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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…
How to Use AI to Land Your Next Job Interview
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots can be a job seeker’s best friend. You can ask them to find job openings in your area or other cities or states that are a good fit for you. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. AI chatbots can also be your personal career muse. Simply ask the chatbot…
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 Inclusivity in the Workplace: A Talent Recruiter’s Perspective
Statistics have shown that having a variety of perspectives in the room enhances company culture, work environments, and business outcomes. From a talent recruiting perspective, we also find that inclusive initiatives create a sense of belonging, job satisfaction, and talent retention among team members. Whether you’re a job seeker navigating career opportunities or an employer…
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…
Pick Two: Good, Fast, Cheap – 3 Recruiting Model Arrangements
The classic engineering and manufacturing maxim known as the Project Management Triangle (also known as the iron triangle) is an effective way to view talent recruiting arrangements and outcomes. The maxim states, “Pick Two: Good, Fast, Cheap.” So, for any project that is undertaken, the concept emphasizes that you can only optimize two of the…
5 Ways to Spot True Leaders During Job Interviews
Have you ever hired a candidate for a leadership position who sounded perfect and presented well during the job interview process – but once they started, everything went sideways? They had the right answers. The right experience. The right confidence. And yet… The team started struggling. Decisions took forever. Problems just sat there,…
