5 Ways to Speed Up the Recruiting Process
Technology can be a blessing and a curse. No matter how you view technology, one thing remains clear: it’s taking over, and the workplace is no exception!
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Save Time and Money: Avoid Bad Hires
In part one of this article, we noted that bad hires are costly—not only in monetary terms but also in employee morale and possibly productivity. Today, let’s take a look at some ways to avoid bad hires.
How Employer Branding Can Influence Jobseekers and Applicant Behavior
It can happen to even the most qualified candidates: The interview starts, and your high hopes are dashed by the candidate’s poor choice in dress code, or maybe you discover he or she has done little to no basic research about the company and its offerings.
Tips for Training Your Staff on Social Media Use at Work
Continuing from yesterday’s post, here are six more best practices to follow once you begin training your staff to use social media at work.
Tips for Hosting Learning Labs in the Workplace
Yesterday’s post covered the benefits of hosting a learning lab in the workplace, as well as a few critical elements that it should have. Below are some tips for hosting a successful learning lab at your own organization.
More Tips for Hiring Minors for Seasonal Work
Continuing from yesterday’s post, here’s more information about how to hire and train minors for seasonal work.
Attracting Seasonal Talent Ahead of the Holiday Rush
Did you know that over 1.5 million teens are currently working in the United States? And a lot of them are minors (aged 13 to 18 years old) who prefer seasonal work because it’s more compatible with their school schedules and other commitments. With the holiday hiring season coming up quickly, here are a few benefits to […]
Employers Point Out Instant Deal Breakers on Résumés
In previous articles, Recruiting Daily Advisor has shown you how to spot résumé lies, how to asses exaggerations, and has offered tips for handling false information. A new survey released by CareerBuilder shows how assessing résumé information is more important than ever before, especially in this tight labor market.
Tips to Navigating the Hiring of Family and Friends
It’s frequent in companies of all sizes—but especially for privately held companies—for owners or managers to hire friends and family. In previous posts, we discussed some reasons for this and also talked about some of the dangers of nepotism in the workplace.
The Dangers of Hiring Friends and Family
Hiring those from within our close personal network—i.e., friends and family—has been a common practice since the earliest days of specialized work. We feel like we can trust people we know, want to give them a means of income, and want to groom someone to take over after we, or other employees, leave the company. But […]