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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s no secret that technology companies attract a talented pool of job candidates. The industry is fast-paced, dynamic and creative. Unfortunately, in recent years, the same technology companies that have changed the world with computers, smartphones and social media, have also developed a reputation for a lack of diversity. Despite calls from industry leaders […]
A study conducted by Intuit recently predicted that 40 percent of American workers may be independent contractors by 2020. That is about 60 million people. It is much higher than the last count we had back in 2006 when another report indicated that the proportion was 30 percent of workforce. The number of independent […]
Writing a job description for contract-to-hire position is uniquely challenging. This is because the writer (typically the hiring manager) has to straddle the worlds between (1) requirements of a permanent job and (2) requirements of a contract job. Each one is uniquely different as described below: Job description of a permanent position has to […]
Flexibility wasn’t something hiring managers dwelled on a decade ago, but a new economic landscape has brought the strategy to the forefront of the recruitment world. Companies today offering flexible working arrangements for their employees—such as telecommuting options and scheduling flexibility—are finding numerous rewards from that approach. Get Consultations with expert professionals in Legal, […]