Thanks to today’s advanced technology, many people make their living without the added stress of driving to the office and punching a timecard. Instead, remote workers can choose to work from a cafe or to stay home and work in their pajamas. Many companies now value the quality of an employee’s results more than the […]
Five Ways to Think Outside the Hiring Box
Innovative; creative; cutting-edge; flexible. If these words don’t apply to your hiring practices you’re likely missing out on some of the most skilled candidates currently available in the workforce. Just like the old 9-5 on-site, traditional job model is changing, so must the hiring approach of modern companies and hiring bosses striving to keep pace […]
Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Entry-Level Staffers
With so much emphasis understandably placed on forging an impressive team of upper- and middle-management executives, it can be easy for organizations to overlook the significance of their entry-level employees. One word of advice on this: Don’t! These workers, in their own way, are the foundation of your company and hopefully the future of it […]
The Hidden Fallout of Unfilled Job Vacancies
Plenty of companies fall into the trap of leaving key job openings vacant for lengthy periods. They tell themselves that the right person just hasn’t come along yet, that the rest of the staff can cover the tasks temporarily and that their bottom line isn’t really suffering much. It’s that kind of thinking that leads […]
The Changing Face of 21st Century Hiring
It would be an understatement of epic proportions to say the role of today’s hiring managers has changed since the onset of the 21st century. What was once a fairly straightforward position has been complicated by a rising ‘gig’ economy—highlighted by the explosion of interim and contract-to-hire positions, and tools and technology tied to […]
Tempting Talent: How to Bring the Very Best Employees into the Fold
Every company wants to bring the very best candidates on board, that’s a no-brainer. What isn’t quite so obvious are the optimal ways to reach that goal. But by laying a foundation of good leadership, instilling some creativity into the hiring process, and putting quality ahead of quantity, rising companies can craft a talented […]
Solving Our Biggest 21st Century Hiring Issues
It would be difficult to argue that the world of hiring and recruiting has shifted dramatically since the turn of the 21st Century, impacted by such factors as a ‘gig/on-demand economy,’ burgeoning technology and the rising percentage of Gen Y employees rising up in the workforce. Here’s a quick look at some of the […]
Five Red Flags to Watch For During the Hiring Process
Better safe than sorry is a prudent approach to a lot of things, but it’s particularly key to the art of bringing the right people into your organization. While there are plenty of ‘intelligent risks’ you’ll likely to need to take now and again, proceeding with caution is a wise strategy in the recruiting […]
Salary Smarts: Six Tips for Negotiating Remote Compensation
Finding the right talent for your organization is key, but that’s only half the battle when it comes to putting together the perfect team. You also need to work out a salary figure and contract that works for both sides of the equation. Here are six easy ways to negotiate a fair figure when […]
Older Professionals Get the Job Done
In a culture that places a premium on youth, many tech industry jobs are designated for recent college grads or millennial go-getters whose smartphones are always at the ready. You might assume hiring young professionals will save your company money in the long run, since young professionals often have lower salary requirements and will therefore […]