5 Ways Online Employee Training Can Help You Grow Your Business
Traditional employee training can be very time-consuming and expensive. On the other hand, as guest blogger PJ Taei outlines, online employee training is a great way to make sure that your entire workforce is on the same page.
Email Marketing: Emerging Trends to Survive 2019 and Beyond [Infographic]
2019 is here. This is the time of the year when you start evaluating your company practices to keep your digital marketing strategy competitive for the year ahead. One of the biggest players in the game is email marketing. The channel remains popular and is used widely all over the world, with 3.7 billion recorded […]
Content Tips And Other Tools For Recruitment Marketing
To succeed in your recruitment marketing efforts, you need to create engaging content, so that you can attract the ideal talent. To get started, check out these content tips and other recommendations from guest blogger Luisa Brenton.
7 Ways to Perfect Your Candidate Application Journey [Infographic]
It’s important that you map out your candidate journey and ensure that it runs smoothly, providing a positive experience for all applicants - from the moment, a candidate applies for a role with your organisation, right through to the formal job offer.
The Importance of Company Reviews for Enhancing Your Employer Brand
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Audrey Pilcher. Her opinions are her own. For the past several years, employers in the U.S. have experienced significant skill shortages. In fact, the 2017 U.S. Talent Shortage Survey report by Manpower Group claimed that the percentage of employers reporting talent shortages was 46 percent in 2016 – […]
How to Best Incorporate Twitter Hashtags in Your Recruitment Process
The people that you hire determine the performance and future of your business. Acquiring the right talent at the right time cultivates the success of your company. Technology has made recruitment easier for you as an employer and one of the most effective ways of hiring is using twitter tags. Twitter is a micro-blogging and […]
Why Your Employees Are Quitting [Infographic]
For business owners, keeping your best staff on board should be a top priority. High employee turnover can bring a business to its knees, costing a huge amount both financially and in terms of lost productivity. And with the news that employees are leaving their jobs in record numbers – and two thirds of businesses […]
10 Proven Ways to Build Trust With Employees [Infographic]
Do your employees trust you? It may seem a minor detail if you’re part of a busy concern and profits are steady. But you don’t only have a humanitarian responsibility to ensure your team members feel stable and fulfilled: you have an opportunity to boost the value of your business. Because a company where the […]
5 of the Best Strategies to Hook and Hold Millennials
Millennials are a product of this world, a force driving new outcomes and goals, the new social contracts. Let’s just list a few of the major changes you might still be grappling with when dealing with millennial employees. Careers are not centralized- No longer do you see people doing their utmost to do the daily […]
5 Tips For Hiring Your First Employee
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Jackie Olling – Content Manager with LawPath. Her opinions are her own. So you’ve started a business and it’s grown to the point where you need to hire other people to help you run it and grow it further. Being successful up to that point is always exciting […]
Encourage Your Workforce to Self-Actualize … Through Podcasts! [Infographic]
When you get into work do you notice that your employees are dragging their feet? It’s not always possible to take the time to rev up your employees in a daily morning meeting, even if you feel as though a pep-talk might increase productivity and collaboration. Perhaps the answer is to encourage those you work […]
Creative Keystones to Building the Best Team
Good marketing comes from building great teams. Honestly, good creative work — marketing or no — relies on both talent and teamwork. In a world where freelancers, gig-style deals, and online help are all too easy to come by, why even fuss over assembling your own crew anyway? The answer is simple: creative collaboration rests […]
Hiring Machine Learning and AI Engineers
The fourth industrial revolution is centered around the tech industry. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are skills that are highly in demand. However, there is a shortage of these highly sought-after skills. Because these skills are so new, many potential trailblazers of tomorrow are still in college studying to become AI and ML […]
Minimize Your Time to Hire with These Awesome Strategies [Infographic]
Did you know that the best candidates are available for just 10 days before they get hired? Are you among those 40% of employers who worry that they won’t be able to find the talent they need? Well, not anymore. Our friends at Candidate Rewards have some awesome strategies which can decrease your time to […]
Traditional Marketing Expertise for Boosting Your Mobile App [Infographic]
Whether you’re a startup company or an old business rooted in tradition, mobile marketing can seem like an intimidating aspect to add to your marketing mix. Before you can implement a strategy for mobile app acquisition and retention, you need a mobile app. Not to worry, though, because many freelancers can build iOS and Android […]
3 Major Drawbacks of Hiring for “Culture Fit” Alone
Finding new talent and filling vacant positions is a major undertaking for any team. Although the job market is highly competitive, many companies are still struggling to find adequate candidates to bring onboard. According to CV Library’s report, nearly three out of four hiring teams state that finding qualified talent to fulfil their job openings […]
The Key Skills Every Modern Marketer Needs [Infographic]
It’s not easy to be a marketer these days. Because of the way technology is changing, digital marketers are forced to adapt to new best practices almost overnight. Audiences demand more than just consistency—they now want new mediums and innovation. With the information overload we’re subject to every day, marketers need to do some extraordinary […]
7 Employee Retention Tips for Winning the War for Talent
Your employees are the building blocks of your business. No matter how big or small, your company needs the best possible people to support your idea, share your vision and work by your side to achieve greatness. Without a quality team of people, you won’t be able to reach far from the starting point and […]
5 Jobs AI Might Replace in the Near Future
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post Larry Reed – technical writer with DesignRush. His opinions are his own. Artificial intelligence is poised to become the technology that will define our age. What was once little more than a theoretical notion used by scientists in research labs, is now becoming a part of our everyday reality – […]
7 Attributes of A Great Business Leader [Infographic]
The critical role in managing any group is that of the leader. A great business leader plays an extremely crucial role in any organization. Without them, it would be inconceivable for a business to establish its goals and objectives, let alone reach them. With that said, a leader should possess specific skill sets and knowledge […]
How to Manage Millennials Effectively and Keep Them Engaged at Work
