6 Ways to Avoid Having a Bad Hire
You have a lot riding on getting your hiring right. Studies show the cost of a bad hire ranges from $17,000 to $240,000. What can you do to improve your chances of avoiding a bad hire? We have six tips that will save you money and get you the hires you need. Six Tips for […]
There’s No Such Thing as a “Perfect Candidate”
No one is perfect. Everyone knows this. But why do we still write job descriptions with a laundry list of qualifications that no one will ever be able to fulfill? For recruiters today, the job search is a process of focusing on the requirements that the employer really needs—because, as we mentioned, there is no […]
6 Things Candidates Look for in a Job Description
Job descriptions in the form of an online advertisement are still a big attractor to top candidates. It’s what can catch their eye on a massive job board and entice a candidate to research your company and take the next step by applying. But what actually attracts candidates where there are dozens of competing ads […]
7 Steps to Creating an Effective Remote Onboarding Process
How in the world can you acclimate and train new employees when they aren’t even in your building? That’s what HR teams have been asking themselves as the reality of a more remote workforce has set in. It can be challenging to onboard a new employee from afar, but we have seven tips to help […]
4 Recession-Proof Hiring Strategies to Keep in Mind
The news continues to point toward a recession in the early part of 2021. One article suggested that without a vaccine and a stimulus package, the U.S. has a 90% chance of entering a recession in early 2021. The good news is that a vaccine does appear to be on the horizon. However, companies should take this […]
Are Candidates Ghosting You? Here’s What You Can Do
If you’ve ever had a candidate stop returning calls or fail to show up on a job site, you’ve been ghosted. We’re not sure how it became a trend; it’s a terrible way to treat an employer. But it happens. The latest data says there’s been a 10 to 20% increase in this phenomenon over the past […]