Tom GimbelJune 28, 2015 Tim Sackett, SPHR, recently wrote an interesting blog post about ‘highly selective’ employers. Many employers take pride in their rate of hiring compared to their volume of applications. Yet citing research from Time Magazine about selective universities, Sackett questioned whether quantity of applications was an accurate measure of selectivity or quality … Continue reading You’re Making Quality Hires… Find Out Who They Are
Category Archives: Career Development
5 Reasons Not To Bully Millennials (And Why We Still Do)
Michelle BrammerJune 27, 2015 You know, we’ve become bullies (seriously, hear me out on this one). Bullies pick on other people or groups for a variety of reasons—sometimes in retaliation, sometimes ‘just because.’ Other times, bullies target others simply because they’re different. Let that sink in a bit. Millennials are taking over the workforce. By … Continue reading 5 Reasons Not To Bully Millennials (And Why We Still Do)
How to Attract Top Candidates to Your Company
Erin Dore MillerJune 26, 2015 There has been a lot of talk recently about the challenges of recruiting and hiring good people. In many ways, this is a good problem to have! It means that your company is growing. It means that you’re not comfortable settling for average employees. It also means that the challenge … Continue reading How to Attract Top Candidates to Your Company
Grammar Hammer: How to Capitalize Formal and Job Titles in Your Writing
Catherine SpicerJune 24, 2015 In the war over proper grammar, one of the biggest minefields writers must navigate is when to capitalize a person’s title. For PR and marketing professionals, there’s no way to avoid title capitalization drama. Press releases, blog posts, media rooms and email pitches often include references to people at your organization. … Continue reading Grammar Hammer: How to Capitalize Formal and Job Titles in Your Writing
Complex Interviewing Strategies For All Levels
Ken SundheimJune 24, 2015 If you’re going to go for a job, you might as well take the time to focus, properly prepare and get the position. Naturally, this entails integrating complex business ideas so you appear competent, intelligent and knowledgeable to the interviewing party. Below, we will show you how to integrate some complex … Continue reading Complex Interviewing Strategies For All Levels
How Should You Brand Yourself On Your Resume?
Amanda ClarkJune 24, 2015 Before you can really polish up your resume, you need to know who you are and where you’re headed. Taking a generic approach not only leaves you with little direction, it can also confuse employers about what you have to offer. They can look at your resume and see diverse skills … Continue reading How Should You Brand Yourself On Your Resume?
What The Best Hiring Managers Look For
Jacob ShriarJune 22, 2015 The main thing that the best hiring managers look for is culture fit. They’ll check this both through a candidate’s resume and through the interview process. Usually, on the resume, it’s a quick scan to make sure that you fit the job description and a general gut feeling based on what … Continue reading What The Best Hiring Managers Look For
The VALUE of Using a Third Party Recruiter
Will ThomsonJune 21, 2015 What is a third party recruiter? Why should you consider using one? How do you go about choosing the right recruiter for your needs? What VALUE does a third party recruiter bring to your organization? In 2015, the recruiting landscape is more competitive than we have seen it in years. If … Continue reading The VALUE of Using a Third Party Recruiter
How To Attract Top Millennial Talent
Jeremy BoudinetJune 19, 2015 Five mantras for attracting and obtaining top Millennial talent in your industry. Much has been made about the challenges associated with Gen-Y employees. Whether the topic is Millennial management (they’re needy and crave feedback), loyalty (they’re mercenary and impatient about promotions, raises, and leadership opportunities), or focus/motivation (they’re distracted by social … Continue reading How To Attract Top Millennial Talent
FLSA Changes Are Coming! Are Your Job Descriptions Ready?
Ashley RobinsonJune 17, 2015 Following President Obama’s directive to “modernize and streamline” white collar overtime exemption regulations, the Department of Labor is poised to release changes to the FLSA any day now. Experts are urging HR professionals to prepare by scrutinizing the validity of their job descriptions. The administration has yet to release the details … Continue reading FLSA Changes Are Coming! Are Your Job Descriptions Ready?