Times have changed. Workplaces are fast becoming (for some) a vehicle for earning more money to pay for a lifestyle of smashed avocado and green smoothies, investment properties whilst living at home with mum and dad, holidays to Bali and Byron and buying the latest sports car. We are less settled and flexible around our […]
The Evolution of the Recruitment Consultant [Infographic]
Recruiters- they don’t just recruit employees, they also sow the seeds of company’s reputation. The reputation that is built on the brand image they create and the employees they recruit to contribute. To create this brand image and employ the top-notch talent for their brand, they use different tools and mediums like Social media, Job […]
6 Common Contributors to Uncomfortably High Employee Turnover Rates
Good talent is hard to find, and in some cases, it is even harder to keep. High turnover rates within a company can not only slow down the process of advancement and success, it can also cost a business thousands of dollars for each lost employee. It costs an average of six to nine months’ […]
Why Employee Handbooks Lead to Happier Employees
If there was one simple thing you could do to have happier and more productive employees, would you do it? Having a well-written employee handbook, it turns out, can be a wonderful recruitment and retention tool for your business. 1. A handbook smooths out the on-boarding process Starting at a new company can be stressful […]
10 Common Cybersecurity Terms [Infographic]
Cybersecurity is an important aspect of any business. However, employees outside of the IT, or information technology, department lack a comprehensive understanding due to its complex nature. Internet security often gets brushed aside because the information is perceived in a “language” that might as well be Greek. Employees can oftentimes be our biggest asset. However, […]
15 Reasons Why Millennials Have a Problem Setting Professional Goals
Millennials seem challenging to manage as long-term employees. The generation that felt the consequences of the Great Recession firsthand is stuck between setting personal goals and coupling professional life with its expectations and lifestyle. Setting short or long-term professional goals is challenging for this confused generation. Millennials may not always know the hows, whens, and […]
The College Degree of the Top Earning CEO in Every US State [Infographic]
When you’re recruiting for your up-and-coming business, you’ll likely be looking for a decent mix of education, experience, and raw talent in each person you interview. In particular, looking for somebody who can handle a management role means entrusting your company to somebody who you hardly know. So how can you predict if they will […]
Breaking Ground: The State of Women in Construction [Infographic]
Women are breaking new ground in many industries, even those that have traditionally been the least gender diverse. As gender parity becomes more of a priority for businesses across the spectrum, the fields that have been traditionally male-dominated, like construction, are particularly seeking to make inroads toward greater gender equality. Leading the industry At around […]
5 Reasons Why Businesses Should Be More Engaged With New Hires
Workforce engagement is fundamental to the success of any organization, as it increases productivity, reduces turnover and improves the overall culture of a company. As such, engagement strategies have become the staple of a desirable workplace, putting companies under increasing competitive pressure to continuously improve these efforts. New hire engagement is a distinct category of […]
Social Media and Customer Service [Infographic]
Exceptional customer service delivered via social media builds satisfaction and profits. When executed properly, customers spend more and companies experience the improved operations that result from collecting and analyzing the wealth of data that can be used to improve services and gain a competitive edge. It’s important to use social media effectively, as poor customer […]
5 Key Recruitment Trends for 2018 … and Beyond
Blink and you’ll miss it. That’s how fast the world of HR seems to be changing. So what does HR actually mean in 2018? One growing area where the concept of HR is taking on new meaning all the time is talent management. Talent managers look to get the most out of employees and ensure […]
5 Recruitment Technology Trends to Watch Out For
As the digital economy expands its reach and influence, more and more industries are feeling its transformative impact. The world of recruitment and talent acquisition knows this impact all too well. Immense changes throughout recruitment have been taking place for the past few years. Recruitment used to be defined by a culture of bulk emails […]
The Rise of Big Data and Data Science [Infographic]
Organisations are finding it equally challenging to find skilled data scientists as they are having difficulty understanding which information sources provide the best input for artificial intelligence driven analysis. This environment has created a conundrum for artificial intelligence and machine learning vendors. Experts forecast that the data scientist shortage will increase by nearly 30-percent by […]
5 Top Public Event Tips for Tech Companies
Modern companies focus mostly on social media and content creation, but you shouldn’t forget that public events still play a major marketing role. As a matter of fact, a study reveals that 95% of marketers agree live events provide attendees with a valuable opportunity to form in-person connections in an increasingly digital world. Lisa Ortiz, […]
The Gig Economy and its Role in Redefining the Workplace
Unconventional work arrangements, referring to employment arranged through various part-time, freelance or temporary jobs, short-term contracts and projects have become a commonality today. It differs entirely from the traditional 9-to-5 employment and has drastically become an important part of the economy. Statistics show that contingent workers who did not opt for the standard full-time job […]
The Glass Ceiling Frustrating Women and Minorities in Business Today [Infographic]
Despite a decade of research highlighting the accomplishments of women in leadership roles, gender diversity in corporate America remains woefully imbalanced. While many enterprises have invested in inclusion initiatives, decades of change programs have yielded few results. Existing inclusion programs have yielded little more than positive media. Any improvements have been marginal at best. According […]
The Importance of Professional Branding for Recruiters
It’s never been easier to jump from a being a cog in the corporate machine to starting up your own business as an independent recruitment professional. While the war for talent is fierce, it’s never been easier to connect with top talent in any location. It’s more important than ever to differentiate yourself from other […]
5 Ways to Support a LGBT Inclusive Workplace
It’s the 21st century. Should we even talk about LGBT inclusive workplaces? All people are equal and all people deserve to work in an environment that supports their choices. Apparently, this still is an issue. The latest National LGBT Survey, carried out by the UK government, showed disturbing results. Harassment, discrimination, and bullying still affect […]
11 Techniques to Successfully Manage Workplace Disagreements
Managing a team is seldom a popularity contest. As a matter of fact, it is more like a series of stressful events accompanied by a large number of decisions to make in a short time frame. One of the roles that team managers have to take is mediation in case of a work disagreement between […]
Are Traditional Recruitment Techniques Becoming Obsolete?
