As companies take on more contingent labor, some are now beginning to use more information technology to keep track of spending and manage their contingent workforce. This software is called a vendor management system. A recent survey showed that more than 60 percent of companies are using a vendor management system, up from 30 percent… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Finding employees
The Different Kinds of Leadership Styles
When we think of leaders, we think of people who take charge, who speak up, people who can take control of a situation. But some recent research indicates that this model may not necessarily be true. Sometimes, people who are more reserved are better leaders than those who are more outgoing. The most important element… Read more »
How the Bad-Tempered Make the Workplace Disagreeable
One person with an abrasive personality can change the atmosphere in an entire office, according to a recent study by University of Washington researchers. When the offending person is in the office, it can feel like a cold and unfriendly place, but when the person leaves, the place becomes a much more pleasant and welcoming… Read more »
How Good New-Hire Orientation Contributes to a Great Bottom Line
Does your company have a solid orientation process for new hires? If not, you seriously should consider implementing one — several studies have shown that those companies who do take the time to “onboard” new employees via a formal process perform better financially than those companies that do not. A study that looked at 50… Read more »
Is it Time to Start Recruiting?
As the economic crunch begins to ease a little, businesses now are examining their recruiting strategies, assessing how much emphasis they need to put on recruiting, as opposed to focusing on promotion from within. Unemployment is holding steady at around 9 percent, as business has been reluctant to hire because of a lack of demand…. Read more »
Five Key Steps to an Effective Hiring Process
With the challenges present in today’s employment market, it’s a great time for companies to find quality employees. But even with a considerable talent pool to choose from, how do you figure out who among them is the absolute best fit for your business? Having a simple, repeatable system in place for your hiring practices… Read more »
Writing Effective Job Descriptions
Writing an effective job description is key to landing and hiring the best employee to fit an open position in your company. There are several considerations to keep in mind during this process. To start, specifics are the key. You need to touch on the highlights of the position. However, it is a delicate balancing… Read more »
Using Social Media for Candidate Screening: Are There Legal Risks?
According to a recent study, more than half of all employers have used or plan to use social media to help screen job applicants. The study also revealed that more than one-third of employers rejected job candidates based on objectionable material they found on social media sites. But it is important for employers that do… Read more »
Setting Effective Performance Objectives
Writing performance objectives for your employees needn’t be exceptionally difficult. Take your time, really think about the nature of the job and be, well, objective as you craft performance standards for your workers. Here are some tips to help you write good performance objectives: Be specific. for example, stating that data entry specialist should be… Read more »
Employee Referral Program Metrics
Do you have a “feeling” that your employee referral program brings you the best employees, workers that also tend to stick around longer than others? Your gut may very well be right. In fact, well-known talent management consultant Dr. John Sullivan has written that referrals should be the “foundation of any excellent recruiting program, followed… Read more »
