First Impression New Hire Swag

First Impression New Hire Swag What’s that old saying?  ‘You never get a second chance to make a good first impression’. So, making a new employee feel part of the team on the first day is very important – it is a very effective talent management tool.  But that first impression goes well beyond setting… Read More »

What are your Recruiting Deliverables

What are your Recruiting Deliverables Recruitment is an integral part of human resources management because it helps organizations find new employees who are qualified for open positions.  Taking a data-driven approach to recruitment will have many advantages, including increased efficiency and improving the experience for the candidate. But first consider what metrics will work best… Read More »

Mobile Recruiting

Mobile Recruiting

Mobile Recruiting Mobile recruiting is great for reaching out to job seekers and taking them through the application process via their mobile devices. It seems simple, but doing it well takes more than just a mobile-friendly website. 54% of GenZ candidates will pass by a business if the recruiting methods are difficult and not user… Read More »

Rapid Response Recruiting

Rapid Response Recruiting One of your employees just gave a two week notice!  And suddenly you are moving as fast as you can to find a replacement and for some training from your leaving employee.  You will need to get a rapid response. You have to move fast, or you’ll miss your chance with top… Read More »

Why Staff Augmentation

Why Staff Augmentation One of the most significant trends in today’s business is the dramatic increase in the use of contingent workers globally. This practice isn’t necessarily modern, and today’s contingent workforce manifests itself in many working models, the most common being staff augmentation. A Flexible Solution Staff augmentation is a powerful tool for any… Read More »

So What’s the Tea

So What’s the Tea Unless you work in a tea shop, a person asking about the ‘Tea’ isn’t literally asking about tea. They are asking about the latest gossip, or an update on old gossip, and they know you’ve got it! According to  Urban Dictionary, the slang term ‘Tea’ comes from; ‘the custom in the South… Read More »

Sea to Shining Sea

Sea to Shining Sea     Our country will be celebrating July 4th next week.  There will be fireworks, family picnics, building sandcastles and maybe (just maybe) a few adult beverages to enjoy.  And why not?  It’s America’s Independence Day.  As Richard Henry Lee of Virginia said in 1776: “Resolved: That these United Colonies are,… Read More »

A Dream but what is the law

A Dream but what is the law   So, you had a dream.  Then your dream became a vision.  Then you made a plan.  But once you add one worker, you suddenly become an employer.  And now to keep your vision alive you must know employee and employer tax codes, exemptions, labor laws and so… Read More »

The Right Match

The Right Match Lately I have been talking a lot about the importance of hiring the right person for the job, company culture and brand. Recruiting isn’t a one size fits all approach. Recruiters must adapt to overcome challenges for hiring new employees in a job market that is constantly evolving.  But the type of… Read More »

Sigma-fide Recruitment

Sigma-fide Recruitment What is not measured is not managed. The mention of Six Sigma and the first thought that comes to a lot of people’s minds is its application in the manufacturing industry for eliminating wastage in defective products. Six Sigma a disciplined, statistical-based, data-driven approach and continuous improvement methodology can also be of use… Read More »