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10 Leadership Lessons from Football Greats ◄

For many, the fall is synonymous with football. Tailgating with friends and family. Arguing who the best players are. Finding camaraderie in cheering for your favorite teams. There is a special connection this classic sport carries with it through tradition and experience. And throughout its illustrious history, some of the greatest leaders have risen through […]

72% of Companies Prefer to Reskill Employees Over Hiring New Ones ◄

A majority of companies (72%) would rather take the time to reskill current employees for production needs than hire new ones from outside the organization. This is according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Three-in-five hiring decision-makers (60%) say their companies plan to reskill employees by the end […]

Practical Tips for New Leaders: Building a Team ◄

This is part nine of a 12-part series. Successfully leading a team can be one of the most rewarding aspects of a professional’s career. However, addressing a diverse group effectively can be difficult for new leaders. From open communication and recognition to delegation and empowerment to self-awareness and empathy, there are a plethora of leadership […]

Video: What Is the Skills Gap and Why Does It Matter? ◄

You’ve probably heard about the skills gap, but what does that really mean? This short video answers that important question. If you’re considering a career path, whether you’re just starting out or looking for a new opportunity, you can’t afford to miss crucial information! How has the skills gap affected your company? What are some […]

Embracing an Entrepreneurial Spirit in Your Day Job ◄

For every business, there was an entrepreneur who looked toward the future with determination, motivation, and optimism to turn a dream into reality. Out of nothing, entrepreneurs put everything into building successful companies facing tremendous odds that statistically don’t give them much of a chance to make it past year one. And while many professionals […]

Question of the Month: What’s the Best Piece of Leadership Advice You’ve Ever Received? ◄

Over the course of a career, experience and knowledge play an important role in professional development and overall success. However, a major factor in a leader’s acumen is advice they receive from peers, employers, and mentors. So we want to know what’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received. Let us know by answering […]

How to Work Best with a Staffing Agency ◄

Have you ever considered working with a staffing company? It might be worth your while. According to the American Staffing Association, approximately three million temporary and contract employees work for America’s staffing companies in an average week. Seventy-three percent of these employees work full time. And, the Association of Canadian Search, Employment & Staffing Services (ACSESS) found the […]

Help Wanted: Canadian Job Market in Crisis ◄

The Canadian economy is rebounding as COVID-19 lockdowns ease and businesses everywhere are putting out “help wanted” signs. But businesses aren’t getting enough applicants which has led to what many business owners are calling the most severe labour shortages they have ever seen. According to the most recent data from Statistics Canada, there were 553,500 […]

The Partial Return to Work – and the (Dis)Comfort Doing So ◄

The majority of U.S. workers (81%) are comfortable returning to the office during the COVID-19 pandemic, but 87% still believe their employers can do more to mitigate the virus risks. This is according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Roughly 3 in 4 workers go to their company’s […]

How to Create a Culture of Innovation ◄

Success is driven by forward-thinking innovation. It’s one of the key that differentiates the has-beens and the will-BEs. And companies that are able to create a focus around innovation tend to have the most economic success. In fact, a study by McKinsey found that 98% of the economy is influenced by modernization and digitalization; and […]

Improving Candidate to Client Submissions Using Spark Hire’s Video Interviews ◄

ADK Consulting & Executive Search is a staffing and recruiting firm specializing in executive staffing, organizational consulting, executive search, and leadership development. Since 2003, ADK has helped organizations and career professionals propel their success. With an emphasis on the client and candidate experience, ADK was in the market for a more modern, streamlined approach to […]

Don’t Settle for Less – Focus on Finding These Hiring Technology Features ◄

Since 2020, your HR team has met and overcome numerous changes and challenges. Now that you’ve evaluated the needs and gaps in your current hiring process, it’s clear you need to invest in new tools to support your hybrid hiring process. With much of the workforce shifting to hybrid and remote systems, hiring technology has […]

How the Green Bay Packers Tackled Their Hiring Goals With Spark Hire Video Interviews ◄

Green Bay Packers, Inc. operates a National Football League team in the United States. Based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the HR department is responsible for filling a number of open positions every year, while collaborating with the many hiring managers across the organization. Chris Cohorst, Packers Human Resources Manager, knew they were in need of […]

Harper Creek Community Schools Improves Candidate First Looks Using Spark Hire Video Interviews ◄

Harper Creek Community Schools is a Kindergarten through Twelfth-grade public school system in Battle Creek, Michigan. The district comprises three elementary schools as well as a middle and high school. HCCS also houses three Great Start Readiness Programs for four-year-old children. Responsible for hiring across the district, HR Director, Tammy Chapman, was eager to gain […]

