We live in a digital world – texting has saturated our daily communications. Take a look at these statistics from Sara Pollock, ClearCompany. • Global phone usage is expected to surpass the 5 billion mark by 2019. • 80% of people are now using text messaging for business in some form or fashion. • Texts, […]
Many workers use utility knives to cut drywall, ceiling tile, strapping, puncture shrinkwrap, and open packaging. But one wrong move and these blades can do serious harm. If there is one hand tool that demands your respect over many others in the workplace, a tool that can cut you to the bone in an instant, […]
“Recruitment companies need to focus less on sales and more on marketing, especially using social media to build communities and CRM to connect and build relationships.” – GREG SAVAGE Marketing to talent through social media avenues is more than “just one way to recruit.” It’s a must for every company. We live in a talent-driven […]
In Part 1 – Candidates, we discussed the benefits of job fairs for candidates, as well as mapping out a program to success. In Part II, we do the same from the company’s perspective. Companies – Job Fair Benefits · While job fairs are not by any means the sole or even the top recruiting […]
There’s a lot of negative vibes concerning job fairs and other hiring events, and some of the reasoning behind those vibes carry a measure of truth. After all, how many companies can a candidate interact with, in a three to six-hour window? Who wants to put the time an effort into preparation and then travel […]
When you submit your resume to most companies, the first person who sees it is a recruiter who sees dozens of resumes a day. You have one chance to make the kind of first impression that gets you to the next step. Here are five ways to boost your resume past the first stage and […]
The HR Challenge: Attracting qualified candidates, rather than a realm of respondents who not only lack the required experience, and skills – both hard and soft but also fail to fit your culture. It’s a complicated process and involves much more than reviewing resumes and interviewing a short list of candidates. Bad hires are costly […]
Two of our previous blogs, The Psychology of Incentives and Bonuses: The Downsides, discuss the not-so-positive aspects of incentive programs and bonuses. In fact, it might be time to step back and reconsider your employee bonus program. But, before you are too alarmed and scrap the entire bonus program, evaluate your options. Maybe the best […]
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, July’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.9. Aside from 3.8 in May and 3.9 in the year 2,000, this is the lowest rate in nearly 50 years. In spite of those numbers, pay raises remain abysmally low. Many companies have chosen the route of bonuses. In fact, Salary.com statistics […]
In today’s market, you need be flexible and adaptable. Why? Technology is ever-changing creating a constantly evolving workplace. Being versatile and flexible will help you succeed in more than one way. You Could Get Promoted Employers greatly appreciate employees who are flexible in the workplace, because it makes their jobs so much easier. You might […]
