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16 Myers Briggs Leadership Types (Part 3) ◄

As we learned in the Leadership by the Numbers series about the Enneagram types, each person’s unique personality traits help determine the type of leader they are prone to be. Another strong tool to use to uncover leadership tendencies and understanding strengths and weaknesses associated with personality traits is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. First published […]

10 Quotes to Help Stand Out in the Crowd ◄

The more experience we gain in leading others, the more we realize that motivation is key in developing our team to make the most of each other’s skills. It is an arrow that is continually held in our leadership quiver to ensure we shoot toward an environment conducive to high productivity and open creativity. However, […]

TED Talk: Why Winning Doesn’t Always Equal Success ◄

Why do you play the game? To win. This innate drive to win is ingrained in the psyche of most leaders. But does winning actually equate to success? UCLA championship-winning coach Valorie Kondos explains that the secret to her success has nothing to do with “winning.” Check out the video below to watch her inspiring […]

Majority of Canadian Employers Screen Social Media to Gain a 3D Perspective of Job Candidates ◄

Nearly 7 in 10 Canadian hiring decision-makers agree that looking at a candidate’s social media profiles is an effective way to screen applicants, according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Furthermore, 68% believe employers should screen all applicant’s social media profiles, while the majority (65%) say they use […]

71% of US Hiring Decision-Makers Agree Social Media is Effective for Screening Applicants ◄

Seventy-one percent of U.S. hiring decision-makers agree that looking at candidates’ social media profiles is an effective way to screen applicants, according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Furthermore, 70% believe employers should screen all applicants’ social media profiles, while the majority (67%) say they use social networking […]

Quick Tips: Simplifying Your Leadership ◄

One of the biggest mistakes leaders tend to make is complicating their management approach. And with a plethora of leadership books, podcasts, and online publications available, it can be more difficult than ever to maintain a simplistic view of leadership. Since the COVID-19 pandemic started affecting businesses in March 2020, organizations were forced to adapt […]

Infographic: How to Handle Employee One-on-One Meetings ◄

Effective leaders understand that the their organization’s success is directly tied to the engagement and retention of their key employees. Creating a culture of communication is the most effective way to achieve long-term growth, and one of the ways to open the lines of communication is to conduct reoccurring meetings with your employees. Check out […]

Revealing Your Blind Spot as a Leader – And How to Fix It ◄

Regardless of experience, skill, or tenure, every leader has at least one area in their professional scope that tends to fly under the radar. These blind spots are areas in which people cannot plainly see what’s clearly occurring around them. Whether due to a focus on other priorities or simply a shortcoming that causes a […]

Question of the Month: Will Your Company Have a Holiday Party this Year? ◄

This year has not been conventional in the least, and it’s expected that certain aspects of our lives and businesses will continue to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as the year comes to a close, one of the most anticipated traditions is just around the corner: the office holiday party. So we want […]

What to Look for When Hiring Your Next Employee Post COVID-19 ◄

As local economies slowly recover from the slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, some business leaders are looking to start bringing jobs back to meet anticipated demands in their markets. With unemployment at near-record highs, hiring managers have a large talent pool to choose from these days. But with so many qualified individuals, how can […]

Measure Your WFH Hiring Strategies to Achieve Better Outcomes ◄

It’s easy to fall into the ‘same old’ recruiting and hiring strategies. It’s comfortable. It’s working — mostly. There’s no real urgency for making big changes. Right? Not quite. With the WFH (work from home) era we’re in, now is the best time to improve your hiring strategies. You have the time and tools to […]

G2’s Fall 2020 Report Names Spark Hire’s Interviewing Platform for Best Results, Easiest To Use, and Best Support ◄

Spark Hire is thrilled to once again receive the Easiest To Do Business With, Best Results, and Best Support Awards based on responses of real video interviewing customers on G2 Crowd in the Fall 2020 Reports. Our top priority has always been the customer experience, and it’s great to see that effort recognized. The service-oriented […]

Exploring Ways to Ensure a Consistent Candidate Experience ◄

As a recruiter, you have a challenging job recognizing the best talent to fit your company’s specific job posting. Did you know that recruiters receive up to 250 resumes for a corporate job posting on average, but only six candidates proceed to the interview phase? Recruiting new and qualified employees is a very stressful job. […]

How to Demonstrate Inclusion & Equity in the Remote Work Environment ◄

Inclusion and equity in the workplace are under the spotlight more than ever. Even amid high unemployment, job seekers are looking to identify the best fit for their core values. Companies must prioritize inclusion and equity to ensure they meet candidates’ needs. True inclusion and equity are infused into HR practices from the initial job […]

Modernizing the Hiring Process at ITW Using Spark Hire’s Video Interviews ◄

The HR team at Illinois Tool Works, one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses, was looking for ways to improve their university recruiting efforts by modernizing their hiring process. Overall, they wanted to streamline it and make it easier for candidates to put their best selves […]

A Recruiter’s Guide to Cold Outreach ◄

In recent months, many recruiters switched to remote recruitment and focused on sourcing their candidates online. However, posting your openings to the most popular job boards out there won’t cut it. You need to get out there and connect with the prospects instead of idly waiting for the best of them to come around. After […]

How to Talk About Diversity During a Video Interview ◄

“Do you have any questions for me?” This crucial moment of an interview is tough to navigate for many job seekers. Often, the list of questions a candidate wrote down in advance were answered during the interview discussion. Things like day-to-day responsibilities, overall expectations, and company culture have been covered. But candidates will also want […]

What We Learned: Virtual Interviewing Best Practices in Uncertain Times ◄

Right now, business operations are fraught with changes and unpredictability. And that’s just the day-to-day. When it comes to hiring new employees, the challenge grows dramatically. That’s why we brought together Paul Berggren and Brandon Farrar of Crown Global HR, along with Strategic Talent Advisor Dr. Lisa Andrejko to bring us strategies to handle hiring […]

How to Build A Stronger Remote Team in the WFH Era ◄

One of the biggest takeaways from remote work during the pandemic is we’re not all going to be working at the same pace we once did. In a collaborative in-person office, you might have been an expert at tasks that now seem extra trying. And that’s OK! It’s important to accept we don’t need to […]

How Video Interviews Became an Integral Part of Olive Communications’ Hiring Process ◄

Olive Communications, a leading Cloud Telephony and Unified Communications provider based in the UK, were looking for an easy and efficient way to make better talent acquisitions. What they weren’t expecting—and found—was a tool that would strengthen stakeholder engagement and become an asset to preliminary candidate screenings. Here’s how they have been able to leverage […]