Nearly two-thirds of employers expect a rise in voluntary turnover as the economy improves and market demand increases for specialized skills. With an improving economy, employers are increasingly concerned about employee retention. The threat of a mass talent migration of workers searching for better employment opportunities is forcing more companies to evaluate and improve employeeContinue reading “Good/Bad News: Hiring Up, Engagement Down”
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4 Biggest Mistakes: Crafting Great Job Descriptions
In the steps leading to recruiting, hiring and training your next top employee—the most valuable stage is crafting the job description. So why are there so many mistakes? A complete job description is like any other piece of great sales copy—it engages, informs and creates a strong call-to-action. Why is it that so many human resources departments makeContinue reading “4 Biggest Mistakes: Crafting Great Job Descriptions”
State of Recruitment 2012 [Infographic]
Talent Technology gathered data in their 2012 recruitment survey for giving businesses a solid recruiting strategy to find the best talent possible. See the biggest challenges most companies face while recruiting for talent, the time spent on specific recruiting tasks, and where the best candidates are generally found (spoiler alert: it’s LinkedIn!) Infographic after the jump…
Top Ten: Your First Day On the Job
Preparing for your first day on a new job can be more than a little intimidating; you are stepping into an environment with many unknowns—variables that are next to impossible to get before you step into the office. It can be frightening, but is also one of the most exciting moments in your life. AlthoughContinue reading “Top Ten: Your First Day On the Job”
Hospitality Sector Hiring Improves in 2012
USA Today is reporting an increase in the restaurant and hospitality sectors, as economic conditions improve throughout the U.S. People are still reluctant to tale long, out-of-town vacations, but sticking with ‘staycations,’ treating themselves to fine dining and drinks closer to home. This trend is resulting in more hiring in leisure and hospitality industries, accordingContinue reading “Hospitality Sector Hiring Improves in 2012”
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