One of the foremost wanted employee benefits today is flexible work schedules and the environment. Aside from compensation, a flexible work setup is among the top thing a candidate would look, while searching for a job in today’s market, and this comes as no surprise. Technological advances have long been paving the way and it is a boon to an employee to…

In this fourth episode of Tribe TV, Jim Stroud examines what companies are doing during this time to maintain social distancing guidelines while keeping offices operational.

From wearable devices, rearranging office layouts, and canceling large events, see what changes…

This was originally posted in January 0f 2011, however, its views are even more pertinent in today's crisis and I have updated it for today's world.

We are following the events that are unfolding in the world with Covid-19. It brings us to poise and considers what kind of environment we are fostering from our dialogue. Based on the era when I grew up we have a citizenry that was able to enter into a dialogue with consideration for the value of differing views on the…

Preparing a candidate for the selection process with a client is the ‘last mile’ effort for any recruiter. Many times ‘good’ candidates are clueless on selection processes and how to face them. It, therefore, is the job of every recruiter to ensure that every candidate is briefed well before assigning them to any client selection process.

Preparing a Resume…

The electricity network sector is meeting a constant demand for power, with a workforce that is ever-growing. A reliable supply of electricity is the backbone of almost all commercial industries, so distribution must be efficient and secure. 

There are a wide range of careers in the sector especially for those with a strong understanding or interest in electrical systems, and problem-solving skills. Also, the industry is…

Before the outbreak of Coronavirus, working from home was common, but not universal. About 43…

Assembla is a web-based version control and source code management SaaS provider for enterprise that was founded in 2005.It can also be a great place to source. However most recruiters don’t think to source there because they are not sure how. Simply reach into your bag of tricks and pull out an old tried and true tool, a simple xray search…

The HR Tech industry has seen a lot of changes this year. The industry is now more efficient and productive with the introduction of machine learning. The HR tech industry is in the middle of a strategic revolution. There are a lot of HR blogs that have documented these changes in…

Some people are born adventurers who like to see as much of the world as possible. They appreciate how every different part of the country and the world has a unique culture and history. For these people, it's wise to find a job that allows you to travel as much as possible. Here…

The hiring process can take a lot of time and resources of a company. One has to be on point with their “hiring techniques”. If you don’t have hiring techniques then it can be tough to hire the best candidates, as hiring top employees will require you to deploy a…

Account managers 

Of all the sales roles out there, the job of the account manager is one of the more important ones. Tasked with being the face of the company, an accounts manager will work with both existing and prospective customers. The job is fundamentally about giving customers what they need to make their lives better, or their operation run more smoothly or profitably. From showing existing customers what fresh goods and services are…

Metrics for the sake of metrics can harm your business. Use the right metric for the right reason.

I can compose numbers all day long. Everything we do can be measured for one reason or another. The problem is that we have to remember that for our metrics to be creditable, verifiable, and evidence-based we have to ensure that…

Working from home when people are your work:  How to update workplace processes for HR professionals. 

Human Resource Management is not a classical or customary job anymore. With modernization, the need to mechanize the HRoperations grew with leaps and bounds. Now, there are not just individual automatic systems to facilitate functions, the multifarious parts that each system has, also add to the level of advancement and efficiency. For instance, there are notable similarities between an HRMS system, HCM suite, and HRIS software, but the purpose of each has almost hairline differences which…

This blog post originally was posted in 2010 but it is never more pertinent now then it was when it was first published.

I received an email this morning from a trusted source which indicated that a growing trend among some employers is to state in the ad for an open position " the unemployed will not be considered." Corporate America is faced with the real possibility of a labor shortage in some areas whether you believe it or not. From the Huffington post was this note:

In a…

While most people never adequately consider a job in the skilled trades, the benefits of these jobs are difficult to overstate. Jobs in the construction industry, in particular, pay well and offer excellent job security. Here are four telltale signs that a job in construction could be the right choice for your career path.

You Love Working With Your Hands

Construction…

In 2020, companies throughout the world are investing significantly in colleague training. 94 per cent of British businesses’ suggesting, ‘that even in the current economic climate, learning and development is at the heart of their strategy’. The…

Studies show that science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are industries which are primarily dominated by men. Statistics from 2017 found that only 23 per cent of the STEM workforce was female.

LinkedIn’s data has found that in the last four decades, STEM had more women enter the field than any other. Philanthropist and former…

Interested in pursuing a career in fashion once you’ve completed education? There are a wide range of options available aside from the ones you may expect, such as designers and models. From a career in fashion-related finance, to discovering a role in communications, the opportunities are varied. Join us as we take a look at the diverse range of opportunities available, considering some careers you might not have thought…

During this unprecedented time, there are still moments of sanity and community. I participated in one such opportunity on April 22. SmartSearch vendor partner Verified First, a leading background screening provider hosted a Virtual Coffee Hour panel discussion group for Human Resources leaders in the tech industry. This virtual event helped bring…