Digital technology is an enabler. It is a tool to help you reach an audience, manage your systems and processes and help you get found to name just a few benefits. Many businesses see digital technology as a solution to all their problems

Through the many conversations I have with businesses I rarely hear the word ‘people’ bought into the conversation. As a…

It’s back to school season, and not just for students. September is the best time to recruit entry-level talent and companies have already begun recruiting the Class of 2018 on OneWire.  If you haven’t already, it’s time to get started!

Recruiting entry-level talent is different than hiring experienced professionals. In addition…

It's no secret that with more people engaged than ever on Facebook, businesses are turning to that avenue to bring in more customers and get their products out there. But now businesses of all sizes are starting to look at Facebook as a way to bring in skilled employees to their workforce.

This…

Inflation is now running around 1%.  That’s really low.  There are financial benefits to low inflation, but low inflation generally doesn’t help businesses grow.

We know that salaries have not been growing for quite some time and until they do start to grow, it’s better to have low inflation.  A better scenario would be a little more inflation and equivalent salary growth.

Todd Kmiec…

Acquisition Provides Customers with Greater Global Resources and Investment 

LONDON – SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 – Bullhorn®, the cloud computing company that helps staffing and recruiting organizations transform their businesses, today announced that Bullhorn International has…

The current generation of young adults born in the 1980s and 90s have rewritten the standards which had previously been commonplace in the workplace. For traders, this is a strategic purchasing power - for employers, it is an interesting…

Do you have any questions? This is one of the most dreaded questions candidates dislike being asked! We recently covered questions you should ask at the end of interviews but what about the ones you shouldn’t?

Don’t worry we have you covered for this one…

When someone applies for a job, there are certain things potential candidates will expect from the hiring manager during the hiring process.



Often the employer’s wants/needs are highlighted while those of job seekers are overshadowed.  So here are 4 things to keep in mind that job seekers expect from you during your hiring…

The world is changing everyday. Artificial Intelligence is something we are using and experiencing everyday without even realizing it. Cortana, Siri, Google, You Tube, Instagram, online shops, and social networks - all of them collect and use precious information about your decisions, which helps to find out your preferences and shows the advertisers what works for you. Business will be forever changed

Where does this lead us? Where will business be in five years? How fast will A.I.…

The popularity of the .NET framework remains constant despite many technologies and platforms for application development. A large number of websites and applications have been built using the .NET framework. Not surprisingly .NET developers are always in demand. Since .NET is scalable and has evolved over the years with many libraries and easy to use tools, the need to hire qualified talent to…

Recently I went to run after two weeks of being off. My right knee reminded me of the consequences of taking off one week let alone two. I’ve been a little off my exercise schedule since my daughter left for college. She and I had spent the summer working out together and now without her my workouts were boring and unexciting. I knew not working out wasn’t the best approach…

Recent reports of ageism in Silicon Valley and and other places bring attention back to the subject.  This is a tough topic because there are valuable workers on the wrong end of it.

Older workers have more experience and there is a lot of value in that.  However, younger workers bring new skills, motivation, and a desire to work hard.  They tend to be willing to work long hours and they cost less in salary.

In some cases the experience is more valuable.  In some cases it’s…

Amazon Web Services (AWS)is a subsidiary of Amazon.com that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms to individuals, companies and governments, on a paid subscription basis with a free-tier option available for 12 months. Not a lot of recruiters try to source there. The reason is simple they do not know how. Well to do this without…

Having a career in tech can be lucrative. A computer engineer, for example, has an average annual salary of $116,000. If you’re a software developer, you could earn at least $100,000 per year.

But most tech professionals aren't doing it for the money. That’s because they know that they have an important role with an incredible amount of…

Ever wondered what sought after engineers are looking for in a company?

It will come as no surprise to any Engineering Manager that it takes more than attractive job specs and trendy working environments to appeal to the UK’s current market of top-performing embedded and electronics engineers. Embedded engineers are now at such a…

The state of Maine is making a concerted effort to bring candidates back home.  Companies in the state are targeting candidates that grew up there, went to college there, or have a significant history there.

It’s a good strategy for stability.  People who have experienced life in a certain part of the country and want to come back are more likely to stay for the long haul.  Creating opportunities for candidates like this makes sense for businesses that will benefit from stable…

Developing an experience-based candidate framework is the key to an effective hiring plan! Here are the steps a company needs to take before placing an ad or interviewing potential employees.

 Last week on Hire Power Radio Show, Erin Wilson, Co-Founder of …

Americans starting new businesses is at a 40 year low.  The biggest factor is the maturity of the nation and economy.  Everything seems covered.  It used to be that you could look around and see what the area needs and start a business with little or no competition.  Now they don’t need another dry cleaner in town, or another Thai restaurant.

There are, of course, lots of opportunities in new technologies and holes to fill there, but even those are getting filled up pretty quickly.…

Receiving an interview call from your dream…

As high school students embark on the journey of applying for college, many question how the school they choose will impact their future. Will a bigger or more expensive university lead to a better job after graduation? Should you, and how much should you consider your future career when applying to college or when choosing which school to ultimately attend? 

Opinions are divided and it’s worth considering both sides of the argument…