With just a few moments’ thought, you can probably list at least five or six recruitment methods that you’ve used during your time as a hiring manager or an employer. Do you still use all of these methods? If the answer is no, then why not? Did you find one method to be ineffective after […]
Boosting Employee Engagement with Performance Management Software
According to a recent study by Gallup, employee engagement is highlighted as one of the most powerful tools in creating and sustaining a profitable business. However, many companies are missing the mark on keeping an engaged workforce, for several reasons, which is costing an oppressive $960 to $1.2 trillion per year. Employees cite a lack […]
Why Global Mobility Management is Vital for Talent Acquisition
Anyone who works in recruitment truly understands that the war for talent is the single greatest challenge facing any organization today. In fact, we are in the full throws of the worst talent shortage since the recession in 2007 according to research that surveyed 41,700 employers across 42 countries. Of the nearly 42,000 surveyed, 40% […]
How to Manage Millennials: 8 Ways to do it Right [Infographic]
Editor’s Note: This post is by Paul Slezak, Cofounder and CEO of RecruitLoop – the World’s largest marketplace of expert Recruiters and Sourcers available on-demand. Each generation has a set of defining characteristics in the workplace, and millennials are no exception. Trends show that by 2025, the millennials are going to comprise 75% of the workforce. With that comes a pressing need to […]
8 Savvy Ways to Perk Up Performance Appraisals
The idea of having performance appraisals can make team members feel all sorts of emotions. Some feel fear and anxiety, others may feel neutral or excited, or even entitled. As the time for performance appraisals approaches, here are 8 areas management can review in helping upcoming appraisals to be more valuable, insightful and inspiring. 1. […]
Take the Initiative to Make Your Business More Transparent
But learning how to leverage this quality can pay off in spades for your business. ‘Need-to-know’ is impeding how you grow The status quo of ‘need to know’ is part and parcel of the corporate world, referring to sharing information only when it’s critical to complete your job. A junior employee doesn’t ‘need to know’ […]
9 Reasons Why Startup Founders Flourish in Co-working Spaces
More and more people around the world are finding employment in less traditional settings. With the rise of the internet, freelancing, telecommuting and living the digital nomad lifestyle have all become much more common. For an entrepreneur looking to start their own company, working from home has always been a possibility, but now increasing numbers […]
10 Common Project Management Mistakes [Infographic]
For most of us, making mistakes is just part of learning and gaining experience. Some of us have probably even repeated the same mistake, until we learned a valuable lesson, hopefully preventing us from repeating the mistake again. However, not all mistakes (or their resulting repercussions) are limited to us as individuals – especially when it […]
9 Ways to Create More Agile Teams
Forming a group of productive employees is one of the most desired goals in any company, but also an elusive objective for the vast majority of businesses. According to the research, as much as 70% of American workers do not feel they are engaged at work. It’s not easy to find, hire, and nurture an […]
Why Educational Content is Vital to Your Sales Team’s Success
How do you make the most out of your marketing strategy? The most obvious answer is to give your audience something they’re interested in: something that would be useful to them and would benefit them in some way. If that’s the case, then why do so many marketing teams hesitate to include more educational content […]
A Visual Guide to a Meeting Agenda That Actually Works [Infographic]
Making decisions in meetings is never easy. After all you’re talking about human beings, and human beings are complex. It’s no wonder meetings can seem to drag on indefinitely. What seems like a simple goal becomes more tricky the deeper you delve. What’s needed is an efficient, incisive methodology to get you in and out […]
Why Efficient Candidate Sourcing is Your New ‘Silver Bullet’
Recruiting and sourcing are increasingly recognized as distinct activities with very different goals and outcomes, requiring very different skills and processes.
12 Powerful Recruiting Trends Affecting Your Time to Hire
Most articles on the main recruiting trends frequently refer to the obvious approaches that many companies already apply. However, in this post I would like to zero in on unique, advanced techniques, which are seldom used and accepted and yet they are some of the most important recruiting tools impacting your time to hire time. […]
5 Reasons to Promote More Workplace Flexibility
When it comes to workplace flexibility, we are used to hearing employees asking for this type of company culture. Although their reasons seem pretty one-sided and gravitate around work/life balance, reducing the cost of transportation, work attire, etc. we have to ask if there is anything employers could get out of that kind of deal. […]
Is Your Company Ready for A Cyber Attack? [Infographic]
With data breaches on the rise and making headlines in the news, you would assume that most companies are starting to double down on their security preparation. Unfortunately, that’s not quite the case. In a recent study by IBM, 77% of business leaders admitted that they do not have a cybersecurity response plan that’s formally […]
Internal vs External Recruitment: Weighing up the Pros and Cons
Are you looking for your next employee? Sometimes the process can seem endless, can’t it? For every two or three great candidates you interview in the final stages, you can recall the scores of resumes and cover letters that you’ve dropped into shredders. Some of those candidates missed your shortlist only marginally. Others possessed none […]
Sales Tips: Only Focus on The Sales Metrics You Can Control [Infographic]
Sales metrics are extremely crucial to running a successful sales operation. They serve as the measurement that sales organizations continuously track and monitor to gauge their performance and subsequently make adjustments to goals, reward the salesforce with bonuses, project revenue, among others. Also referred to as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), sales metrics are instrumental for […]
7 Writing Tricks to Level up Your Cold Recruiting Emails
Cold recruiting emails can be a great tool for hiring prospective candidates – assuming you know how to use this tool right. This definitely isn’t always easy: basically, you’re asking a candidate to join your company and you have to do your best to spark their interest. However, while it isn’t easy, it’s still possible. […]
6 Ways to Scare Your Staff Away During a Performance Review
It’s coming up to that time of the year again – it’s performance review season. And whilst there is plenty of advice out there for employees on how to prepare for their mid-year or annual performance review (depending on where you are in the world), it’s just as important for employers to prepare for the […]
A Shortcut to Learning About Your New Employee [Infographic]
Editor’s Note: This post is by Paul Slezak, Cofounder and CEO of RecruitLoop – the World’s largest marketplace of expert Recruiters and Sourcers available on-demand. So you’ve just hired a new recruit. It’s going to take a while for them to settle in, let their defences down, and reveal their true nature and assets. They seemed confident, talented, and ambitious in the interview […]
Why It’s Important to Invest in the Employee Experience
Employee experience is something many HR leaders are talking about. But what exactly should that experience be? Aon’s 2018 Trends in Global Employee Engagement Report provides some clues. In this report we found that engagement levels amongst employees around the world rebounded to match all-time highs by the end of 2017. However, with 73 percent of employees […]
8 Interview Questions to Help You Hire For Cultural Fit
Is cultural fit just a buzzword? Can’t you just hire the most qualified person from the list of candidates and be done with it? Let’s clarify one thing right from the start: it’s not just a buzzword. When making a hiring decision, you want the person’s values and goals to be aligned with the company’s […]
Women in Cybersecurity: The Changing Face of Tech [Infographic]
Each day, global dependency on technology increases and and so does the likelihood for security breaches. Data breaches are costly. They impact government agencies, financial institutions, health care facilities and major corporations, with citizens and consumers suffering the consequences. In fact, a 2017 Cost of Data Breach Study, sponsored by IBM, estimates the average global […]
7 Ways to Deal with Low Employee Morale
