When it comes to hiring new employees, conducting reference checks is an essential step in the process. Reference checks provide valuable insights into a candidate’s work history, skills, and character. However, it’s important to conduct these checks effectively to ensure you get the most out of them. Here are six tips to help you conduct informative and thorough reference checks.
Employees (40+) are legally protected against acts of discrimination based on age. However, in addition to how we act, ageism is also caused by stereotypes (our thoughts) and prejudices (our feelings) towards others. Combating ageism in the workplace isn’t easy. That’s why we’ve prepared four key strategies to help prevent ageism and strengthen your team! 1. Identify Signs of Workplace
High employee turnover can be a huge drain on productivity, morale, and company resources. In fact, an employee’s departure can cost up to one-third of that employee’s annual earnings. The costs can add up quickly and the only way to break the cycle is to develop an understanding of the root cause. Here are three of the most common reasons
Evaluating whether a candidate is qualified for a position can take weeks or months. In fact, the average hiring process takes around 43 days and involves conducting multiple rounds of interviews. Yet, according to the PwC Future of Recruiting Survey, “Sixty percent of candidates said the hiring process should take less than a month from the time they submit an
One of the single most important steps in the hiring process is providing all candidates with post-interview feedback even if you’ve decided against hiring them right now. Why? Preparing and sharing post-interview feedback reinforces your positive reputation as an employer and strengthens long-term relationships with job seekers. It also creates an opportunity for candidates to share their perspectives on your
It’s the perfect time of year for hiring managers and human resources (HR) teams to look back and leap forward! As we enter 2023, we’re optimistic about the job market. Even amid economic concerns and tech layoffs, many employers are still competing for the best candidates. Consider implementing these essential HR recruitment strategies to find and hire top talent! 1)
Candidates have been known to disappear even after they’ve accepted an offer and agreed to start on a specific date. In fact, a study by Indeed cites that in 2019 alone, 22% of new hires accepted a job offer but didn’t show up for their first day of work–oftentimes with little or no communication. So, how can businesses avoid getting
As important as it is for businesses to adapt to technological changes, it’s also important to grow your team with people who understand the landscape. Whether your team needs to be upskilled, restructured, or rebuilt, we’re sharing a few key roles to help drive successful digital workforce transformation outcomes. Now more than ever, businesses are forced to adapt to the
Non-compete agreements are designed to help business owners prevent unfair competition between current and former employees for a certain period of time. According to The University of Chicago Press Journals, “approximately 18 percent of labor force participants are bound by noncompetes, with 38 percent having agreed to at least one in the past.” However, simply having a signed document in
Nearly 52% of new hires who have been at their job for three months or less are looking to leave. The figure jumps to nearly 60% for employees in the 3-6 month phase. These numbers underscore the importance of creating an employee-focused culture. Here are five ways to maximize employee engagement and reduce turnover! Tip #1 – Create Loyalty Incentives