Hiring for Small Businesses: 5 Best Practices to Follow ◄

As a small business owner, you’ve seen your company grow from the ground up, from just an idea to the thriving enterprise it is today. But you know you couldn’t do it alone. Every small business owner receives support, which is why the hiring process is so important for companies like yours. In this process, […]

Brush Up! Sourcing Candidates for Clients Requires Better Communication Acumen ◄

You’ve followed all the trends for sourcing candidates and know the hottest tips for preparing talent to wow your clients in video interviews and in-person. In fact, you’ve improved on some of them. You have lists of what candidates should say to stand out and know all the red flags to catch when screening applicants. […]

Hiring for the Healthcare System Using Spark Hire’s Video Interviews ◄

CoxHealth is a six-hospital system in southwest Missouri with physician clinics in 25 nearby communities. With a company size of over 12,500 employees, CoxHealth was in need of a hiring tool capable of managing a large volume of candidates and a variety of open roles. Most importantly, CoxHealth’s Executive Recruiter, Ashley Gregory, says they needed […]

Reinventing Recruitment Using Spark Hire’s Video Interview Platform ◄

As a global recruitment and HR advisory company, Bolt Talent Solutions built their team to function as a fully distributed workforce. To provide proper support to their clients around the world, Bolt Talent team members can live and work anywhere. This model could only be achieved by hiring the right team and investing in best-in-class […]

You Don’t Know Everything. 14 Facts You Need to Get From Clients ◄

There are a number of factors impacting client needs and how your clients set hiring goals. Their budgets could change, the market shifts, the economy rises and falls. Some of these factors are apparent and you’re able to adjust your staffing strategy accordingly. But others require feedback from clients they may not have the foresight […]

Spark Hire’s Video Interviews Improve Team Collaboration at AJW Group ◄

AJW Group is the world-leading independent specialist in the supply and repair of aircraft spare parts. With over 6,000 commercial and business aircrafts under contract across 117 countries, their HR team consistently sees a high volume of applications for entry level roles. Jade Johnson, Talent Acquisition Lead at AJW Group, knew that in order to […]

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The Marketing Metrics that Matter for Recruitment Brands ◄

When it comes to crafting and delivering an email marketing campaign that attracts candidates and encourages them to find out more about the latest vacancy, measuring how each piece of content has done can help recruiters to truly understand if what they’re saying is hitting the mark. As 300 billion marketing emails are sent to…

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Are Workers & Applicants Demanding Remote Flexibility for Good? ◄

The COVID-19 era of work and life has been a crazy ride. Life was seemingly put on hold for many months last year and parts of it are still not back to normal today. As we all work to get past COVID-19 and the long-lasting impact on work and life, one thing has surely changed…

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Taking a Step Back: How to Apply for a Job When You’re Overqualified ◄

We’ve all heard the saying – sometimes you need to take a step back to take several steps forward. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the world to take many steps back, but in doing so, progress has been made in areas such as remote work scheduling, video conferencing technology, and understanding the challenges facing working…

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Making a Difference: Mental Health in Professional Services ◄

Pre-Covid, the professional services industry was already focusing on ways to better foster employee mental health. However, the pandemic has greatly amplified the need for wellbeing support across the sector, with the impact of working from home and the broader health impacts of the virus taking a growing toll. This should come as a warning…

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How European Companies Can Kickstart Employee Engagement ◄

Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace: 2021 Report found that European countries were remarkably resilient to the effects of the pandemic in 2020, but their longer-term track record of employee engagement still raised significant concern. European employees are among the least engaged in the world. However, while the scale of the issue is continental, the…

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How to Succeed at Work, Post-Pandemic ◄

Since March 2020, a lot has changed within our workplaces and teams. You may be permanently working in your home office, or your team may have changed its size or makeup. Even your role may have been adapted to survive the pandemic. As a result, it’s completely normal to feel a little lost or overwhelmed…

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A Strategic Approach to Employer Reputation ◄

What makes your campaigns instantly recognizable as belonging to your brand? When your employees talk about your brand online (and they do), do you know how and where? These are the questions Kirsten Bethmann has been asking as Global Employer Reputation Lead for Mars, Incorporated. Mars has set an inspiring goal for itself: to become…

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Crafting an EVP That Serves Multiple Brands ◄

Some employer brand leaders know how difficult it can be to unify an entire brand under one employer value proposition. That’s the challenge LexisNexis Risk Solutions Group (RSG) faced in 2020. Under the leadership of Director for Employer Brand Shelley Jeffcoat, LexisNexis RSG launched an EVP that served each of its eight brands while helping…

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3 Reasons Why Recruiters Should Invest in Marketing Automation ◄

When the world is extremely busy online, ensuring that a carefully crafted piece of email content doesn’t end up straight in a candidate’s ‘delete’ folder, should be a high priority for a recruitment agency’s marketing department. But when over 300 billion business emails are sent globally every day, it can often seem an uphill struggle…

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