The holidays are just around the corner, and many businesses are staffing up to face increased demand. However, this year’s hiring landscape is more challenging than usual—Here’s what you need to know, including the main pitfall you should avoid. Considering Seasonal Hiring for the Holidays? Keep These Tips in Mind If your business is looking…
The COVID-19 pandemic has a lot of people recalibrating their priorities. A survey shows that almost half of workers have changed jobs or are considering taking the plunge. Here are some tips to help your organization deal with this growing trend. How to Deal With Candidates Who Are Changing Careers A recent survey shows that…
Background screening is an ever-evolving industry where new trends emerge constantly. The 5th Industry Survey commissioned by the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) sheds light on five current trends every business owner should know Background Screening Is Popular All Around the World (But More So in the U.S.) The study commissioned by the PBSA reveals…
An outstanding candidate experience is a key component of your employer brand and can help your company land the talent it needs to meet its goals.Here are three ways to improve the candidate experience in your organization. See Things From the Perspective of the Candidate If you think this is obvious, answer these questions honestly:…
One of the downsides of job interviews is that candidates are so keen on avoiding mistakes that they tend to give over-rehearsed answers. These five ideas will help you navigate this common pitfall of the recruiting process. 1) When was the last time you had a disagreement with someone? This question helps you get a…
Remote work comes with many challenges, including the frustration that often arises due to misunderstandings, lack of communication, or burnout. These are some strategies to help you and your team manage frustration in the virtual workplace. Identify What Triggers Your Frustration Frustration in the virtual workplace may arise from a variety of causes. Take the…
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of the workplace, including company culture, defined as the “personality” and unique approach to work of an organization. From a new focus on employee recognition to a greater reliance on technology, these are some of the most relevant trends in company culture to watch in 2021. A New…
As other innovations brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual recruitment has the potential to become a staple of the post-pandemic workplace. That’s why today we’d like to share with you four ideas to make the most of this recruitment method. Pay Attention to Your Online Presence With the limits imposed on in-person interactions, your…
From affinity bias (the tendency to hire people like ourselves) to overconfidence bias (the belief that our abilities are better than they actually are), hiring managers always run the risk of falling under the sway of all sorts of biases that can distort their judgment and lead to less-than-optimal hiring decisions. These following strategies will…
Paying attention to detail goes a long way toward ensuring great results, and hiring is no exception to this rule. Noticing these three resume red flags can help hiring managers avoid unpleasant surprises and make better decisions. None of these resume red flags should automatically disqualify any prospective worker. However, you can use them as…