to apply for your roles. Here… Read more »
Is there a purpose for asking weird job interview questions? There is. Popular brands like Google and Apple love using weird job interview questions in their interviews (and for pre-screening). Why? While your initial reaction might be to dismiss them as “new-age” corporate nonsense, it’s important to note that weird interview questions actually serve a… Read more »
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the business world. About 30% of employees have reported that their work and private life had worsened, prompting business leaders to focus more on talent retention. Businesses are now struggling to find (and retain) talent. While many factors in the “new normal” influence employee acquisition and… Read more »
If you want to build a magnetic employer brand and access a large talented pool of candidates, you’ll need to focus on diversity and inclusivity. When you’re creating a new inclusive recruitment campaign, there are key pieces that improve your chances of attracting top talent. Here are 3 tips I find most useful (to help you… Read more »
