Category Archives: Effective Hiring

Why Targeting Hispanics Online Is Worth The Money

by Lee Vann, Columnist, September 8, 2016 Last month, CPG giant and the world’s largest advertiser Procter & Gamble declared that they would buy highly targeted Facebook ads less often. P&G will continue to invest heavily in Facebook advertising, but found that “targeting to super-specific audiences was expensive but didn’t result in a big difference … Continue reading Why Targeting Hispanics Online Is Worth The Money

2 Essential Components of a Positive Candidate Experience

by Sean Pomeroy Follow @Sean_PomeroySeptember 4, 2016 More than three of four candidates would be willing to “accept a salary that is 5 percent lower than their expected offer if the employer created a great impression through the hiring process,” according to CareerBuilder’s 2015 Candidate Behavior Study. Clearly, the candidate experience is important to job … Continue reading 2 Essential Components of a Positive Candidate Experience

Is Recruiting Your Competitors’ Sales Employees Profitable?

by Personal Branding BlogAugust 24, 2016 With relative frequency, our recruiters come across organizations that believe it to be an advantageous strategy to recruit from their competition. This is understandable. On the surface, the strategy appears to carry merit. Employers assume that those who have experience in a field will need less ramp-up time, less … Continue reading Is Recruiting Your Competitors’ Sales Employees Profitable?

Independent Recruiters: Embrace Your Entrepreneurial Spirit and Thrive

by Sunil Bagai Follow @ZenithtalentAugust 22, 2016 Independent recruiters are on the rise, and this movement is creating tremendous wealth potential for the professionals getting involved. It makes sense to me. With the expansion of the gig economy and the boost in freelancing, 2016 seems to have ushered in the era of the micropreneur. The … Continue reading Independent Recruiters: Embrace Your Entrepreneurial Spirit and Thrive

Empowering Entry-Level Employees and Staff to Succeed

by Brian Stupp Follow @IOUFinancialAugust 21, 2016 There is a difference between supervisors and real leaders. Supervisors simply manage their employees, making sure they accomplish their daily tasks and follow the organization’s rules and regulations. A business leader, while being responsible for the workload, also makes it a priority to empower employees to advance in … Continue reading Empowering Entry-Level Employees and Staff to Succeed

Why Smart Companies Are Making Onboarding A Top Priority

by Sean Pomeroy Follow @Sean_PomeroyAugust 19, 2016 After spending a great deal of time and resources to bring in quality new hires, many employers are making a major mistake by not prioritizing onboarding. Despite the fact that effective onboarding improves employee performance and increases employee engagement and retention, according to a report by the Partnership … Continue reading Why Smart Companies Are Making Onboarding A Top Priority

One of the Best Interview Questions You Can Ask Any Marketing Executive to Ensure You’re Making the Right Hire

by Mark Miller Follow @MMtwopointfiveAugust 12, 2016 Interviewing marketing leaders is both an art and a science–and important ones at that. A thorough and effective interview strategy is essential to hiring successful marketing leaders who are suited for your company’s culture and needs. And at a time when marketing has never been more important for … Continue reading One of the Best Interview Questions You Can Ask Any Marketing Executive to Ensure You’re Making the Right Hire

5 Contemporary Recruitment and Selection Challenges

by Sandra HessAugust 5, 2016 The recruiting process is constantly evolving, thanks to improvements in technology and scientific research. This has allowed HR teams to identify top talent in their applicant pools and to make better hiring decisions. However, according to a recent commentary published in the International Journal of Selection Assessment, even with these … Continue reading 5 Contemporary Recruitment and Selection Challenges