Hiring Advice
The Do’s and Don’ts of Working Interviews
Working interviews give employers a fantastic opportunity to see if candidates truly possess the skill sets they claim to have gained through previous work experience. Rather than sit-down sessions where job seekers respond to interview questions, working job interviews give candidates tasks or projects to complete. This allows hiring managers to observe hard and…
Why Your Job Description Might Turn Off Top Talent (and How to Fix It)
Hiring managers – let’s face it. Most job descriptions aren’t written to inspire. Too often, they read like policy documents or checklists – dense, lifeless, and full of buzzwords. This is a key component of your hiring process, and in today’s job market, where top talent has options, a job description can be the difference…
Top 10 Highest-Paying Legal Jobs
A lot is happening in the legal profession and legal business landscape. Significant transformation is being driven by technology and automation across the legal field. Growing client expectations are prompting firms to change their business models. Market forces are ushering in the need for hybrid roles in practice areas that blend law with tech (especially…
Small Teams, Big Impact: Why Local Talent Loves Small Business
May is Small Business Month in the United States – and there’s nothing small about the impact these organizations have on our workforce, local communities, local economies, and country. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy… 99.9% of U.S. businesses are classified as small businesses (independently owned and operated, with fewer…
8 Tips to Create an Unforgettable Candidate Experience
Not all HR departments and hiring managers think of it this way, but your talent acquisition strategy is an important part of your organization’s overall marketing strategy. The employer brand that you project through your recruitment process, especially your application and interview process, influences the caliber of job candidates who show interest in working with…
Too Many Chefs in the Recruiting Kitchen
In the fast-paced world of today’s hiring market, speed is often the name of the game. But the adage – “Slow and steady wins the race” – is more truthful and advantageous. Here’s why. The practice of pitting several recruiting firms against each other to compete in filling open roles can lead to slowdowns…
Managing a Five-Generation Workforce (Without Losing Your Mind)
Imagine you’re the leader of a band. But not just any band. Your drummer still writes paper checks at the grocery store. Your bass player is a much-loved queen on Facebook with millions of followers. Your lead guitarist thinks email is for Boomers. One of your backup singers uses TikTok as a search engine, and…
Celebrating Diversity in the Workplace: A Talent Recruiter’s Perspective
April marks Celebrate Diversity Month, a time to recognize and embrace the many backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives that make our workplaces stronger. Statistics have shown that having diverse perspectives in the room enhances company culture, work environments, and business outcomes. From a talent recruiting perspective, we also find that cultural diversity initiatives create a sense…
Hiring Manager’s Guide to Past Cannabis Offenses and Hiring Considerations
National Cannabis Awareness Month is observed in April each year to promote education, advocacy, and general awareness around cannabis and its evolving legal status. The month is also a good time to raise awareness about cannabis-related hiring policies and fighting ongoing stigma. In the talent recruiting space, specifically, it’s an opportunity to educate others about…
Stress Awareness Month: How to Carry the Weight Without Breaking
April is Stress Awareness Month, and honestly, it couldn’t come at a better time. Between work, personal responsibilities, and everything in between, stress tends to become a background noise we ignore – until it’s deafening. For years, I wore stress like a badge of honor. I threw myself into my work, staying late, taking…
