“The Second Act”- men and women over the age of 55 choosing to stay in, or re-enter, the job market is growing and the impact that it’s having on the workforce is becoming more pronounced.
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Planning—The Key to Quality Talent Acquisition
Quality candidates—where are they, how can you get them, and how can you keep them? The upcoming candidate shortage, fueled by the imminent retirement of the Baby Boomer Generation, has been a well-documented fact. There is virtually no end to the amount of statistical data regarding this phenomenon.
Create More Time to Hire the Right Candidates
Wasting time during the interview stage of your candidate search is the easiest way to miss out on a great hire, somebody who might bring incredible value to your company.
Creating a Successful Onboarding Program
An onboarding program has three main components—the people involved, the content involved, and the timeframe involved.
Onboarding: Worth the Investment
You’ve heard it called different names—new employee orientation, employee onboarding, retention before the fact. Onboarding is a process by which employers orient and acclimate new employees into their company so they become productive more quickly and they’re likely to stay with the organization for a long time.
It’s Not About the Money (Part 2)
The overriding point of this two-part series is that it’s not about the money. When the compensation being offered candidates is basically the same, other factors are involved in the candidates decision-making process.
It’s Not About the Money (Part 1)
Top candidates are often in the process of receiving comparable offers from two (or more) companies. They have to decide which company would be the best one to work for. Savvy employers use the interview process to set their company apart from their competitors and show why someone would want to join their team.
How to Conduct a Courtesy Interview
By Dan Simmons Continuing in the hypothetical situation about “Paul,” here are some tips on how to handle a courtesy interview. What to Say On the Call “Hi! My name is XX, and I’m the Director of XX at Great Employer. I was speaking with XX today and he recommended that I give you a […]
The Art of the Courtesy Interview
The Art of the Courtesy Interview is a well-defined plan on how to develop professionals for your company outside of the standard hiring routine.
The Four C’s of a Quality Recruiter
Consider the four “Cs” of a quality recruiter: character, connections, communication, and commitment.