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Job Insights for the Second Quarter of 2018 ◄

To provide accurate and timely employment forecasts for business leaders, Express Employment Professionals International Headquarters conducts an ongoing Job Insights survey to track quarterly hiring trends across a wide range of industries. Express surveyed business owners, decision makers, and human resource professionals about the overall hiring trends in their markets and how they impact their […]

On the Job with Radio Host Enrique Santos ◄

Enrique Santos loves his job as the popular host of 2 nationally syndicated radio shows. But his path to radio was not a traditional one. Listen to why Enrique devotes his career to remaining open to the opportunities often sitting right in front of him. Jobs give us a connection to our communities and the […]

What’s the Key to a Successful Job Interview? ◄

Express Experts Emphasize Non-Verbal Communication, Personality; Survey Finds 21% of Employers Look for Candidates who “Actively Listen and Ask Questions” The job interview begins the moment a candidate walks in the door, long before the first question is asked-according to David Robb, marketing director in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, Express Employment Professionals office. “One thing I […]

The Results Are In: Most Effective Ways to Deal with Work-Related Stress ◄

In honor of April being National Stress Awareness month in the U.S. and Canada, we asked our readers about the most effective ways they deal with work-related stress. More than 1,800 people participated in the poll and with 14% of the total vote, “set boundaries/leave work at the office” was the top choice, followed closely […]

Express Nonprofit Guide Helps Find Hope Through Employment ◄

Express Employment Professionals was founded on giving hope through jobs that help people provide for their families and giving peace of mind to employers in need of talented workers. However, despite having the necessary skills and qualifications, there are barriers that force otherwise qualified candidates to turn down job offers. Express recently discussed such barriers […]

Overcome Your Presentation Anxiety: 5 Quick Tips ◄

Public speaking skills are always in high demand, and if you’ve been in the business world for any length of time, you’ve likely been called upon to present an end-of-the-year report to the board of directors or share a new marketing initiative with senior leadership. So, it’s important to hone your public speaking skills to […]

Question of the Month: What benefits – Not Including Health – Does Your Company Offer? ◄

In a competitive job market, companies have to be more creative about how they attract and retain top talent. Differentiating your business from the competition through unique benefits and perks not only builds loyalty and engagement among your current workforce, but also helps attract job seekers with the right mix of skills and expertise your […]

Employee Drug Testing: Is It Time for a Change? ◄

New Survey: 65% of Businesses Have Applicants Who Fail Drug Tests; Tight Labor Market Leads Some to Rethink Practices With unemployment falling and the demand for workers rising, employers have had to rethink recruiting and hiring practices to find the talent they need to grow their businesses. As a result, some employers are overhauling their drug testing […]

Job Searching Past Retirement: 3 Quick Tips ◄

You’ve worked for one company for the better part of your career and now you’re back in the market for a new job. Age is only a number, and you know that your experience is valuable. How do you show that to interviewers? Stay Up to Date with New Technologies Employers expect recent grads to […]

Infographic: What Not to Eat Before a Presentation ◄

It’s normal to feel a few butterflies in the stomach before speaking in front of a live audience. In addition to taking a few deep breaths and giving yourself a pep talk in the mirror, what you eat before a big presentation can go a long way toward calming your nerves and preparing you for the big show! Check out […]

Squashing This Work-Life Balance Stereotype Will Improve Your Recruiting Process ◄

Fact: more men experience work-family conflicts than women. This seems backwards from our traditional view of work-life balance and work-family balance. However, a new report from SHRM found 46 percent of men experience work-family conflict, while just 43 percent of women feel the same. Underrepresenting males in your recruiting process, when it comes to […]
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Turning Distrust in Big Business Into a Big Talent Acquisition Opportunity ◄

Only 28 percent of Americans say they trust in organized labor, and a stifling 21 percent trust big business, according to a 2017 Gallup poll. These shockingly low numbers have the potential to negatively affect both talent acquisition and retention strategies. As a hiring pro, it’s important for you to understand the impacts of distrust […]
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4 Secrets to Improve the Candidate Experience with Digital Tactics ◄

The candidate experience is one of the most important and overlooked aspects of your hiring process. To deliver an excellent candidate experience, consider all of the aspects involved. When you’re focused on attracting talent, building your employer brand, talent sourcing, and everything in between, you’re directly impacting the candidate experience. It starts with the first […]
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From Transactional to Human: A Hiring Process Awakening ◄

The future of your hiring process is here, kicking mindless transactional processes to the curb. In fact, in LinkedIn’s 2018 Global Recruiting Trends report, recruiters said by using a strategic combination of new interviewing tools, artificial intelligence, diversity, and data, the focus is being placed back where it belongs — on candidates. To help you […]
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The Recruiting Reel Episode 25: Why You Need to Default to “No” In Your Recruiting Process ◄

Avoid false positives by defaulting to “no” in your #recruiting – @JoeFindsTalentClick To Tweet Josh Tolan: My name is Josh Tolan and I’m the CEO of Spark Hire, the leading video interviewing platform used by thousands of organizations around the world. And this is The Recruiting Reel, a video series in which we discuss real recruiting […]
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Hire For Integrity By Focusing on Business Ethics ◄

Your hiring process might feel perfect. You assess for skills and cultural fit. You deliver an excellent candidate experience. You even involve your team in the interview process, so everyone has a say in who joins the team. However, you’re likely overlooking one important aspect — business ethics. A candidate’s business ethics have nothing to […]
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Top Tips From Real Women About Getting Real With Female Talent Acquisition ◄

“Nevertheless, she persisted.” The rally cry for Women’s History Month falls right in line with the ongoing female empowerment movement. No matter what’s tossed their way, women continue to push and pull to get the rights they deserve. This is especially true in the workplace where women aren’t only fighting for equal rights, but also […]
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[Webinar] High-Volume Recruiting: Scaling Communication with Text, Chat and AI ◄

The entry-level influx of spring recruiting is upon us! Organizations flock to career fairs, to start high-volume recruiting for their entry-level positions. But these new recruits are not as responsive as they once were. Changing up your communication can help you stand out from the other recruiting organizations. This month, TextRecruit joins Spark Hire for […]
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The Recruiting Reel Episode 24: How to Identify Long-Term Fit During Times of Rapid Growth ◄

Identify long-term employees w/attributional interviewing tips from @bradowens.Click To Tweet Josh Tolan: My name is Josh Tolan and I’m the CEO of Spark Hire, the leading video interviewing platform used by thousands of organizations around the world. And this is The Recruiting Reel, a video series in which we discuss real recruiting challenges with prominent recruiting […]
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How to Recruit Remote Workers ◄

Believe it or not, remote work is becoming the norm. In fact, 2017 study published in the Harvard Business Review found that 52 percent of workers telecommute at least part of the time. For recruiters, this poses a new and unique problem: finding talent that can thrive in a remote environment. If you try to […]
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Four Tips for Choosing the Best Candidate for the Position ◄

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Top Five Scariest HR Scenarios (And How to Avoid Them) ◄

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How to Develop a Successful On-Boarding Program ◄

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What Job Site Reigns Supreme: Simply Hired vs Glass Door ◄

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Which Job Board Deserves the Title of Biggest and Best: Simply Hired vs. Monster ◄

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Indeed vs CareerBuilder for Job Hunting Supremacy ◄

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Breaking Down Online Job Platforms: Indeed vs. Monster ◄

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Which Job Board Reigns Supreme: Indeed vs GlassDoor ◄

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Which Service Wins When it Comes to Scoring the Job of Your Dreams: SimplyHired vs. ZipRecruiter ◄

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Job Interviewers: 5 Mistakes to Avoid ◄

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