Sometimes the details involved in the hiring process can be overwhelming. Multiple checklists exist, and many of them are quite helpful. But often a short reference list is all you need to make sure you're covering all the basics. Here's a list of seven quick tips for hiring candidates. 1. Don't Solely Focus on Your Needs You want to protect your company by thoroughly screening candidates. … [Read more...]
5 Essential Hiring Tips for a Growing Startup
Any business needs the right people to be able to grow and flourish. In the early days of a startup, it's the team behind it that determines the success or failure. However, recruitment can be scary to contemplate when running a young business. You have so much on your mind that bringing new people on board seems like a colossal task. Today we look at how to attract and identify the best … [Read more...]
What Do Employers Look for on LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is the platform for job searches and can be used to find candidates for your job openings. It's also been referred to as the “online resume.” This social media site is probably the most important platform to be on, if you're in need of a job or if you are looking for the perfect candidate for your company. There are countless articles on how to create the most compelling LinkedIn … [Read more...]
5 Hiring Mistakes Leaders Make and How to Avoid Them
When building a team, you want to surround yourself with people you can trust. These include competent professionals who do their job and help you build the business you want, while creating an awesome company culture. While the hiring process is never easy, it generates stress for both parties involved: you and the candidate. But, a hiring mistake can be very costly – it can cost you money, … [Read more...]
4 HR Tech Tips to Attract the Best Candidates
The hiring process is not always a walk in the park. Both the employer and the job seeker deal with a lot of stress. The former has the pressure of finding the right fit for the role in a relatively short amount of time while the latter has an emotional investment in applying. Despite the stress the hiring process generates, finding the right candidate for your company is easier today than … [Read more...]
Survey: Median Loss for Employee Theft is $280,000
Employee theft is a top concern among U.S.-based organizations. It's not something most business owners want to think about, but employees often steal products and goods with little-to-no regard for the impact it has on the companies. When a company is faced with a high rate of shrinkage (loss of product between point of manufacture and point of sale), it's forced to raise the prices for … [Read more...]