What is in a job title? When you’re searching for new candidates you are likely to review job titles on their resume and their LinkedIn profile so it stands to reason that you would use formal job titles in your own advertising. But this could be exactly the wrong approach. Because job titles aren’t static… Read more »
Posts Categorized: HR and Hiring Best Practices
Creating a Better Company Vision (That Employees Support!)
Your company vision is the glue that holds your team together. It is a combination of your mission statement and corporate values. It is extremely important that your staff buy into the vision that you have established for your organization. How do you start creating a better company vision that your employees are happy to support,… Read more »
Providing Your Team with Necessary Tools for Growth and Development
Your staff is not a fixed asset for your company. Finding the right people and placing them in the best jobs is an important first step but it is not where company interaction should stop. Your employees need to be challenged and encouraged to grow and develop within your company. To do this, you have… Read more »
Make Your Summer Seasonal Hiring More Efficient with These Tips
Summertime is nearly here and you may be considering your seasonal hiring goals. Summer is often the peak season for production so additional help in these busy times is crucial. So how do you find and hire good short term talent for your company? Here are some ways you can be more efficient with your… Read more »
Manage Your Online Reputation to Increase Submitted Applications
All of your potential candidates are researching and reviewing your company online before they submit an application. If they’re not comfortable with what they see, they may avoid applying all together. Have you recently reviewed your online reputation to see if your company is desirable to potential employees? It is your responsibility to ensure that… Read more »
Hiring The Modern Employee | What Do Modern Candidates Want?
We are 15 years into the 21st century. There is no need to harken back to simpler times now because they are not coming back. It is essential that businesses embrace modern technology and understand that today’s job candidates have different needs than their 20th century counterparts. So what do modern candidates want? Here are… Read more »
When Hiring, Team Culture is as Important as Team Skills
When you’re hiring for your next open position you’ll focus on the skills required for the individual to perform the job. You may also evaluate your current team to determine if the new employee’s qualifications match the needs of the office. Did you know that it is as important to hire for team culture as… Read more »
Establishing an All-star Line Up | Building the Office Dream Team
You’ve probably heard corporate planners and motivational speakers mention that you need the right people in the right seats to be successful. How exactly do you build an office dream team? You need people with all the right skills, the right attitude, and the ability to work well together. You should also be sure that… Read more »
3 Interview Questions to Assess Overall Work Style
When you’re interviewing for a particular position you, of course, want to make sure that you hire someone who is competent with their skills. However, there is another piece of the puzzle to consider. Does their work style fit in with your already established team? If your current team is made up of heads down… Read more »
Is Your Hiring Process Ruining Your Employer Brand?
Brand management has never been more important than in today’s digital age. Every company needs to be aware that everyone they have interaction with can now take their opinions to a very public forum on the internet. This is great when the feedback is positive, but negative information can prove extremely destructive. What if your… Read more »
