These Interview Questions Reveal All You Need to Know About a Potential Candidate
While there has been some shift in negotiating power in recent months from job seekers to employers, you still need to stay ahead of the curve when hiring new talent. So as you prepare to interview your short list of candidates, be sure you use that time wisely and ask the questions that will be […]
The Importance of Employee Engagement During the Holidays
It can be challenging to stay focused during the holidays. There’s a lot going on: shopping, entertaining or being entertained, cooking, baking, planning, decorating, traveling … in addition to trying to concentrate on work. In the midst of it all, how do you keep your employees engaged and productive as the year winds down? Start […]
Do You Know How to Confidently Navigate Hiring in Fresno During a Labor Shortage?
The job marketplace has evolved drastically in recent years, with the ball in candidates’ court more often than not. And even when candidates are plentiful, making the right hiring decision is a challenge. What’s an employer to do? Here are some suggestions: Know your hiring needs. Anticipate as many of your upcoming hiring needs as […]
Strategies for Creating a Positive Company Culture
Every organization has its own unique culture. And while to some degree, company culture develops naturally, there are also ways you can drive it in a direction that encourages positivity, engagement, loyalty, and a sense of everyone feeling like they belong. What does a positive company culture look like? A positive culture promotes employee success […]
The Challenges of Retaining Top Talent in a Competitive Job Market
In today’s competitive job market, retraining top talent is a significant challenge for virtually every business. Employers are constantly vying for a limited pool of highly skilled professionals who can essentially pick and choose where they work. Investing in smart retention strategies not only helps you keep your headcount strong and stable, but also leads […]
Be Sure to Avoid Bias and Discrimination in Hiring with these Tips
As you embrace a truly inclusive culture, you need to take every stop possible to erase bias in hiring and throughout your company. Bias inevitably occurs in virtually every industry – and initiatives must be ongoing to minimize or eliminate it as it can have devastating effects on diversity, recruiting and promotion and retention strategies. […]
How to Use a Transferable Skills Checklist to Change Your Recruitment Process
The term “transferable skills” is, in essence, self-explanatory. It refers to positive abilities and strengths in job candidates which seamlessly transfer from job to job and industry to industry. As you assess applicants for a role, you need to be able to evaluate these qualities just as you do the education and level of professional […]
3 Ways to Improve Your Employee Onboarding Process
Onboarding is crucial for setting your new hires up for success – theirs and yours. An effective onboarding process helps newcomers get to know your company culture, mission and values, in addition to processes, policies and procedures that will add to everyone’s overall productivity. Start onboarding the minute you decide to hire someone. Preboarding should […]
How are Businesses Utilizing Data Within Their Hiring Strategies?
Back in the day, recruiting and data were not even mentioned in the same sentence. But now it’s a whole new world, with a wealth of software and analytics tools available to enhance your hiring process. And if you’re not putting them to good use at your company, you’ll quickly fall behind in the competitive […]
Are You Sure You’re Selecting the Best Candidates to Interview?
Candidate screening before scheduling interviews helps ensure that you short list the right people as you move closer to a final hiring decision. It can also reduce turnover, minimize the need for costly rehires, and contribute to improved employee engagement by ensuring that a new hire will be successful and fit well within your company […]