In the past 2 years, unemployment has dropped significantly. In May 2018, it made it down to 3.8 percent, the lowest it’s been since April of 2000. Also in May, there were more jobs than unemployed people in the U.S. Read More
Category Archives: human resources
5 Tips for Recruiting in a Tight Labor Market
The unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in decades, holding steady at 4 percent. It’s safe to say that it’s a tight labor market out there. Employers can try as hard as possible to retain employees, but inevitably they Read More
7 Essential Qualities of Successful HR Managers
Human resource managers play a major part in helping businesses meet their goals and employees grow. They must be familiar with all aspects of the business, and they work with a wide variety of people. If you are looking Read More
4 Effective Sourcing Strategies for Call Center Agents
Your call center agents are the face and voice of your brand. It is very important that you put a lot of thought and effort into recruiting these agents. At all times, it’s important to have competent and trustworthy call Read More
Talent Pipelining: 4 Secrets to Success
To minimize hiring mistakes and shorten the time it takes to find a qualified candidate to fill a position at your company, it’s important to build a talent pipeline strategy. Employers should always be proactive in their recruiting and thinking Read More
7 of the Best Interview Questions for Employers to Ask
For hiring managers, there is a lot riding on how you screen candidates. If you don’t accurately evaluate their skills, experience and whether they would be a good fit for your company, you are looking at a significant financial Read More
Adjust Hiring Criteria to Compete in Record Breaking Job Market
The job market is hitting record highs right now. There are more jobs than unemployed people in the United States. The Wall Street Journal reported on June 5, 2018 that “U.S. job openings rose to a seasonally adjusted 6.7 million Read More
Managing Freelancers: Get the Most out of the Gig Economy
The gig economy is full of successful freelancers. According to a 2017 survey from Upwork.com, 36% of the U.S. workforce did freelance work. And research from MBO Partners State of Independence shows that almost 20% of full-time freelancers earn Read More
Hiring for Potential Not Experience: A New Way to Recruit
Have you ever hired someone that looks great on paper but once they have the job it becomes clear they are unfit? In today’s professional environment where jobs and people have become more complicated, hiring managers may need to alter Read More
4 Secrets to Onboarding Recent College Grads the Right Way
The quality of your onboarding process for recent college graduates has a huge impact on their job performance and the trajectory of their career. Since many recent college graduates either haven’t worked, have worked very little or had jobs in Read More