Every organization goes through tough days where everything seems to go wrong, but ideally things get back on track quickly. There are also going to be some employees who are simply unhappy. The problem is when those feelings of unhappiness and dissatisfaction are far-reaching and don’t seem to go away. If this seems familiar, you […]
What Graduates Really Look For When it Comes to Employment
Graduates are a breed unto their own and hiring a talented graduate is a great way to inject new blood into your business. These new recruits will often offer a fresh perspective and provide your organisation with a much needed boost. The graduates of today (the Gen Y or Millennial grads as they are also […]
5 Reasons Why Remote Workers Are Perfect for Startups
One of the hardest things for any startup to do is to find people to come help them get off the ground. Most startups can’t offer the same compensation packages as other companies, and they also carry with them a certain level of risk that people aren’t comfortable with. Can you blame them? If you […]
5 Ways to Tackle Workplace Stress and Encourage Employee Efficiency
In any workplace, productivity, innovation and efficiency go hand in hand. If you are an ambitious entrepreneur, you would want to cultivate these factors at your workplace. Fair enough! But is your workforce sufficiently productive and efficient? Consider this: Your employees energetically start their day stay laser-focused and at the end of the day somehow […]
Body Language: From Common Signs to Spotting Lies [Infographic]
There’s an immense number of factors that can influence the success of your business. The performance of your company can depend on the decisions you make, your competitors, the strategy you opted to follow, and the overall market conditions. But there’s one more component that can be just as important as all those mentioned above—combined! […]
How Business Leaders Can Actively Encourage Workplace Wellness
Thankfully, the days of working long hours in hot, dangerous factories while bosses bark from above are long gone. We’ve come a long way in workplace wellness thanks to past generations and their relentless struggle for better working conditions. But our work is not done just yet. As the jobs we do change, new challenges […]
20 Critically Important Skills and Traits that Recruiters Seek in Entry-Level Candidates
Recruiting is probably the most challenging yet one of the most important skills that a founder, CEO, hiring manager, or HR manager of a company must master. If you hire only the best possible candidates, you’ll have the best possible company. Once you realize how important the recruitment process is, you will know why your […]
9 No-Fail Tips For Giving Constructive Criticism At Work [Infographic]
Editor’s Note: This post is by Paul Slezak, Cofounder and CEO of RecruitLoop – the World’s largest marketplace of expert Recruiters and Sourcers available on-demand. No matter what industry you’re in or where you work, chances are you have been both a giver and receiver of negative feedback at one point or another. Criticism is an inevitable part of the workplace, but when […]
How Blockchain Technology Will Find You the Right Employees
You might have thought that blockchain technology can only be used for bitcoin, but, in reality, there is so much more to it. One unexpected use is in employment and recruiting. Blockchain can play a role in your finding valued employees and ensuring that the recruiting and hiring process goes smoothly. Choosing the right employee […]
Pro Email Marketing Tips from the Experts [Infographic]
Even if you’re a seasoned marketing professional, there’s a lot to learn when it comes to email marketing. Email marketing isn’t as simple as sending out a company newsletter every month. It requires a special set of skills and acquired knowledge including understanding how to: select and customize a proven template; create winning design; use […]
4 Ways The Gig Economy Will Change Talent Acquisition Strategies
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Gigi Wara. Her opinions are her own. According to Fast Company, the first official Human Resources department was instituted more than a century ago in 1901. The reason: employees at NCR (the National Cash Register Company) went on strike, and the company owners didn’t want it to happen a […]
11 Reasons to Work With a Business Coach
Editors Note: This is a guest post by Ben Fewtrell, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at MaxMyProfit. His opinions are his own. As a business owner, it can get lonely and frustrating at times. Very few entrepreneurs have someone they can lean on when times get tough. A business coach is a great way for you to get […]
9 Scientific Reasons Why It’s Sometimes Better to Give Up [Infographic]
Your determination is part of what defines you as an entrepreneur. You are invested in your business and in specific ideas and opportunities to a greater degree than any regular employee could be. That’s great: it means you get things done. But is there ever a point where a small business owner needs to step […]
How To Help Your Employees Get Better Sleep (And Why It Matters)
More often than not, when we talk about sleep we’re talking about whether or not we’re getting enough of it in relation to its impact on our health. According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) last Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, approximately 30%, or 40.6 million American adults are sleep deprived. […]
How to Make the Most of Your Remote Workforce as an Entrepreneur
In a relatively short amount of time, technology has changed the lives of business professionals in a wide range of different ways – some of which could have been predicted and some of which few saw coming. Even “low tech” organizations are now heavily technology dependent, as working “smarter, not harder” is a unifying theory […]
Why Employee Onboarding Is Such A Hit Or Miss
First impressions matter. In a study conducted a few years ago, the researchers looked into the impact of an employee’s onboarding experience on their turnover. A staggering 69% of the employees were found to be more likely to stay for at least three years after a great onboarding experience. On the flip side, it was […]
The Basics Of Peer-To-Peer Recognition Programs [Slideshare]
Employers know that good compensation and benefits are great motivators to help ensure they hire the best and the brightest. Yet not as many employers fully understand the value that the recognition of their peers can have for motivating their employees. More and more companies are scrambling to find the employee perks that will set […]
4 Surefire Ways to Attract Stellar Talent
While recruiting in this hyper-connected world gives HR teams the ability to find candidates from across the globe, the workplace is still suffering from a severe talent shortage. An alarming four out of every ten companies are unable to connect with candidates that possess the necessary skills and talent to fill available job positions. The […]
5 Ways Co-Working Spaces Can Promote Creativity and Efficiency
If you’re new to the whole idea of co-working spaces, then you’ll want to know that these spaces are shared workplaces. They don’t cater to any one type of worker in particular, although some locations do tailor to specific niches. When the idea for co-working spaces first started out, there were no more than 20 […]
5 Recruitment Trends to Watch During 2018 and Beyond
We’re already almost a quarter of the way through 2018. In the HR world that means it’s time to reflect on processes that are (and are not) working and make adjustments accordingly. There has been a lot of talk in the HR field about changing landscapes for 2018. There are political and economic changes afoot […]
Are You a Leader or a Manager? [Infographic]
As a business leader, one of the questions that you might get asked multiple times is whether you’re a leader or manager. For many, these two are the same and can be used interchangeably, but this is a fallacy. In fact, being a manager does not automatically make one a leader, no matter how it […]
7 Ways Recruiters Can Create Engaging LinkedIn Profiles
The headline of a LinkedIn profile is critical. This is because it’s not only an excellent place for a person to add career-targeted key terms, but it also shows up many times in countless important LinkedIn locations like messages, search results, connection invitations and employee listings. It goes without saying that your LinkedIn profile can […]
9 Ways to Motivate Your Remote Team [Infographic]
More and more businesses are switching on to the benefits of working with freelancers – and when those freelancers are treated right, the results can be astonishing for all involved. For those companies that can make it work, it really is the modern way to run a team. Unfortunately, some businesses that could benefit from […]
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Elizabeth Heron. Her opinions are her own. Employers may be more out of touch with their workers than they’d like to admit. That is, every year most employers are losing about a third of their best employees. Employee standards are changing and for those who have many options on […]
HR is Moving Very Fast. Are You Keeping up to Date?
