People Ops vs Human Resources The differences between HR and People Operations are subtle. It’s one of those things where you know it when you see it, but it can be tricky to define. The idea of people operations as a formalized department is a newer concept, just within the last decade. Based on titles… Read More »
Stay Interviews Equal Employee Retention When you think of interviews, you probably think of job interviews. But interviewing your current employees could also be a beneficial practice for your company. Stay interviews give you powerful information that help improve the employee experience and help you hold onto your top performers. Make it Conversational Stay interviews… Read More »
Contract vs Direct Hire Direct or contract? When hiring for a position, which is better? Some companies will only hire direct, while others prefer a hybrid approach. Contract Employee A contract employee typically works for a company for a specific time frame, project. Their length of employment may be tied to a date on the… Read More »
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 »
Staffing agencies are engaged by companies to find candidates to fill open vacancies. Vacancies can be direct placement, temporary, or contract and full-time or part-time engagements. While it’s extremely satisfying to be able to outsource the arduous task of candidate screening, you want to make sure the staffing agency you choose is doing a thorough… Read More »
Recruiting ROI I’m using the term Recruiting ROI (Return on Investment), but the R in ROI doesn’t just mean a financial return. It simply encompasses all the time, energy, labor, and yes, financial contributions that go into finding great talent. Finding ways to reduce recruiting ROI is crucial to maintain a healthy business. Recruiting is… Read More »
Job Search Depression Job Search Depression is real. From the rejection letters to uncomfortable interviews. Then that feeling of rejection and depression begins to sink in. Finding the next opportunity and that perfect job is full of rejections and can also be overwhelming. Not sure which way to turn? You have that urge to just… Read More »
It’s Quittin’ Time In America April 2021 was the first month to raise eyebrows as a record number of workers quit and anecdotal stories began cropping up that businesses were having trouble filling open roles. It was unclear at the time if it was just a blip in America’s economic recovery. But then workers kept on quitting.… Read More »