Everyone is maxed out right now. Emotionally, physically. It’s a taxing time, to say the least. And with most of us working remotely, it can be difficult to have a finger on the pulse of your team. Everyone may seem to be going in different directions. Some have family or friends who are sick. Others […]
We’re closing in on graduation soon, which means an influx of recent grads ready, willing and able to fill your job openings. Some companies avoid new graduates for their hires. Perhaps they prefer a certain number of years experience or simply prefer someone who has a “typical” work history. There are any number of reasons […]
Even in the best of economic times, there really is no such thing as certainty, is there? Businesses should be prepared for everything, and ready to pivot, refine or evolve as needed. Sometimes, all of these come into play when we talk about recruiting costs. Recently, the push for top talent has been as competitive […]
Top talent – particularly top tech talent – is extremely hard to find today. How hard? Employers were able to fill less than half of their open positions for data research scientists, database administrators and security analysts in the first five months of 2019. So because top talent definitely sits in the proverbial catbird seat, […]
However different generations and individuals may be, there are consistent themes when it comes to values and priorities among today’s talent. Here’s what is important to candidates of any generation are looking for in an employer today: Great salary This is an obvious one, of course, but it bears repeating: in the tough hiring market […]
You’re looking to fill a position. You know that referrals from people who know you and that job candidates are often the best resource when it comes to finding great talent. And so you hear of the referral, he applies for the position, you see his resume and…he’s not a good fit! Or she looks […]
We’ve seen this topic discussed a lot lately: the importance of hiring people for “culture fit.” But what does the term actually mean? And how can you know a candidate will “fit” your “culture”? And what are the downsides of hiring someone who “fits”? (Turns out, there are some.) What most people mean when they […]
Identifying Top IT Talent in a Tight Job Market Identifying and recruiting highly qualified IT professionals with high-demand skillsets is one of the biggest challenges for a staffing company. With the current climate of low unemployment rates, a growing gap in skills-sets, and companies in need of IT talent for their critical projects as soon […]
