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Hiring during a recession can certainly be challenging. While companies may find there is no shortage of candidates, the real difficulty comes in trying to find the right candidate amid all the options. Recruiters need to strike a balance between attracting a large number of quality candidates and discouraging those with a lower likelihood of fit… Read More »

It’s uncontroversial — perhaps downright banal — to say that COVID-19 has transformed the world of recruiting. But while we all agree that things have changed, many of us would be hard-pressed to put our fingers on the specific transformations that have taken place. For a lot of us, we know that radical shifts have occurred — but… Read More »

How can you effectively onboard new employees during the pandemic? Employees joining during lockdown don’t have the same chance to meet other members of their team or get acquainted more casually with the company, and it can be tough on both morale and productivity as a result. To help you make your new employees get… Read More »

When you think of candidate sourcing, you probably immediately think of publishing ads on job boards, looking for fresh college graduates, or scouting for talent on LinkedIn. Although these techniques may bring in some numbers, they do not ensure quality. When attracting and sourcing candidates, it is important to be active in the places where your ideal… Read More »

The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for all of us, to put it mildly. Even if most of us aren’t physically working in offices these days, it’s becoming increasingly clear that keeping up positive workplace vibes is essential, as the world tries to navigate this strange moment in history. Keeping Positive Vibes Throughout Your Office… Read More »

One question that continues to be asked in nearly every industry is whether we’re ready to resume in-person gatherings. During the initial full shutdown period of Covid-19, it was much easier to decide whether to organize or attend an in-person hiring event. Local stay-at-home mandates kicked in loud and clear, and we quickly pivoted to… Read More »

2020 has been a turning point for the future of employment. As the coronavirus and shelter-in-place orders swept the globe, companies quickly shifted their stance toward flexible work and adapted recruitment processes to be entirely digital. Yet recruiting diverse candidates from different backgrounds and reducing bias in the hiring process remains a major challenge for HR departments… Read More »

To be human is to be biased. It’s impossible to be unbiased. The best you can hope for is to be aware of (many) of your biases so you can mitigate them. Potential Biases in Recruitment – A Cheat Sheet… Read More »

In the next month, my workforce will start transitioning back to the office. The operations team is observing every one of the CDC’s guidelines to ensure every employee feels safe. And yet, as we take these precautions, the message is clear: the era of “after COVID” has begun. 4 Easy Ways Staffing Firms Can Prepare… Read More »

Every organization wants to hire employees who are a good fit. This all begins with the recruitment process, which has increasingly become less about the company and more about the candidate. As companies compete for top talent, it’s important to implement and refine recruitment strategies to attract the right candidates. You need to find applicants… Read More »