As we covered before, many companies are treating freelancers illegally, by managing them the same as they would an employee. Today we are going to cover interns, and we'll bottom line it for you: you probably shouldn't have…

What is the difference between in-house and agency recruiting?

When a company needs to find and hire candidates, ti basically has two options: Handling recruitment in-house or outsourcing it to a recruitment…

If you’ve ever served as an interviewer, you may be familiar with the following scenario: you invite a candidate for an interview, expecting them to be vibrant and enthusiastic,…

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Back in 1995, 93% of workers in the United States were full time or part time staff. Today, one…

Attracting top talent to join your company is a competitive business.

The hiring process works two ways; not only does the candidate need to prove themselves to you, you need to persuade the candidate that your company is best for them.

With 70% of candidates willing to turn down a job if their first impression is substandard, as an interviewer it’s important you know what works and what doesn’t. We’ve come up with some things that you should be doing to attract and hire the…

Not being treated well by a potential employer is a demoralizing experience for candidates which they are likely to share about with others. This could affect the ability of the employer to attract talent. Simple measures and more attention to recruitment process can improve candidate experience.

What is candidate experience?

It’s how…

Most information regarding the difficulties of recruitment nowadays seem to focus solely on trends and the challenges of tech and sourcing but not what could primarily be considered the most important aspect of recruiting; candidate interest.  Ask any in-house HR professional and they will say capturing and piquing a potentially strong candidate’s interest is key to any on-boarding process.  As such, specific practices by the internal HR department and hiring manager are key for a…

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Why do companies turn to recruitment agencies?

In today's highly competitive, candidate-driven job market, finding and hiring…

Negotiating a better salary package has put more than a few stomachs in knots over the years. Remember, we all go through the tedious process of salary negotiation sooner or later. Keep these 7 basic tips in mind when it’s your turn to ask for a reasonable deal.

1. Be Persuasive

It’s hard to force your boss to raise your compensation, and trying to do so can potentially damage your working relationship. Think about the process of trying to persuade…

Headhunting is an effective way to land a job, especially if you have vast experience in a particular industry. The experienced recruiters are highly skilled at placing qualified candidates with jobs that match their qualifications. The expert recruiter can alleviate stress and offer many other professional advantages. Below are five benefits of hiring a head hunter for your job…

Interviews are not just about an interviewer asking questions to the candidate. It can be the other way too. If you are a candidate and willing to work in a firm, then you must have at least a thousand questions about your work profile, work culture and about the management of that respective firm. Following questions should be asked to the interviewer to ensure that you’re getting a job in the right place.…

When we talk about enhancing the recruitment process or finding quality candidates, we look for a solution which is among  the best and is a perfect match for fulfilling these needs.

I take pride in saying that the list of our customers includes some of the most upcoming recruitment solutions.

Let’s talk about what they do and their achievements.

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Building and maintaining an effective talent pool will help you improve 3 most important recruiting metrics: time, cost and quality of hire.

Talent pooling: A proactive recruiting strategy…

Whenever I talk about biases in hiring, people just seem to get it naturally. I guess we’ve all experienced them because they are far more common in everyday decision-making than we realize.

Where do biases come from?

According to “…

Atmosphere matters. For your business to truly prosper and your crew and clients to feel satisfied, an atmosphere of trust is essential. It just takes a bit of discipline and adherence to the rule book to keep a business afloat – but if you’re interested in excelling, it is people that you need to invest in, not your ledger book.

Ironically enough, putting people above profit can improve your profits in the long run. Look at the stats:…

The hidden potential of your employee handbook

Employee handbook  is the cornerstone document of…