Staying up-to-date on employment legislation is an essential part of any hiring manager or HR professional’s job. Not only are there standards at the federal and state level, there are local and regional changes that must also be accommodated for…
Taking on a new employee is a huge investment. There’s the time spent on recruiting and interviewing, there’s the cost of efficiency lost during training time, there’s money spent on overhead, on salary, on taxes, on securing their benefits, professional…
What motivates your employees? In a 2017 salary survey conducted by Dice, participants were asked: What was the primary motivator your employer provided you in 2016? Flexible hours, remote work options, and professional development opportunities ranked among the responses—but the…
In many ways, the hiring process can be quite a challenge. In this candidate-driven market, competition for talent is fierce, hiring cycles are increasing in length, and hiring managers are strapped for time. An inefficient, unclear recruiting process is not…
Of the many “what ifs” in running an organization, employee development and turnover have a significant impact, especially to human resources. A lot can happen when employees leave a company—unrest, low morale, uncertainty. And when key executives, like members of…
This post is a continuation of our two-part blog series, How to Write an Effective Job Post. If you haven’t already, check out Part 1 here. In part one of this two-part blog series on how to write an effective…
Whether you’re a first time hiring manager or a seasoned HR veteran, crafting an effective job post is essential to recruiting and retaining top talent. In this two-part blog series, we’ll discuss what key elements and methodologies are required of…
Last year, millennials surpassed baby boomers as the largest generation in the United States. Born between 1981 and 1997, this generation will make up more than 50% of the workforce by 2020. Millennials have strong expectations when it comes to…
Having a candidate turn down an offer isn’t just frustrating, it’s also a waste of time, resources, and can be detrimental to team morale. When a candidate hesitates on a final job offer, it can be a sign that you haven’t done all you could do to get them to “yes.” So what do you need to do to get your top candidate to accept your offer?
The most successful companies not only offer benefits that help secure candidates during the hiring phase, but also keep employees engaged and satisfied over time.