Recent whitepapers and studies are showing just how fast HR is now moving. With the increased adoption of technology and people analytics by leading organisations, the role of an HR professional has been expanded to making sure they are aware of recent studies and actively researching new technologies. Over the last couple of months there […]
15 Business Networking Tips for the Introverted [Infographic]
Most employees, outgoing and introverted alike, cringe a little bit when they hear the word “networking.” The problem with that reaction is the importance of networking when building and growing new business and then especially maintaining those customer relationships. Introverted colleagues may find it especially difficult to make a connection with a current or prospective […]
Office Jargon – Can We Get Over It Please?
It happens in meetings; it happens in memos; and it happens in casual conversation in the office. Those trite phrases, often called ‘jargon’, that continue to get bantered around. After a while, they become nothing more than irritants. Some of them are related to projects, tasks, ideas, etc. Some of them are just knee-jerk responses. […]
4 Things to Consider Before Investing in Recruitment Analytics
Worldwide recruiting processes are currently in a stage of significant change. No longer is the process merely in the hands of a solo recruiter, but, instead, data analytics are playing a substantial role. Recruitment analytics is one of the best ways for a firm to use big data, as it makes it easier to assess […]
10 Leadership Lessons From Leslie Knope [Infographic]
Though the show officially ended in 2015, NBC’s Parks and Recreation continues to have quite the loyal fandom. While every character on the show is both loveable and eccentric, Leslie is most beloved by the optimistic overachievers of the world! Her positive attitude, resilience in the face of any challenge, and commitment to doing the […]
7 Signs You May Be Hiring the Wrong Candidate
“To be or not be, that is the question.” These are the famous words the indecisive Hamlet moaned. They are also the words that many recruiters ask themselves when interviewing a candidate. Is this candidate the right one? Here are some unpromising signs. Remember, these are just signs, (and candidates must be evaluated in totality). […]
12 Video Marketing Trends That Will Skyrocket In 2018
The evolution of video marketing isn’t likely to slow down during 2018. We can expect to see more captivating content than ever with the current rate of creativity and technological innovation. Marketers are putting more time and effort into their video content from live streaming to virtual reality. Consumers can experience both the real world […]
How to Handle Negative Thoughts and Emotions at Work [Infographic]
Having a positive and focused team is one of the core elements of any successful business. However, people are people, and the complexities of the human mind mean that negativity can enter into the workplace from any direction and for infinite reasons. While you can’t stop the source, you can work on the consequences. One […]
The FTSE 100 Boardroom Gender Gap [Infographic]
In 2011, the coalition government recommended that all UK companies listed on the FTSE 100 should aim for at least 25% of their board members to be female by 2015. We’ve certainly started to see more females in the boardroom since then, with Tesco chairman John Allan even making the remarkable claim that white men […]
How to Hire a Marketing Dream Team
When you start your own business, there is really only you (and perhaps a few mates) who wear all the hats. Like some sort of supreme being, you have to play the role of an accountant, public relations representative, marketing rep, web developer, IT manager, finance, secretary. Get the picture? For years people go to colleges […]
Soar, Swim or Sink? Five Helpful Tips to Networking Success
Why is it that you see some of your team members soaring in their careers, while you see others only swim … and many sink? Why is it that some of your people have that ‘it ’ factor from the get go, but in others it simply just does not quite develop despite all your […]
7 Tips to Consider as Your Small Business Grows
Most business owners strive to enter the business expansion stage as quickly as possible, yet only some of them are really prepared for it. There are many dangers that go along with business growth and being aware of them is what can make the difference between succeeding and failing. The fact is that more than […]
10 Strange Employment Laws From Around the World [Infographic]
One small thing can destroy your working environment and make it toxic. Perhaps one of your team members speaks incessantly while working which irritates those working in the same space. Or perhaps one of your team leaders is delegating work to the team when it’s almost too late to get it done in time. These […]
Retail Staffing 101 [Infographic]
Owning a retail business is hugely challenging especially in more recent years as the threat of online competitors continues to grow and assault the brick and mortar retail segment. One way that offline retailers can emphasise their presence and prove their worth is by delivering excellent customer service. To do this, you need to have […]
5 Reasons You Should Have an Annual Employee Communication Plan
What is one thing you can do to set your employee communication efforts up for success? Creating an annual internal communication plan. A well-crafted internal communication plan clearly defines your objectives—the outcomes of your efforts—and maps out when and how you’ll communicate. The best plans also have a measurement strategy, including employee surveys and focus […]
Telecommuting Can Save Businesses Money [Infographic]
The Internet has given us all the information we could ever want at our fingertips, endless ways to communicate, and even the ability to work from home. Telecommuting, which was once a rarity (just 9% of workers occasionally worked from home in 1995), is now becoming more and more popular with each passing year. These […]
How to Become Unpopular in the Eyes of Your Employees
Unless you’re a newcomer to the workforce, you’ve likely had a boss or two and through your experience have dealt with good bosses and not-so-good bosses. In some cases, maybe your boss was the deciding factor on whether to stay or leave a company. In short, good bosses can be hard to come by and […]
Does Working More Hours Lead to a Healthier Economy? [Infographic]
Looking to increase the productivity of your employees? Asking them to work longer hours may not be the answer. While conventional wisdom might imply more hours worked equals more productivity, a new study from our friends at GetCRM suggests otherwise. They have analyzed the GDP per capita and hours worked data of 35 countries from around […]
