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 […]
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. […]
Tips to Find Top Talent and Schedule More Interviews
In today’s competitive market, finding candidates who are the right match for your open jobs – and converting them into applicants – has never been more challenging. Be sure to take a strategic approach as you seek to engage desired talent, streamline your hiring process, and successfully target and interview the right professionals for every […]
How to Make Your Job Postings Stand Out
A well-crafted job posting can mean the difference between a desired candidate applying for your open position – or skipping over it and moving on to the competition. That posting may be a job seeker’s first point of contact with your company, so be sure to make it a good one. You need to sell […]
These 3 Tips Will Help You Close Candidates
Closing the deal with a job candidate is one of the most exciting and rewarding parts of the hiring process. It’s the culmination of all the hard work you’ve done, and it’s a moment of true gratification when your prospect becomes your hire and you both officially feel part of the same team. Closing any […]
Another Year Behind Us: Preparing for Success in 2016
Fast away the old year passes … and with the fourth quarter rapidly winding down, you need to be ready for whatever hiring challenges come your way in 2016. For many HR pros, this means vowing – once again – that their time in the new year will be spent less on putting out staffing […]
Top 3 Job Seeker Posts of 2015
The face of the job market continued to evolve in 2015, as baby boomers retired and millennials became the dominant workforce population segment. The number of part-time workers grew.The recession has been over for a while, and it has clearly left behind a new global employment picture. Where do you, as a job seeker, fit […]
Top 3 HR Posts of 2015
As employers vied for top talent in 2015, it was critical that they kept their eyes on the prize. This meant nurturing relationships with team members, giving them room to stretch and grow, and performing as effective, efficient leaders. Our PrideStaff Fresno blog followers were keen to learn more about setting the right tone with […]
Becoming an Effective Online Networker
Effective use of social media sites is a key part of your job search strategy. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, the three most popular platforms, offer you valuable opportunities to introduce yourself to potential employers and recruiters, and showcase your value to companies. LinkedIn Groups LinkedIn has more than 1.5 million groups, of which you can […]
Are You Pushing Top Talent Out the Door?
You feel as though you’re doing everything right when it comes to retaining your best talent. You treat your employees well, you offer competitive salaries, and job security remains high. And yet, you just had another resignation letter cross your desk. What’s going on? In the eyes of your top performers, what seems like a […]