Is the “great resignation” a real thing?

Is the “great resignation” a real thing?

Are We Headed for a Post-pandemic Resignation Upswing? Have you been hearing rumblings about the “great resignation”? First of all, what the heck is it? The phrase was coined by Anthony Klotz, an associate professor of management at Texas A&M University. He...
Developing an employer brand

Developing an employer brand

What is an employer brand? What people think about your company could affect your bottom line. Did you know top-performing employees pay attention to your company’s employer brand? An employer brand encompasses an organization’s mission, values, culture and...
Hire the right people the first time

Hire the right people the first time

What’s at stake when you’re hiring So, it’s time to hire. Regardless of the reason why you’re recruiting—to fill a vacancy, to fill a new position, or to round out your existing team—hiring the right person the first time matters. Whether your in-house human resources...
Caring for candidates is good for business

Caring for candidates is good for business

Is yours a great company to work for? Are you demonstrating that through your recruiting process? It’s easy to forget that you’re actually recruiting people – individuals with values, emotions, voices, and choices to make. How you treat those people can affect your...
Are professional recruitment firms still relevant?

Are professional recruitment firms still relevant?

Recently, I had a couple of aha moments in my career. I have been recruiting for 17 years and have seen many changes due to several factors. Factors that include: How utilizing technology has recruiters changing their waysHow one seeks and chooses to work with a...
Save money by hiring a professional

Save money by hiring a professional

How hiring a professional can actually save you money Studies indicate that every time you replace an employee it can cost your business an average of 6 to 9 months of that employee’s salary. For an employee with a salary of $50,000 per year that equals anywhere from...