Meet Jeff Rucinski: RecruitLoop Recruiter From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia (more commonly known as Philly) is a city of firsts. On top of hosting America’s first birthday, it also started up the country’s first daily newspaper—The Philadelphia Packet and Daily Advertiser—in 1784. The city is also home to America’s first zoo, first hospital, and the first medical school. If you’re more of a foodie, Philly […]
3 Tips to Better Engage a Multi-Generational Workforce
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Carol Lynn. Her opinions are her own. While “Unity in diversity” might be an ideal concept in other spheres of life, the concept of the multigenerational workforce is in no way a “sweet-nothing” to the employer’s ear. Many workplaces have experienced the unprecedented presence of up to five […]
Business Etiquette and Body Language Blunders [Infographic]
Editor’s Note: This post is by Paul Slezak, Cofounder and CEO of RecruitLoop – the World’s largest marketplace of expert Recruiters and Sourcers available on-demand. How experienced are you at walking a tightrope? No, not the circus type. I’m talking about business. Balance is what makes you successful. And I’m not referring to managing your budget. Business growth requires interaction with people: Clients, […]
Women in Leadership at Traditionally Male Companies
More and more women are stepping into top leadership roles at traditionally male-dominated companies, which is adding value to every industry embracing this trend.
15 Ways to Help Your Employees Manage Their Time Wisely [Infographic]
Tired of your employees wasting their time unproductively? Take a look at this infographic and help them overcome some of the most annoying obstacles in their way.
How to Hire a Professional Content Writer for Your Business
We are all familiar with the phrase, "content is king". This post contains a list of tips and tools that can lead you to content writers of the highest calibre.
How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Way we Search for and Acquire Talent
Editor’s Note: This post is by Paul Slezak, Cofounder and CEO of RecruitLoop – the World’s largest marketplace of expert Recruiters and Sourcers available on-demand. Last week we held our first RecruitLoop Roundtable Panel Q&A for 2018. We chose to kick off the year with a pretty hot topic – How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Way we Search for and Acquire Talent. […]
What Talking to 88 Recruiters in 28 Days Taught me About Recruiters and Marketing
In this post Zack Gallinger, President of Talent Hero Media reveals how recruiters think about marketing their business and how to stand out from the crowd.
10 Questions to Consider Asking During a Candidate Interview
In this post we showcase 10 questions that you might want to consider asking during a candidate interview.
The Cost of a Bad Hire [Infographic]
Did you know that the average cost of employee turnover is about 1/5 of the employee's salary? Our friends at EBI looked at the factors that are at risk with their awesome infographic on the true cost of a bad hire.
13 Tips For Recruiting Tech Talent Using Social Media
Although most companies are using social media to find tech talent, some of them aren’t making the most of it. In this post, we show you how to connect with the best tech talent through social media.
5 Secrets to Successful Recruiting in a Hyperconnected World
The prevalence of smartphones and social media networks means that how you attract and recruit talent is continuously changing. Here are five secrets to successfully recruiting in a hyperconnected world.
7 Things to Consider Before Engaging a Freelancer
Here are 7 questions to ask in every freelancer interview to help you spot the right one for you and your business.
Hired By Robots: Why Most Americans Are Unhappy About Hiring Process Automation
Why is it that so many Americans are against automated hiring processes and how can we turn them into our benefits instead?
Criminal Background Checks: What Employers And Recruiters Should Know
Unfortunately, some candidates lie. And your interview skills may not be enough to get them to tell the truth. Criminal background checks can reveal what type of people have applied for your position.
Your Prospects Are Not Psychic
For any eager sales reps, follow these tips and your calendar will fill up with legitimate, scheduled conversations with intrinsically qualified people.
5 Things to Look for When Hiring Your Startup’s First Employee
For every startup founder, hiring your first employee can be a double edged sword. Here are 5 things to look for while hiring your startup’s first employee.
How to Identify the Warning Signs Your Company Has a Toxic Culture
Toxic cultures can appear in any company - and both business leaders and employees can be to blame. What are the signs that your company has a toxic culture and how can you prevent it in the workplace?
10 Skills You’ll Need to Consider for Your Business in 2020 [Infographic]
Check out this infographic by our friends at Guthrie-Jensen, and find out the different skills that you'll need to consider incorporating into your business by 2020 and how you can prepare for them, as well as the careers that will dominate the in the future.
5 Things We Can Learn From The Harvey Weinstein Case
The ‘Harvey Weinstein syndrome’ has far-reaching implications across all professions. Here are 5 ways we can address sexual harassment in the workplace.
9 Ways to Improve Your Email Communication to Candidates
When it comes to recruiting candidates, communication is critical. Here are 9 tips to ensure your email communication to potential candidates is more effective.
How Recruiters Can Stay Focused During The Holiday Season
I’ve always believed that from a recruiter’s perspective anyway, having a flat or ghostly quiet Holiday Season can often become a self-fulfilling prophecy. It’s a mindset thing. Remember … it’s only “dead out there” if you allow it to be.
5 Team Building Tips for Leaders
To become a successful entrepreneur and a full-fledged leader you may have to work on yourself. In this post, you will find tips on how to become a great leader while building a team of true professionals.
Why Not Everyone Makes a Great Customer [Infographic]
This awesome infographic takes a look at the most common types of customers and suggests how you can deal with them (all in the name of fun!)
The Truth About Cats and Dogs … and Sales
Why does the “How should we sell?” debate go on and on? This post by ConnectAndSell CEO Chris Beall demystifies different approaches to the sales process.
