How to Set Up a Successful Employee Referral Program
An employee referral program is essentially a recruiting device. Companies actively encourage their employees to refer qualified candidates from their professional networks to apply for open positions.
Many companies are quickly embracing this recruiting strategy over traditional career pages and job websites for various reasons. For starters, studies show that new hires coming through the …
Before Applying for a Job, Audit Your Online Presence and Social Media Accounts
When you last shared a post or story on Instagram, did you consider how it might be perceived by a potential employer? If you didn’t, you might want to start in the near future. According to research done by The Manifest in April 2020, 90% of employers now factor in a candidate’s social media accounts …
4 Culture Tips to Attract Top Talent to Your New Brand
In times like these, businesses can’t afford to hire anyone but the absolute best. Studies have shown that rooting out toxic applicants in recruiting can save up to $12,500 in eventual turnover costs, leaving much-needed breathing room in your budget.
Attracting top talent isn’t just about offering high salaries and flashy benefits — it’s about …
How You’re Marketing Your Employee Benefits All Wrong
Employees the world over know the value of a good benefits package, but many employers still don’t understand the draw of the right perks. Nearly 80 percent of workers are likely to remain with their employer just because of the benefits they have access to. That number should make any salary-focused recruiters think twice.
Even …
The Best Way to Find and Protect Your Job
There are many types of insurance that we are paying on a regular basis and we don’t typically reflect too much on that since it has become routine. Some types of insurance are deducted automatically from the paycheck. These are mandatory expenses while others are elective. Insurance is a payment we pay to get protection …
12 Skills Veterans Have That Help Them Excel in Business
There are certain kinds of people who excel in the business world, and veterans are one of them. Thanks to their military training, veterans excel in intangible assets, making them valuable to any organization. With a variety of experiences, prior training and leadership skills, they may be the best hire you can make.
Creativity With…
6 Rules for Addressing a Cover Letter
While perusing the job advertisements of your favorite career site, you’ve just found a position that seems tailor-made for you. That’s a common scenario, but unfortunately, one that often strikes fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned job seekers. After all, there are a lot of steps to go through between locating a …
Skills, Passion and Execution – Tips for Hiring Managers
Hire for Smarts.
Dig for Passion.
Look for proof of Execution.
When hiring someone … or looking for a job yourself … these are three things you should be aware of and using to insure you find the right fit or are the right fit.
These are especially true whether you are freelancing, consulting or …
Warning Signs of a Bad Candidate
Hiring the wrong candidate can cost the employer time, energy and money. Therefore, employers should be careful when assessing the candidates for the job. As an employer, you should not only look if the candidate’s skills and experience is a good fit for the job but also watch out his/her manners during the interview. If …
Advantages of Diversity in the Workplace
The development of technology makes the world more connected than ever. Nowadays, you can do business anytime and from anywhere you want. This means that you can also have clients, vendors or business partners from anywhere around the world. Since businesses are dealing with a more diverse marketplace, your staff should also reflect this diversity. …
