During the last weeks work habits have changed with a swiftness that few thought possible. The coronavirus outbreak has made remote work commonplace, putting many processes on its head, including recruiting. Video conferences were already part of the recruiting process, but only under certain circumstances. Now, they can play a more relevant role. Should a…
A job interview is always daunting, and not only for the candidate. Interviewers face their own set of challenges. From preparation before the interview to the need to follow up afterwards, this guidelines will show you how to conduct more effective job interviews that will be more satisfying both for you and your prospective employees.…
It’s an old truism of human resources: If a candidate lies during a job interview, they’re automatically disqualified. No ifs, no buts. Lack of character is not one of the traits you want in your prospective employees. But how to spot a lie? There are consummate liars out there, but if you know what signs…
The hiring process it’s sometimes exhausting and complex both for candidates and employers. Companies often receive an overwhelming amount of applications, and it can be hard to make sense of all that information. From the moment you post a job ad to the actual hiring there are many potential pitfalls, and it’s critical to put…
Although the term “millennial” is in vogue, there are still many misconceptions around it. Some people from older generations claim that millennials are hard to understand while others accuse them of being vain or self-centered. Nothing could be further from the truth. “Millennial” refers to individuals born between the early 1980’s and the mid 1990’s…
Every time a company has a job opening, managers are flooded with applications. Amid the sheer number of candidates, it can be difficult to make a decision and weed out the best from the rest, so it’s always useful to have some general guidelines in mind. Emotional stability, a positive attitude and relevant experience are…
Finding ways to motivate and inspire employees to give their best at work is one of the main priorities of every business owner. Besides offering incentive plans and growth opportunities, many companies are using salary transparency to keep their staff productive and satisfied. Revealing the salaries of your employees might not sound as a good…
Nowadays, it is very common for companies to use creative recruiting strategies, especially when looking for top-quality candidates. There are several companies that take their recruiting strategies to a new level, which we can take as an inspiration, too. Regardless of the industry we work in and the size of our company, these creative recruiting…
The recruiting process of a company can say a lot about what they do and how they run their businesses. Therefore, it is important for us to make sure we keep our recruiting process up to date, always keeping an open mind for improvement. Now, this year we will see several recruiting trends for 2020…
Finding the best candidates for your company can take a lot of time and hard work. After all, finding the perfect fit for your business shouldn’t be taken lightly. However, when active recruiting simply isn’t giving us the results we are looking for, passive recruiting might be the next step. With active recruiting, you have…