Attitudes you (absolutely) have to focus on when assessing potential candidates
Attitude is everything. But what are the exact aspects of attitude you have to focus on when dealing with potential candidates?
The Recruiters’ Guide to Candidate Assessments
A great resume and a positive interview don’t guarantee the right hire. Here are six assessments that you might want to put your candidates through before you decide to hire them.
When a Startup Grows: How to Recruit New Team Members
For any startup, finding the best talent can be difficult as other more established companies are competing to fill their own roles. Here are some tips for startups to improve their hiring processes.
5 Surefire Ways to Find the Right Candidate
Whether you are a small business or a Fortune 500 firm, here are five surefire ways to find the right candidates.
Meet Jeff Daspit: RecruitLoop Recruiter in Phoenix, Arizona
Meet Jeff Daspit: RecruitLoop Recruiter in Phoenix, Arizona
Outsourcing HR: Big Savings for Small Businesses
This post will delve into the benefits of outsourcing HR and why it contributes to huge saving for small businesses.
Bridging the Talent Gap – Snapshot of the Jobvite Recruiter Nation Roadshow
For our recruiter audience (agency, internal, and independent alike) I wanted to share some of the many interesting facts and tips that the speakers shared at the recent Jobvite Recruiter Nation Roadshow.
10 Marketing Lessons From Apple [Infographic]
This awesome infographic created by our friends at The Website Group details 10 marketing techniques that Apple uses that you should think about too.
5 Ways to Hang On to Your Top Talent
Staff retention is a serious challenge, and it’s made all the more serious when businesses ignore the problems that contribute to their best people walking out the door.
5 Ways to Build Resilience During Tough Times
Based on a recent workplace investigation, here are 5 tips on how to build resilience in difficult times.
Meet Ian Millar: RecruitLoop Recruiter In Destin, Florida
Ian Millar is one of our specialist recruiters from Florida recruiting the sellers, the engineers, the implementers and the leaders in software and tech.
Why a Bad HR Specialist Can Ruin Your Company
Here's a tip: An HR generalist needs to be a “Jack of all trades” while an HR specialist focuses on only one specific aspect of the HR function.
5 Dehumanising Recruiting Practices to Avoid
Here are 5 'dehumanising' recruiting practices to avoid if you want to take a more emotionally intelligent approach to making better hiring decisions.
7 Ways to Effectively Communicate With Remote Teams
These 7 steps will show you how to improve your communication and improve your productivity if you look after remote teams.
What’s Different About Hiring Recent Graduates?
Hiring graduates into your organisation is a smart business move in today’s competitive climate. Here are a few tips that will help you in the process.
4 Ways to Prevent Team Burnout
If you are craving clever, easy-to-implement methods for tackling potential team burnout, and thus improve your overall productivity, here are a few tried and tested strategies that will keep your employees motivated.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Naming Your Business [Infographic]
Try running your eyes over this infographic recently published by our friends at The Business Backer, which contains just about all the information you need on how to name your business effectively.
9 Things You need to do to Retain Your Top Employees
Workplace ‘loyalty’ does not carry the same importance as it used to. Here are 10 tips to help you tempt your top performers to stay and keep on delivering what they do best.
20 Creative (And Affordable) Ideas For Employee Recognition [SlideShare]
This awesome slideshow provided by our friends at Point Recognition includes 20 creative (and affordable) ideas for employee recognition.
Recap: In-house Recruitment LIVE! London 2017
In this post I wanted to share a few of my learnings from some of the sessions I attended at In-House Recruitment LIVE! 2017 in London.
6 Ways to Take Charge of Your HR Processes
Now is a great time to review your HR processes and take a closer look at your business to make sure everything’s on track.
10 Tips For First-Time Managers [Infographic]
If you are first-time manager looking for some management tips, this awesome infographic from our friends at Acuity Training is a great place to start.
How Staff Scheduling Has Evolved Through the Ages
Automation and modern technology provide avenues for companies to ultimately increase their ROI. Here’s how automation has evolved since the first staff scheduling algorithm was invented.
15 Reasons Why You Should Allow Dogs in the Office [Infographic]
Dogs are man's best friend. So why should they stay at home? This infographic reveals why having a pet in the office can actually be good for the whole team.
7 Tips for Managing Virtual Teams
17.2 million people in the U.S. are working from home at least some of the time. Here are 7 strategies that work when managing virtual teams.
Which Fictional Boss Are You? [Infographic]
Check out the Infographic in this blog post to find out if you're more of a Ron Swanson, Michael Scott, Selina Meyer or Miranda Priestly when it comes to your leadership style.
7 Ways to Boost Employee Productivity (Without Over-Managing)
In this post we’ve outlined 7 employee productivity-boosting approaches and not a single one of them requires over-managing!
How to Decode a Resume [Infographic]
Given that the bulk of resumé tips out there lie in favour of job seekers, this interesting infographic from our friends at EBI contains some great tips for all those employers and business owners out there on how to decode a resumé.
12 Questions You Should Consider Asking a Candidate During an Interview
In this post we highlight 12 questions that you should ask in an interview to obtain the necessary details that will allow you to choose the best candidate.
A Guide to Managing and Maintaining Team Solidarity With a Remote Office [Infographic]
Our friends at Villanova University School of Business Online created this terrific visual guide revealing how easy it is to successfully manage a team of remote workers by implementing certain best practices.
4 Ways a Virtual Assistant Can Help Your Business
If you are feeling overwhelmed and you're thinking about hiring a virtual assistant, here are a few ways they can help you out.
Should You Outsource Your Data Entry? [Infographic]
Our friends at Global Outsourcing have put together an Infographic discussing the questions you need to consider when planning to potentially outsource your data entry tasks.
5 Best Practices For Onboarding Remote Employees
Below are 5 best practices that, when designed and implemented thoughtfully, deliver optimal results for onboarding remote employees.
10 Warning Signs of Unhappy Employees [Infographic]
Prevention of loss due to employee dissatisfaction and disengagement requires being vigilant of the symptoms early on. As with common illnesses, the early detection of these symptoms can make a lot of difference.
The 12 Rules of Giving Negative Feedback [Infographic]
Our friends at Headway Capital have put together this awesome infographic containing 12 rules that can make giving negative feedback much less stressful.
