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The Cost of Inaction ◄

One of the biggest fears keeping leaders from taking a step forward is the fear of making the wrong decision, causing many to opt out of making a decision altogether. The simple truth about “opting out” is it’s just as much of a decision as choosing one of the options at hand. And as many […]

Quick Tips: How to Be More Persuasive at Work ◄

At some point in your professional career, you will need to persuade employees, clients, or peers to do a certain thing or think a certain way. And though you may not want to admit it, most people want to be more persuasive in their encounters and relationships. Check out these five quick tips to help […]

Ted Talk: The Puzzle of Motivation ◄

Leading a productive team involves not only engaging and retaining employees, but it also requires a strong leadership skill: the ability to motivate others. In his Ted Talk, “The Puzzle of Motivation,” career analyst Dan Pink explains that traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as business leaders think. Check out the video below to learn […]

Larger US Companies More Optimistic About Hiring in Second Half of 2020 ◄

Companies with 50-99 employees are the most likely to increase employee count in the second half of 2020, according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll. Largely following the same pattern as the first half of the year, hiring decision-makers at companies with just a handful of employees remain doubtful staff size will increase […]

Larger Canadian Companies More Optimistic About Hiring in Second Half of 2020 ◄

Companies with 100 or more employees are the most likely to increase employee count in the second half of 2020, according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll. Largely following the same pattern as the first half of the year, hiring decision-makers at companies with just a handful of employees remain doubtful staff size […]

Infographic: Teamwork on the Job, Make It Work ◄

A sense of community and shared values among employees is a strong indicator of a successful company culture. Yet according to a new infographic, 86% of employees and executives blame lack of communication or ineffective collaboration for most workplace failures. The infographic by custom apparel company One Hour Tees explains that more communication leads to less […]

The Case for Mentorship ◄

From higher education and training to job changes and promotion opportunities, each decision a person makes has a direct impact on the direction of their career. Participating in mentorship programs, for example, is one decision that can not only make or break careers, but it can also create a rippling effect that your organization will […]

Question of the Month: What Business Changes Has Your Company Implemented in Response to COVID-19? ◄

The past several months have changed the way business has been conducted. From social distancing to remote work arrangements to Zoom meetings, leaders have been forced to adapt to the new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic. So we want to know, what business changes has your company implemented in response to this crisis? Let us […]

How the Education System Fails to Prepare Workers—and What Needs to Change ◄

2020 has been anything but normal for students and teachers with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. As many schools across the nation prepare to resume classes virtually, a new white paper from Express Employment Professionals explores why now is the perfect time to revolutionize the education system. The new white paper dives deeper into a survey commissioned […]

Leadership Lessons from Parks and Rec ◄

While there are countless books and video tutorials on developing as a leader, one of the best resources we can use is right under our noses. TV shows can provide some of the best tips of what to do and not to do when in a leadership position. And while TV leaders can range from […]

How to Retain Your Best Employees Through Effective Remote Talent Management ◄

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a lot of things into disarray. More people are working remotely that ever before, and management methods that worked so well in an office setting are no longer applicable in these new circumstances. Despite efforts to carry on as normal, the old methods of retaining employees – a great working […]

11 Positive Changes to the Interview Process in 2020 ◄

Companies around the world transitioned to remote work this year forcing their hiring processes completely virtual as well. Arguably, the most abrupt transition most companies have adjusted for is making hiring decisions based on phone and video interviews. However, recruiters and staffing pros have faced plenty of other changes in 2020 as well. We reached […]

4 Ways One-Way Video Interviews Help Hiring Resume ◄

What started as an optimistic year for hiring, with employers adding a whopping 225,000 jobs in January, quickly turned into employers’ worst nightmare. Hiring came to a sudden halt. Employees were let go. And businesses suffered. COVID-19 has taken its toll on our physical health as well as the health of our businesses. But as […]

10 Ways to Simplify Your Virtual Interview Process ◄

There’s no question COVID-19 has changed the way we hire employees, from identifying qualified candidates to determining if they’re the right fit for the job at hand. The virtual interview process — once reserved for remote positions and long-distance candidates — has become mainstream seemingly overnight. And it’s here to stay, pandemic or no pandemic. […]

3 Video Interview Questions Job Seekers Must Ask Interviewers ◄

Picture it: you’re sitting in front of your computer. Your video interview is going well, but you’re still nervous. And then it happens. The dreaded put-you-on-the-spot final question: “So, do you have any questions for us?” Few things are as terrifying as when your mind goes blank. All the questions you’ve come prepared for have […]

