The Recruitment Process: What is the Purpose of a Job Analysis?
The key to a great strategy for recruiting the right candidates for your company is to perform a job analysis. Why is it so crucial for the human resources strategy? Well, it lays the groundwork for a strong and successful workforce. Job analysis has been around for a long time, and it offers a lot…
Read MoreHow to Identify the Right Marketing Professionals for Your Team
New directions in marketing are being forged by shifts in consumer expectations and ever-increasing competition. Whether your organization is a startup or nationally recognized brand, the required acumen of an effective marketing team is the same. Great marketing talent possesses current insights, demonstrated skills, and loads of creativity that makes an impact in today’s dynamic,…
Read MoreThe Matchmaker: Rekindled Tips for Today’s Hiring Managers
My son went through a phase where he was obsessed with the Disney movie, Mulan. As most parents with young children would understand, I have watched that movie dozens of times. Simply writing the title of it here launches the soundtrack in my mind, but I digress. I am a talent recruiter and the…
Read MoreStay Strong and Sober This Holiday Season
With the holiday season comes an increase in celebrations among family, friends, and colleagues, which can often lead to an increase in alcohol consumption. For anyone struggling with addiction, especially those in recovery, this can be a tough time of year to stay strong. It’s important to keep in mind that the holidays can be…
Read MoreAlternatives to Shift Drinks in the Hospitality Industry
The signals could not be stronger that the practice of rewarding employees with free or discounted drinks after work is coming to an end. It already has for many hotel, bar, and restaurant operators in the hospitality industry. This longstanding perk for bartenders and other bar and restaurant workers is called the ‘shift drink,’…
Read MoreUsing AI in Hiring: How to Stop Bias from Foiling the Benefits
Human resource professionals and hiring managers have used technology for years to assist in hiring and employee onboarding processes. Today’s most robust solutions, those that employ artificial intelligence (AI), are seeing new features and tools emerge daily, making talent acquisition far more efficient. While AI contributes substantial benefits to the hiring process, it’s critical in…
Read MoreShould You Offer a Hybrid Work Model?
As you make plans for managing talent in 2024, it’s a great time to consider whether offering your team (and job candidates) a hybrid work model is a viable option. Companies and employees alike are benefiting in many ways from these working models in our post-pandemic era. Here are four major advantages of hybrid…
Read More4 Genuine Ways to Improve Your Team’s Morale
What “black-holes” in productivity and morale hinder your team? As a talent recruiter for the last five years, I’ve been invited by clients to conduct employee surveys or interviews to identify areas where productivity, team morale, and employee well-being can be improved. These companies prioritize ways to motivate and retain top talent, knowing that team…
Read MoreThe Power of Habits: Life by Design or Life by Default?
Life is an ongoing process of human growth and self-discovery. Our current and future selves are influenced by every decision we make and behavior we adopt. “What you tolerate chips away at the marble of your character to reveal your future self” is a quote that emphasizes how important daily routines are in molding who…
Read MoreShowing Your Support on Trans Day of Remembrance
Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR) is here, a day when we remember transgender individuals who lost their lives due to violence and discrimination. It’s a day to think about the tough times faced by the transgender community and to show love and support. Learn from Real People with Real Stories An important thing to…
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