COVID had one of the biggest impacts on our world in modern day history. One of the biggest impacts is how and where people work. When people were forced to shelter in place, the economy had to keep moving. Which meant employers had to become flexible on where their employees worked. While some companies have since gone back to in-person work, many employers have opted to continue remote work optionality. Advances in technology has allowed companies to continue to operate, at times even more efficiently, with remote work environments. As businesses adapt to this new normal, it’s crucial to navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with this paradigm shift.
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The evolution of personalized career development in the workplace
Studies show that employees today are looking for more than just a good salary. Today’s employees are seeking personalized and dynamic approaches to nurture their professional growth. This means that employers can no longer rely on a one-size-fits-all model. We are in an era where employers must build plans based on the diverse skills, aspirations, and preferences employees bring to the table.
The crucial elements for a seamless onboarding process
Retaining employees is one of the greatest challenges in today’s marketplace. While performance evaluations, development plans, perks and more do have an impact on retention, many employers fail to realize that improved retention begins with an employee’s first interactions with a company. A seamless onboarding experience can be one of the most effective ways to improve your overall employee experience. Here are four immediate ways you can improve your onboarding process.
How to Tailor Job Descriptions So They Stand Out
To attract the right candidates to apply for your open positions, you need solid, attention-grabbing job descriptions. But how do you make sure your job posts stand out from the competition? Read our top tips for effective job descriptions. 1. Clarity is Key Job seekers are often scrolling through dozens — even hundreds — of… Continue reading How to Tailor Job Descriptions So They Stand Out
Where Are Job Seekers? — Pros and Cons of Popular Job Platforms
Although people still find jobs through traditional methods, like good old fashioned networking, most job seekers now use a combination of traditional and digital tools in their job search. Digital tools include: Job websites, job boards Apps Social media sites Email newsletters There are hundreds of online recruitment tools to choose from, so we’re exploring… Continue reading Where Are Job Seekers? — Pros and Cons of Popular Job Platforms
3 Ways to Mitigate No Call No Shows
When a candidate doesn’t show up for a scheduled interview, the hiring team is frustrated and stressed. And unfortunately, this is a fairly common occurrence, especially for hourly positions in service-based industries. According to USA Today, many businesses report as many as 20% to 50% of candidates are no-shows for interviews. To mitigate no call… Continue reading 3 Ways to Mitigate No Call No Shows
Going Beyond Indeed: How to Get Better, More Qualified Applicants
Most people — recruiters and job seekers alike — are familiar with Indeed. It’s the top job site worldwide, according to total website visits. Despite its popularity and prominence, many employers struggle to find qualified applicants through Indeed. Here are a few tips to increase your success when hiring with online career platforms. Focus on… Continue reading Going Beyond Indeed: How to Get Better, More Qualified Applicants
4 Tech Tools For Your Next Hiring Event
Hiring events are a great way to meet a high volume of potential hires in a short period of time — but what’s the best way to engage with attendees at a hiring event or career fair? We’re sharing 4 ideas for tech tools to use to connect with attendees at your next hiring event.… Continue reading 4 Tech Tools For Your Next Hiring Event
3 Creative Ways to Vet Candidates
The job interview was born in 1921, when Thomas Edison created a written test to evaluate job candidates’ knowledge. In the past 100 years, job screening and interviews have evolved, but their goal has remained the same — find a candidate whose skills, experience and personality are a good fit for the job. In modern… Continue reading 3 Creative Ways to Vet Candidates
New to Entrepreneurship? Tips on Hiring Your First Employees
Being an entrepreneur is equal parts thrilling and challenging, with many obstacles to get to success. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports an average of 20% of businesses fail in their first year of operation. To be a part of the 80% that survive and scale, you’ll need to make careful, strategic hiring… Continue reading New to Entrepreneurship? Tips on Hiring Your First Employees