Phone vs In-Person Interviews: The Pros and Cons of Both
Conducting interviews is a core part of the human resources team, but there are several ways to go about it. Two of the most common options are phone interviews and in-person interviews. Both options are viable for interviewing a candidate, but they have their pros and cons. Picking the right interview for the right situation…
Read MoreSHRM-CP vs PHR vs SPHR: Comparing Human Resources Certifications
Most industries are made up of professionals, and those professionals often form organizations to help advance their fields. Those organizations often develop tests or examinations they can use, to judge the skills, knowledge, and abilities of people in their industry. With a properly rigorous examination, a certification can become a valuable asset, and people who…
Read More20 of The Most Creative Candidate Recruitment Campaigns
Any time you have a job opening that you need to be filled, you need to find the most qualified people to fill it. Sometimes this will be internal promotions, but most of the time, you’ll be looking at a much larger audience to find the perfect fit. Attracting that audience is difficult, given the…
Read More8 Leadership Tips for Building a High-Performance Team
Throughout the world of business, there are average teams, and then there are high-performance teams. High-performance teams are a wonder to behold. They work well together, they’re unerringly efficient, on target, and highly effective. They’re the dream of every manager and every executive, and they’re capable of immensely benefitting the business that they work for.…
Read MoreWhat Are the Duties and Responsibilities of HR Professionals?
Human Resources departments are often misunderstood and unfairly categorized, especially in TV shows and other stereotypical portrayals, as team members that should be feared and are primarily responsible for cutting costs and firing employees. The reality is, Human Resources departments have many valuable responsibilities, and they’re often caught in the middle of power struggles in…
Read MoreHow to Develop and Improve Collaboration in The Workplace
The rock star developer. The lone wolf. The recluse. There’s a certain archetype of an employee who doesn’t play well with others, but who, nevertheless, are responsible for the big ideas that catapult a company from mediocrity to superstardom. Hollywood may have reinforced this idea throughout the decades, but the truth is, these kinds of…
Read More12 Tools to Help with the Challenge of Employee Onboarding
Onboarding a new employee is a challenge, and it cannot easily be surmounted just by subscribing to a new service or hiring the right consultant. You need to put serious thought into your onboarding process. More than that, you need to monitor it and adjust it as necessary to ensure that onboarding matches the process,…
Read MoreHow to Craft an Ideal Candidate Profile (With Examples)
Companies always need to optimize their business processes, and few are as important as the hiring process. Part of hiring is knowing who, exactly, you’re looking for to fill a role. No, we don’t mean picking a specific person to try to headhunt or poach from a competitor, though that can certainly happen at the…
Read MoreRecruiting Trends and Predictions to Keep an Eye on in 2021
The year 2020 was a groundbreaking year in a lot of ways. A world forever changed by a global pandemic is just one background factor. Millions of people lost jobs and have either chosen to pursue entirely different careers, live on savings for as long as they can, or shift their focus to freelancing, starting…
Read MoreList of 70+ Employee Recognition and Appreciation Ideas
Employee recognition is incredibly important, more so than many business owners ever realize. The need to be recognized, to feel as though you’re more than just a cog in an uncaring machine, is a critical component to job satisfaction and productivity. It’s also key for employee retention. According to FastCompany, employees are 12% more productive…
Read MoreDoes It Make Sense to Outsource Reference and Background Checks?
One key element of hiring that is occasionally overlooked in discussions is the need for background and reference checks. A candidate can look very capable on paper and can pass an interview with flying colors, but if they’ve stretched the truth on their resume or if they left out any critical pieces of information, you…
Read MoreWhat Should a Good Employee Onboarding Process Include?
It’s not enough just to hire a talented candidate for an open role within your company. You need to onboard them in a progressive, tailored way to bring them up to speed and make them part of the team as soon as possible, but without undue stress that can increase turnover. What should an onboarding…
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