How Important Are Background Checks?
According to a recent survey, “More than 1 in 4 Employers Do Not Conduct Background Checks of All New Employees.” With the average cost of a new hire on the rise and the additional cost of a bad hire, it’s astonishing that more employers aren’t conducting background checks. If you know anything about our business […]
3 Ways Employers Save by Using a Recruiter
As an employment agency who works with employers every day, we’re always striving to find cost-saving measures. The rising costs of recruiting is an ongoing and real struggle for businesses. That said, with the right partners and strategies in place, any business can learn how to save money while recruiting. One of the quickest ways […]
Employers: Tips on Recruiting Emotionally Intelligent Talent
One aspect of hiring quality staff members is finding those special candidates who are emotionally intelligent. Before you target them, employers need to understand the entire scope of what that means. Emotionally intelligent people by definition have the “capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and […]
2016 Workforce Trends To Continue in 2017
Workforce trends affect us every day and like all things, they change over time. In today’s business economy, the employers who have a pulse the latest workforce trends, stand to gain more from their recruiting efforts. Some of the hottest workforce trends in years past, were trends like casual attire, flexible working schedules, and working […]
Employer Tips for Scanning a Resume
We’ve posted several articles on employer recruiting tips and what to look for when searching for the right candidate. Today, we’re focusing on reviewing resumes and how to spot a great candidate when reviewing multiple resumes. Indeed, it’s an art to be able to scan a resume in a quick and efficient manner to find […]
2017 Starting Salary Trends
Since we’re well into the fourth quarter of 2016, by now many companies are in the final recruitment planning stages for 2017 and some already have their budgets set. Unfortunately, one growing trend that could impact their efforts is an increase in starting salaries. According to a newly released guide, starting salaries are set to […]
3 Ts for Interviewing Top Talent
Within the last couple of months, I received some random inquires asking; “How long should an interview take?” Many of these inquiries are from those who have reached out for a free consultation so after hearing that question more than a couple of times, I decided to post about it. Hopefully, employers and job seekers will […]
Hiring Outlook for Q4 2016
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics department released their monthly jobs reports stating steady findings. The number of unemployed persons remained unchanged at 7.8 million in August, and the unemployment rate was 4.9 percent for the third month in a row. Based on these reports of a stable economy, most of the country has positive […]
Job Skills Employers Want from Millennials
More and more employers are discussing the skills gap trend with Millennials and what to do about it. Last year researchers at Princeton-based Educational Testing Service (ETS) reported that “Millennials may be on track to be our most educated generation ever, but they consistently score below many of their international peers in literacy, numeracy, and […]
Lessons from Your Competition
It’s veritable fact that a business can garner substantial intelligence just by researching its competition. And that statement is even truer within the recruiting industry. When was the last time you closely evaluated at your competition’s hiring habits? Have you ever had your competition steal an employee or even a candidate? Have you done that to […]
