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Engage to Retain: Employee Onboarding and Development ◄

Building Employee Retention through Onboarding and Development The process of building a productive workforce doesn’t end after a hiring decision is made. Without a comprehensive onboarding and development plan in place, you run the risk of watching your new employees walk out a constantly revolving door. The greatest strength of any successful organization is its […]

Leading by the Numbers: What Your Enneagram Says About You as a Leader (Type 2: The Helper) ◄

Leading by the Numbers is a nine-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 on the pros and cons scale, it is the amalgamation of intricate character traits and […]

VIDEO: How to Make Work-Life Balance Work ◄

Do you struggle with work-life balance? Do you have a hard time as a leader creating a company culture that fits with your employees’ need for balance? Check out this TED Talks featuring author and marketer Nigel Marsh for insight into the importance of the individual to determine how to make work-life balance work.

New Leaders in a Toxic Office: Restoring Order and Employee Trust ◄

There will always be challenges new leaders face when taking over a new department or joining a different company. From learning the ins and outs of a company’s culture to embracing different methods and policies that create the new organization’s professional makeup. However, sometimes the most unexpected and overwhelming challenge new management faces is the […]

POLL: Holidays and the Workplace … What Stresses You Out the Most During this Festive Season? ◄

We’re officially entering the holiday season, and for many businesses, this is one of the most hectic times of the year! From increased business volume to end of year reporting to employees requesting off to spend time with family and friends, there’s a lot to keep track of in a busy workplace. So, for our […]

Job Insights for the Fourth Quarter of 2019 ◄

Businesses generally optimistic about the fourth quarter employment market; recruiting skilled workers and employee retention remain top challenges. 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 […]

Scary Good Leadership: Are You Feared or Revered? ◄

October 31 is just around the corner, and for many employees, the scariest part of Halloween isn’t the ghouls and ghosts—it’s their leader. Leadership style has a major impact on employees—from their motivation for doing quality work to their decision to stay with the company long term, leaders set the tone for employee engagement. There’s […]

Why a Job Without Health Insurance Terrifies Many ◄

When job seekers evaluate job offers and opportunities, they look at more than just the hourly wage or base salary. According to a new survey from Express Employment Professionals, the vast majority-91%-consider health insurance and other benefits a “deciding factor.” Express surveyed 672 job seekers and posed the question, “Are employer-provided benefits and/or health insurance […]

10 Quotes to Help You See a Project Through ◄

Success wouldn’t mean nearly as much if you didn’t have to work hard to achieve. However, sometimes, the very things that create character can be a detriment to success in the long run. There are many instances when people were so close to the finish line, but couldn’t see the end in sight, so they […]

Leading by the Numbers: What Your Enneagram Says About You as a Leader (Type 1: The Reformer) ◄

Leading by the Numbers is a nine-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 on the pros and cons scale, it is the amalgamation of intricate character traits and […]

How to Stand Out to Students at a Job Fair ◄

A lot goes on at job fairs. Students engage in dozens of conversations with representatives from all different types of companies, which can leave them feeling a bit overwhelmed. On the other hand, it’s important to consider the amount of pressure on the representatives of these companies to recruit top-tier talent in this competitive environment. […]

5 Ways Video Interviews Simplify Rapid Growth Hiring ◄

As a talent acquisition pro, you’re the key to your company’s success. And if you’re in marketing, counseling or therapy, finance, or any of these other predicted ‘booming’ industries, the pressure is on to grow rapidly. Of course, a higher demand on talent acquisition typically means a greater strain on your hiring budget. The great […]

7 Open Secrets of Social Media Recruiting ◄

Social media seems like an unlikely destination for recruiters but 94% of recruiters use social media to attract top talent. Social Media is no longer the hot invention of the 21st century, it’s the norm. HR pros today cannot afford to overlook the benefits of social media for recruitment. The future of branding, especially employer […]

6 Interview Questions to Avoid During the Recruitment Process ◄

One misstep in the recruitment process can send top talent running. Especially when candidates have the upper-hand on the market, the last thing you want to do is turn off a top contender for you open role with an ill-phrased or timed interview question. While you can’t always control every aspect of the candidate experience, […]

How to Hire Dedicated Developers ◄

It can be a rather complicated task to hire skilled developers. You need to know how to interview them and what qualities a good developer should possess. Also, you need to determine what type of developer you need – in-house or dedicated developers who will work for you remotely. Hiring dedicated developers who work on […]

The Impact of Candidate Experience On Every Part of the Hiring Process ◄

How a company treats its people — there’s power in this statement. Nearly 70 percent of candidates determine their expected future treatment by a company based on their candidate experience in the hiring process, according to a recent CareerBuilder survey. Candidates are on high-alert for red flags at every stage of your hiring process. And […]

How to Recognize and Grow Talent in Your Company ◄

Getting high-performing individuals to join your team is one of the necessities of successful company growth and business development. However, in today’s competitive job market, it’s very difficult to get top-shelf candidates interested. You might have noticed a large increase in the demand for job titles like “ninjas”, “unicorns”, and “rockstars” which goes to show […]

6 Recruitment Process Horror Stories To Keep You Up At Night ◄

Halloween is upon us once again. There’s no better tradition than sitting around telling the spookiest stories — the creepy-crawly kind which makes your hair stand on end, sending chills down your back. We wanted to participate in the fun storytelling tradition. First, though, we needed to decide what scares you the most. After careful […]

The Way Technology Impacts the Recruitment Process ◄

Technology has set roots in the business world. Now, every aspect of business is affected by technological advancements. Consequently, the recruitment process has seen several changes due to technological advancements. Unlike before, when talent acquisition focused on tangible things such as resume and references, now, there is so much more to be discovered and analyzed […]

6 Questions to Ask Candidates Making a Career Change ◄

In a new study of more than 3,500 women in the InHerSight network, a whopping 57 percent reported they’re seriously considering a career change. Meanwhile, another 32 percent are potentially considering a career change. Those career changes have to come from somewhere, and while these numbers seem alarmingly high, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported […]

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