9 Things to Consider When Choosing a Coworking Space
Coworking enables people to work independently in a space with shared values and a defined culture, and is increasingly being adopted by larger organisations too. Here are 9 things to consider when choosing a coworking space.
Why Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace Might Not be That Intelligent
Some experts predict that the development of Artificial Intelligence may lead to an unemployment rate greater than 50 percent. What do you think?
What Role Can Recruiters Play in Diversity and Inclusion?
The main focus of this recent RecruitLoop Q&A Forum the role that recruiters can play when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion
5 Employee Self-Care Practices You Should Support
For the sake of your team and your company, every manager should encourage their employees to adopt the following self-care practices.
Creating a More Effective Hiring Process [Infographic]
Ron Emery, CEO and Founder of icrunchdata has put together this awesome Infographic and using the steps outlined below will undoubtedly help create a more effective hiring process.
5 Reasons Face-to-Face Communication Helps Build Client Relationships
Whether you choose to use Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, Google Hangouts or any of the other host of video-based chat tools out there, here are 5 reasons why face-to-face communication helps to build client relationships.
7 Reasons Why Hiring Motivated Employees is the Key to Customer Happiness
If 74% of consumers are prepared to pay more for products and services from companies with outstanding customer service, it makes sense that you should hire motivated and enthusiastic employees.
7 Tips For Building a Winning Marketing Team
This post will provide you with some powerful insights around the foundation, structure and the growth of your marketing team.
How to Run a Successful Workplace Investigation [SlideShare]
The following guide designed by Arkus Investigators, outlines the main steps HR professionals need to take to ensure their workplace investigations are completed properly and without risk of further liability.
Meet Achyut Menon: RecruitLoop Recruiter in Hyderabad, India
For the first time we shine the RecruitLoop Recruiter Spotlight on India and on our very own Achyut Menon - better known to his international pals as AK.
Why Banning Your Staff From Social Media at Work is Ridiculous
Banning your staff from checking social media at work is crazy. Here are 4 massively untapped opportunities that you need to consider ASAP.
What to expect in 2027? Predicting the Future of Recruitment
It is often widely accepted that the sphere of recruiting is more about the human element than it is about technology. Do you agree? What will recruitment look like in 5 or 10 years?
6 Tips to Secure Top Talent for Your Startup
No matter where a startup is at, talent is a critical issue. Here are 6 ideas that could save a startup from poor recruiting.
9 Ways to Become a Resumé Reviewing Pro
If you’re swamped with candidate applications, it’s important that you can quickly sort the wheat from the chaff and become a resume reviewing pro.
6 Ways Recruiters Can Use Resumes and Cover Letters
Candidates will often stretch the truth when applying for jobs. Here are 6 ways that you can validate a candidate's resume and cover letter.
7 Ways to Increase Employee Productivity
Employee productivity is a quite complex concept. Your job as a business leader is to create a suitable environment in which your employees are most productive.
Why Workplace Flexibility is Good For Business
More and more job seekers are choosing a flexible role over one with more money because of the quality of life that it provides them. What’s stopping you from offering workplace flexibility?
How to Write the Perfect Job Ad [Infographic]
An effective job ad is not just a job description. It is a carefully crafted message with the aim of attracting the best qualified candidates for your job.
6 Tips For Finding The Best Talent For Your Startup
Finding the right talent is essential for any startup. Here are a 6 tips to help you acquire the best talent for your startup.
10 Ways to De-Stress Your Employees [Infographic]
Excessive pressure can be a serious problem no matter what the work environment, but employers can make some easy improvements to de-stress employees.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Employee Recognition [Infographic]
This infographic includes 10 things you may not have appreciated around the importance of employee recognition; as well as how to implement an employee recognition program in 6 easy steps.
3 Millennial Trends All Employers Need to Know
The time of the millennial has come. For this reason, today more and more employers are urged to start following these new business trends and adapt accordingly.
6 Things You Never Knew About Mentoring
Mentoring is experiencing a revitalisation so here is a quick rundown of 6 things you may not have realised about mentoring today.
The 7 Most Annoying Habits of Recruiters
Recruiters want to find the best candidate, right? Well here's how to do it ... without really irritating them with these nasty habits!
Meet Tyler Platt: RecruitLoop Recruiter In Denver, Colorado
Introducing Tyler Platt - RecruitLoop recruiter specialising in the fields of technology, sales, and operations located in Denver, Colorado.
The Top 5 Reference Check Questions You Want to Ask But Shouldn’t
Reference checks are an essential part of the hiring process. However, reference check questions require a professional code of conduct, both unwritten and by law, that you should follow.
The Top 10 Answers to “How Do You Recruit Today?”
During our sales process, we ask the question, "How do you recruit today?" The answers remind us of why we started RecruitLoop in the first place. We thought you might enjoy them as well.
8 Tips to Ensure You Run a Professional Exit Interview
If you have an Exit Interview scheduled and you think it might turn ugly, here are some tips for handling the tougher conversations.
9 Interview Hacks For Every Hiring Manager
There are so many facets to the hiring game, but here are 9 interview hacks to perfect the art of the interview and find the ideal candidate.
6 Essential Metrics For Recruitment Consultants
Although recruitment consultants are typically focused on meeting their KPIs, here are 6 key metrics that they should also keep a close eye on.
8 Steps to Design the Perfect Business Card [Infographic]
The key for recruiters is to design a business card that sends a powerful branded message and makes candidates want to reach out to you.
6 Tips For Gaining Candidate Exclusivity
Gaining candidate exclusivity is gold. After all there’s ‘power’ in having an A-grade candidate only wanting to work with you.
5 Ways Small Businesses Can Improve Employee Retention
Small businesses often lose out when it comes to employee retention. Consider implementing these five tips to make your business different.
How Health Impacts Productivity [Infographic]
Check out this Infographic on how health impacts workplace productivity. The difference between a healthy and an unhealthy team will astound you!
10 Ways to Re-energise Your Team for 2017
Now is the perfect time to ensure the team is back into the swing of things. Here are 10 ways to re-energise the team to help make 2017 the best year yet.
10 Essential Qualities to Spot in Effective Remote Workers
How do you identify truly committed remote workers? Here are 10 essential qualities to identify during the recruitment process.