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Bigger is not always better when it comes to recruiting top candidates. In fact, small companies can actually be at a great advantage for attracting new hires. The reason why so many employees today enjoy working for smaller companies is simple: the culture. If you’re looking to add some great new talent to your team,… Read more »

Finding and hiring top candidates is only the first hurdle to conquer on your journey to business success. Retaining your best and brightest talent after employing them is incredibly important but is oftentimes overlooked. Keeping your best employees is simply a smart business move. Turnover is costly in time, money, and company morale, so it… Read more »

A proven hiring process is one that works. While this statement is true, it is important to keep in mind that your company’s hiring process should be an ongoing work in progress. Just because your current process is successful does not mean you should rely on that process solely. What may seem “perfect” now will… Read more »

Mistakes are inevitable. After all, we are only human. Generally, mistakes can be easily corrected, and eventually, you can forget about them and move on; making a mistake at work, however, can be much more serious. On-the-clock mistakes can impact your employer and depending on your mistake, even your company’s bottom line can suffer. While… Read more »

Although our economy is in a process of recovery, economic growth in certain industries is projected to remain weak throughout the near future. Slow economic growth reflects slower business growth in regards to a company as well as its employees.  Where growth in new jobs is slow, hiring freezes are to be expected. While this… Read more »

Ethical standards are vital to any organization’s success; however, it can be extremely challenging to judge a candidate’s ethics during a job interview. Because of this, it is imperative for hiring managers to know the right interview methods to find the top candidates whose attitudes and characteristics align with those of the organization’s mission, values,… Read more »

Job searches and the ways job seekers need to approach them have changed drastically over the past decade. Methods that once ensured a shot at snagging the top positions have become increasingly less effective as jobs themselves have become less abundant. As job hunting has become more and more difficult, many job seekers have successfully… Read more »

Growth is ultimately every organization’s long-term goal; however, it does not always cultivate positive change, specifically where company culture is concerned. Although it is one of the main drivers for the way a company works, organizational culture often goes unnoticed or under appreciated until it’s gone. Unfortunately, losing the foundation of a company’s culture is… Read more »

While it may be true that embracing a healthy lifestyle is a decision that must be made by the individual, employers have a great opportunity to help their employees see the value in adopting healthier behaviors. A workplace culture sets the tone for its employees. A supportive work environment, where managers emphasize a comprehensive wellness… Read more »

It’s difficult to meet every single requirement listed on a job description.  Oftentimes, candidates will be well qualified for a great position but lack one or two of the listed requirements. The good news is companies will still consider a strong candidate even if they do not meet all expectations.  However, there are always the… Read more »