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Despite High Unemployment, Companies Still Struggling with Employee Turnover ◄

In a time of record unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 81% of hiring decision-makers say their company has had extended job vacancies resulting in less motivated employees, loss in revenue, and lower employee morale. This is according to a newly released survey conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Hiring […]

16 Myers-Briggs Leadership Types (Part 1) ◄

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 […]

Infographic: How to Get Better at Delegating ◄

As leaders, we have the tendency of putting our teams on our back to push past enemy lines in the war on talent and market share. But as time has shown, it takes a team to maintain a competitive advantage. Yes, teamwork makes the dream work. However, delegating tasks can be easier said than done. […]

Leading Up: 3 Keys to Upward Leadership ◄

Effectively leading employees is paramount to creating a strong, successful culture in any organization. However, in some instances, there are blurred lines between the leaders and those being led. According to leadership expert John Maxwell “Most leaders want to lead, not be led. But most leaders also want to have value added to them. If […]

Question of the Month: Have You Experienced Challenges Holding Remote Employees Accountable? ◄

With organizations adapting to the current effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more companies are opting for adopting remote workforce solutions. However, having your employees work from home brings up other issues, especially when it comes to putting in the necessary work. So, we want to know if your organization has experienced challenges keeping […]

Join Us Aug. 6 for National Interview Day! ◄

While Express Employment Professionals has the honor of interviewing people every day, our third annual National Interview Day on Aug. 6 is designed to help us be ready for our clients’ hiring needs during one of the busiest times of the year. And as businesses are navigating the current economic situation during the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

5 Quick Tips for Conducting Video Interviews ◄

During the past several months, people who never used video conferencing software before the COVID-19 pandemic have become believers in the potential the technology has for how they conduct business in today’s always connected world. Interviews, for example, are an ideal fit for video calls and became more common during quarantine when shelter-in-place restrictions prevented […]

83% of Hiring Decision-Makers Are Worried About State of Economy ◄

In a stark contrast from a 2019 survey, a majority of hiring decision-makers are concerned about the U.S. economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to a newly released survey conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Eighty-three percent of hiring decision-makers are currently worried about the economy, and 62% […]

Infographic: 11 Ineffective Leadership Styles ◄

Healthy organizations depend on effective leadership at the top. However, many leaders adopt ineffective leadership styles throughout their careers. Check out this infographic from Colonial Life outlining 11 poor leadership styles and the effects they have on their teams.

Leading by the Numbers: What Your Enneagram Says About You as a Leader ◄

Leading by the Numbers is a 10-part series. Understanding your strengths and weaknesses as a leader is imperative to not only leading others, but also leading yourself effectively. But the make-up of great leaders doesn’t just lay in the balance of the pros and cons scale, it is the amalgamation of intricate character traits and […]

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 […]

Spark Hire’s Video Interviewing Platform Named Easiest To Do Business With, Best Results, and Best Support in G2’s Summer 2020 Reports ◄

Spark Hire is thrilled to 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 Summer 2020 Reports. Spark Hire’s Relationship Index ratings were highlighted by ‘Quality of Support’ which scored 97%, and ‘Ease of Use’ at 94%. Our […]

4 Video Interview Tips to Supercharge Higher Education Recruitment ◄

Recruiting higher education employees has always been a challenge. However, shifts in hiring processes as a result of travel and health restrictions have put a halt to many in-person interview steps making it even more difficult. As a result, video interviews have become crucial for attracting and effectively evaluating candidates. Interestingly, job seekers predicted this […]

5 Ways to Improve Your Application Process and Boost Candidate Conversion ◄

Do you think you’ve already converted a job applicant the moment that they hit “Apply Now”? According to Symphony Talent, approximately 74% of job candidates drop out of the application process before hitting “Submit”. That’s a significant amount of lost talent. You might be wondering, what’s making candidates drop out of the job application process […]

12 of the Most Revealing Interview Questions to Ask Web Developers ◄

Web developers currently hold one of the top 10 most in-demand job titles, according to Indeed’s most recent trends listing. As the competition works to recruit the most talented web developers on — and off — the job market, it’s crucial you use every minute of interview time wisely. We reached out to our pool […]

How To Write A Job Posting To Attract First-Rate Employees ◄

A fine dress helps to impress. This proverb perfectly relates to job postings. They obviously help you attract the right candidates but if you don’t fulfill your promises, you might get candidate backlash. So, how do you write a job posting that helps you lure top-notch candidates and sift through candidates that don’t fit into […]

8 of the Most Telling Healthcare Interview Questions ◄

The demand for healthcare workers is at an all-time high. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the United States will see a shortage of nearly 122,000 physicians by 2032. Mercer predicts the healthcare industry will need to hire 2.3 million new workers by 2025 in the U.S. alone to appropriately care for […]