While job gains were lower than expected in the July jobs report for 2018, unemployment has dropped to 3.9% (from 4% last month) and employment is looking good overall. There were 157,000 jobs added last month, which is below the Read More
Category Archives: recruiting
5 Ways to Encourage Employee Advancement Opportunities
Investing in your employees’ career advancement is essential to your company’s success and bottom line, as well as your ability to attract and retain talent. According to the American Society for Training and Development, companies that offer comprehensive training Read More
Candidates Ghosting Employers: The Newest Hiring Problem
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
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
Employee Referral Programs: Ideas and Best Practices for Success
Your employees know your company and its needs. Top performing employees are likely to know other people that would be high performers at your company. For this reason, employee referral programs are the best method for recruiting at any organization. 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
5 Nonprofit Recruiting Tips for 2018
The hiring landscape for nonprofits is looking up thanks to a booming economy and job market. According to a survey from human resources firm Nonprofit HR, last year 50% of nonprofits planned on increasing their staff size. Yet 64% 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