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Are You Creating a Positive Candidate Experience? ◄

In a job seeker’s market, businesses must be prepared to pull out all the stops in order to attract the best and brightest talent. From benefits and salary to company culture, there are many ways to demonstrate to skilled job seekers that your company is a top employer they should consider. One key differentiator many […]

The Results Are In: Companies Prefer Scheduled, In-Person Interviews ◄

In February, we asked our readers about their preferred method of interacting with job seekers. And with 29% of the vote, “scheduled, in-person interviews” was the top choice, followed by “email” in second with 17%, and “telephone” in third with 14%. The rest of the results were as follows: Staffing service – 10% Company website/online […]

94% of Businesses Have No Plans to Eliminate Positions in Q2 2019 ◄

Contrary to Talk of Recession, Hiring Spree Expected to Continue in 2019 In yet another sign that a 2019 recession is unlikely, the vast majority of businesses in a recent Express Employment Professionals survey reported that they have no plans to cut their workforces. In the survey from Express, respondents were asked whether they planned […]

Infographic: 9 Unique Traits of High-Performing Teams ◄

What are some of the key characteristics of the most productive teams in your company? From the contributions of individual members’ experience and expertise to unique personalities and shared priorities, there are a wide variety of factors that go into building a team of professionals that will effectively work together to achieve goals. Check out this infographic […]

Not All Teams Are the Same: What Does Yours Need to Flourish? ◄

There are plenty of online articles about workplace teamwork. Put “workplace teamwork” into Google and you’ll end up with about 35,200,000 results. You’ll find articles about improving teamwork, blogs proclaiming the benefit of working together as a team, and a whole lot of advice about “making the dream work.” What many of those links fail […]

Productive Partnerships: 5 Quick Tips for Building Better Vendor Relationships ◄

Often, a key factor of whether or not a project or strategic initiative is successful comes down to the type of relationship a company has with its vendors. Studies show that healthy vendor relationships can significantly impact the bottom line. In Planning Perspectives, Inc.’s 2018 North American Automotive OEM – Supplier Working Relations Index® Study, […]

Share Your Insight: What Is the Average Employee Tenure at Your Company? ◄

From the strong job market to younger generations entering the workforce, many factors contribute to changing trends in average employee tenure at a single company. In this month’s poll question, we want to discover how employee tenure varies by company size. Share your insight by answering the two quick questions below! View Survey

Job Seekers Ghosting Interviews has Employers Scared ◄

Low Wages, Multiple Offers Among Top Reasons for Fierce Competition for Workers Unemployment is down, wages are up, and “ghosting” is on the rise. According to Express Employment Professionals franchise owners like Lisa Straughan of Longview, Washington, all these trends, compounded by poor communication skills, are connected. Because jobs are more plentiful and employers have to […]

Employee Training: One Size Doesn’t Always Fit All ◄

The labor force is incredibly diverse, full of unique individuals with their own outlooks, beliefs, managerial preferences, and career aspirations. It should come as no surprise, then, that different employees prefer different training programs. In fact, according to go2HR, 40% of employees who receive what they perceive as poor training leave their positions within the […]

The State of Blue Collar Canada: Satisfied with Work and Life ◄

According to several recent studies, blue collar jobs will continue to be in demand, but shortages of blue collar workers persist with no end in sight. Reports from the Business Development Bank of Canada, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, and the Conference Board of Canada all heed the same warning: Canadian businesses are having a hard time finding […]

3 Steps to Uncovering What Staffing Clients Are Really Looking For ◄

You walk into the office feeling pretty good. Just yesterday, you sent a client a crop of staffing candidates you were confident met all their company needs. Any one of the candidates would be perfect for the job. You’re sure when you check your inbox, there’ll be an email exclaiming how satisfied they are with […]

[Webinar] How to Hire for New Roles as You Grow ◄

As your company grows and customer preferences change, so does your company’s structure and open positions. Maybe your sales team is growing and you need to add a manager in between the team and the CEO. Or, as concerns over security escalate, you want a more specialized developer to focus on it. No matter how […]

4 Recruiting Trends That Will Make You Feel Lucky ◄

With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, let’s talk about luck. In the recruiting industry, skill is absolutely essential but you have to admit, it doesn’t hurt to be lucky. All in all, it is a lucky time to be a recruiter. Current trends and technology make it easier to find great talent quickly […]

How to Scale HR Processes for Growing Companies ◄

You start out as a one-person show or with just an employee or two. But as your company grows, you need to make sure that your processes and tools grow along with you. Human resources is just one area you need to ensure keeps pace with your ever-expanding needs. Follow these 5 steps to get […]

3 Ways to Help Hiring Managers Rock the Hiring Process ◄

Every time there’s an open position at your organization, there’s additional stress — especially for hiring managers. They have to juggle their typical daily responsibilities while finding, reviewing, and interviewing candidates. At the same time, they have to manage a team that is overworked because it’s down an employee. Until hiring managers fill that empty […]

How to Optimize Your Office Design to Attract Top Talent ◄

Designing your office space is about more than just aesthetics—your workspace can have a substantial impact on your business’s ability to attract and retain top talent. First impressions matter: when a candidate enters your office, they’re getting a glimpse of where they’ll potentially spend 40+ hours a week. A well-crafted office space will inspire and […]

4 Surprising Roles Your Talent Acquisition Team Overlooked – Until Now ◄

Software engineers, mobile developers, data scientists, front end engineer: these are the “hot” roles companies have been battling for talent to fill. And while it’s unlikely it will get easier to find these types of employees, there’s a real need for non-tech talent that’s been overlooked for too long. That’s about to change. Glassdoor’s 2019 […]

3 Key Benefits Your Virtual Interview Tool Isn’t Giving You ◄

Here at Spark Hire, we’re excited so many companies use virtual interviews during their hiring process. In fact, more than half of the organizations that participated in our latest research conducted with HR.com report using video interviews. And only 2 percent of those companies that tried video interviews said they were unsuccessful. Regardless of whether […]

Virtual Interviews: The Secret to Hiring The Most In-demand Non-Tech Talent ◄

These days, most hiring professionals have become experts at finding top tech talent. Because of the high demand for these skills, we’ve adapted our hiring processes and strategies to focus on tech candidates. Hiring great coders and developers can make or break any company. In the process of advancing the hiring process to match the […]

3 Key Players Who Should be Involved with Your Hiring Budget Decisions ◄

Consider the number of people involved in your hiring process. Hiring managers, your HR team, and even company executives all weigh in because finding talent that is skilled and a great fit for your organization is complex. Creating a collaborative process makes talent acquisition more effective. Now think about how many people are involved in […]

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