Create a Sustainable Virtual Interview Process in 3 Easy Steps ◄

The virtual interview process. It’s not that complicated. You add in a few new communication tools, throw in a video interview platform, and you’re all set. Right? Well, according to recruitment technology experts in our recent webinars Re-strategizing for Reality: How Staffing Firms Can Add Stability in Uncertain Times and Virtual Recruitment: Tips to Enhance […]

How to Adjust Your Talent Acquisition Strategies for a Diversifying Candidate Pool ◄

The talent market is constantly changing. In recent years, it has shifted to become increasingly diverse. These shifts occur for many different reasons, including the aging population working longer, layoffs forcing individuals close to retirement back into the workforce, and a general increase in the amount of talent available. While many professionals are focusing their […]

3 Video Interview Tips to Get You Up to Speed on the Virtual Hiring Process ◄

The virtual hiring process is gaining more momentum than ever before. Hiring pros who were once skeptical of adding video interviewing to their hiring toolbox, or who only used it intermittently, are now making it an integral part of their hiring process. In fact, 59% reported embracing video interviews in the last couple of months, […]

5 Pro Tips to Improve Your Virtual Recruitment Process ◄

Remote work is rising more rapidly than ever. In a special analysis performed by FlexJobs and Global Workplace Analytics between 2005 and 2017, there was a 159% increase in remote work. By 2019 there were 4.7 million people in the U.S. working remotely. Stay at home orders in early 2020 pushed virtual recruitment to spike […]

4 Steps to Hiring for Culture Fit ◄

Hiring for culture fit is a top priority for most hiring teams, however most don’t have a clear definition of what this means. Without clarity on job-relevant character traits, hiring for “culture fit” can quickly take interviewers down the negative path of making discretionary decisions based on unconscious biases. Here are four ways you can […]

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Supporting Long-Term Remote Working Post COVID-19 ◄

Companies like Twitter and Square recently announced their employees could work remotely forever. But, while remote working can provide many opportunities for the companies of today, longstanding adoption is only beneficial if the transition is completed in the right way. Here are the vital steps leaders should take to ensure successful, long-term remote working: Develop a…

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How to Hire a Data Engineer ◄

Data Engineering is one of the fastest-growing job roles in the tech industry with LinkedIn Talent Insights categorizing demand for these roles as ‘very high’. This means that it’s harder than ever for firms to attract and retain talent in this pivotal role. Estimates on the number of unfilled positions last year range from as…

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5 Alternate Ways to Ask Your Employees “Are You Okay?” ◄

As HR professionals, we’ve felt the intense impact & pressure COVID19 has had on our companies. We’ve had to re-structure and organize our operations, re-visit our strategies, put in place new training and regulations… whilst also dealing with living in a pandemic! Every news station is discussing the changing workforce, and it’s true the workforce…

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7 Crucial Communication Strategies for Working Remotely ◄

Unfortunately, it seems as though Australia has yet to eradicate COVID19. While we expected this, we still need to continuously review and update our business operations to ensure maximum productivity. The most significant difficulty regarding working from home is the lack of face to face interaction, which can cause communication issues. Fear not, I’m here…

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Create a Sense of Belonging Within Your Organization ◄

Belonging is a feeling. None of us wants to participate in communities where we don’t feel good, welcome, or appreciated. We certainly won’t invest our full effort unless—and until—we’re vested in this manner. Of course, what makes us feel welcomed differs from person to person. When possible, people leave places where they don’t feel belonging.…

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WFH: How to Keep Your Team On Track ◄

Working from home is great, but it also comes with many unique struggles that can impact productivity and hinder growth. According to Buffer’s 2019 State of Remote Work survey, 17 percent of respondents reported that communication and collaboration as their greatest struggle working remotely while 8 percent of workers said that motivation was their biggest…

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A-Players Sourcing Guide: 11 Steps to Landing the Industry’s Top-Performers ◄

The most talented people build the best companies. It’s that simple. No successful business was built purely on market fit and a ton of investments. People are the #1 asset of any company, its biggest strength or weakness. The concentration of talent per square foot determines the chances for a business to skyrocket. That’s why…

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Why the Time Has Come for a Four-Day Week ◄

The coronavirus pandemic has changed every aspect of our lives, and it’s had a particularly marked effect on the way we work. The largest flexible working experiment ever conducted has taken place out of necessity, and the early signs are that it will leave a lasting change in work culture. More workers than ever before…

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Why the US Suspension of Foreign Work Permits is Good News for UK Companies ◄

As the legalities of employment in the US continue to evolve, the conviction that the future of work will be remote becomes stronger. In June, the US President decided to halt access to several employment-based visas, including H-1B visas for high-skill workers. This decision was quickly slammed by leading US tech companies, including Google, Twitter, and…

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