Just a few short (or long, depending on how you look at it!) months ago, we were all suddenly forced to become remote workers. The transition was challenging for many, but we adapted. Many even thrived. Although many workers are returning to the office, many organizations are continuing to operate remotely, or at least have […]
Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that veterans who actively served now make up about 8.5% of the civilian population. There are many resources for veterans returning to the civilian workforce, which can be a difficult transition for many men and women who served. In many instances, there is a lot of anxiety over forging […]
Slowly but surely, many areas across the country are getting back to work and returning to their offices. Our “new normal” may not look exactly like the normal we all knew before the words “coronavirus” and “COVID-19” became part of our household lexicon. But, it will be some semblance of normal, and we will be […]
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 […]
Why does a positive candidate experience matter? Simple, because in today’s socially connected world, the term “word of mouth” no longer applies to just your close circle of friends or colleagues. In today’s hiring climate, with the help of platforms such as LinkedIn, Glassdoor and Twitter, a candidate’s experience, positive or negative, can be blasted […]
