Most workers see themselves as “passive candidates”—already employed full-time, but searching for new opportunities. They are willing to change employers, if the right prospects come along. A well-defined system can help tap into this pool of these passive candidates, and turning them into high-performing team members. However, engaging passive candidates require particular attention. Ten tipsContinue reading “Top Ten: Tips for Hiring Passive Candidates”
Monthly Archives: September 2012
Legal Update: Social Media Rules
More than ever, technology is making business more productive (and profitable); better reaching out to customers, interacting with staff, recruiting and hiring new employees. Social media platforms are now an indispensable tool to seek out and evaluate job applicants. However, it does not stop there— public internet profiles and postings of both prospective and currentContinue reading “Legal Update: Social Media Rules”
Top Ten: Mature Workforce More Valued
Adecco Survey: Top 10 Jobs for Mature Workers for National Employ Older Workers Week The number of job seekers over the age of 50 is rising, and both hiring managers and human resources departments are beginning to recognize the value mature workers can bring to a company. According to a new study by Adecco Staffing,Continue reading “Top Ten: Mature Workforce More Valued”
Five Tips for Using Social Networks to Post Jobs
Today’s HRNewsDaily Guest Voice is from Pete VanSon, CEO of Ovation Technologies In the pursuit of the best employees, companies are using innovative methods to find the right people. Social networks are an excellent venue to post job ads. Nearly 60 percent of U.S. businesses claim they will utilize social media this year, either exclusivelyContinue reading “Five Tips for Using Social Networks to Post Jobs”
Six Ways To Ban Procrastination
Some people reach a point where even though they possess the tools to do a job well, they just don’t have the energy, will or desire to get the job done. If that is something that happens regularly, then Procrastination may have taken over your life. There may be times when anyone will fallContinue reading “Six Ways To Ban Procrastination”
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