Hiring isn’t just about filling an immediate need – in addition to finding a candidate who can perform the job, you also need to consider the longer-term outcomes. Part of an effective recruitment strategy is proactively building a pipeline of talent, and the best prospects are often your current employees. Therefore, it is critical when… Read more »
Human Resources
How HR Leaders Can Better Support Their Non-Binary Employees
Non-binary refers to a gender identity that is neither female nor male. According to a 2021 population study from the Williams Institute, there are approximately 1.2 million nonbinary LGBTQ adults in the US. If your workplace is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture, it’s crucial to take action to ensure your non-binary employees feel comfortable… Read more »
Avoid Hiring Bias with These 5 Crucial Tips
Diversity is a major core value for many organizations, but subconscious bias in making hiring decisions may be hindering that goal. Common examples of hiring bias include: being drawn to candidates for their personal likeability or connecting more with candidates who have a shared background. Avoid hiring bias with these five crucial tips: 1. Raise… Read more »
7 Benefits of Hiring Bilingual Employees
If your staff only consists of native English speakers, you could be missing out on a major customer service opportunity – approximately 67.3 million people in the United State speak a language other than English, according to the Center for Immigration Studies. Check out these seven benefits of hiring bilingual employees: 1. More Business Possibilities… Read more »
How to Help Your Team Achieve Their 2021 Goals
After an unprecedentedly challenging year, 2021 especially feels like a clean slate for many people. However, just because your employees’ motivation levels may be high, that alone isn’t sustainable for keeping them on track to accomplish their goals. Learn more about how to help your team achieve their 2021 goals: Collaborate for Clarity You can’t… Read more »
Thoughtful Ways to Show Your Staff Appreciation This Holiday Season
2020 has been a particularly challenging year, so this holiday season, it’s more important than ever to keep your team’s morale up. Taking the time and effort to express your gratitude to your employees can help them realize their hard work truly matters and is valued. Check out these thoughtful ways to show your staff… Read more »
Are Remote Employees as Productive as In-Office Employees?
The COVID-19 pandemic has become widely considered as a comprehensive experiment in remote work on a larger scale, as many companies have transitioned their employees to working from home as a safety measure. A major concern for managers may be that employees won’t be productive without supervision – however, fortunately this isn’t typically the case…. Read more »
6 Reasons to Consider Flexible Staffing During Uncertain Times
From economic conditions changing spending habits to natural disasters impacting supply chains, businesses have always needed to be prepared to deal with and mitigate outcomes that could negatively affect their bottom lines. However, the COVID-19 pandemic made it even more crucial for businesses to be able to adapt very quickly to make continuity possible. Flexible… Read more »
7 Interview Questions To Ask Job Candidates
Bad hires can generally be traced back to an ineffective interview. Obviously, as a hiring manager, it’s certainly not your intention. Still, it can be challenging to figure out the right questions to ask that will actually uncover information that is predictive of a candidate’s likely success in the role. Switch up your strategy with… Read more »
6 Tips to Conduct an Effective Remote Job Interview
Remote job interviews can be a significant time and money saver, especially for out of area candidates, and in the midst of COVID-19, they are also a valuable safety precaution. When you interview candidates remotely, your preparation needs to be different than your standard in-person interview format. Conduct an effective remote job interview with these… Read more »