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TED Talk: Why Winning Doesn’t Always Equal Success ◄

Why do you play the game? To win. This innate drive to win is ingrained in the psyche of most leaders. But does winning actually equate to success? UCLA championship-winning coach Valorie Kondos explains that the secret to her success has nothing to do with “winning.” Check out the video below to watch her inspiring […]

Leading by the Numbers: What Your Enneagram Says About You as a Leader (Type 4: The Individualist) ◄

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 […]

Office Wellness: Quick Tips to Stay Healthy in the Workplace ◄

A healthy body and mind is an important part of a productive workday. But for most of us, our weekdays consist of sitting at a desk for roughly 40 hours a week – typically with poor posture. Because of our sedentary ways, it seems impossible to achieve our health and fitness goals. You don’t have […]

Infographic: What Type of Leader Are You? ◄

From coaching to pace-setting to commanding, there are several different ways to effectively lead a team. And while different scenarios call for different leadership techniques, it’s important to understand which type of leader you tend to be by default. Headway Capital explains that “everyone has their own built-in approach to leading others.” Check out this […]

New Survey: U.S. Business Outlook for 2020 ◄

As Americans prepare to ring in the new year, the stock market is near record highs, unemployment is near record lows and the country is experiencing the longest economic expansion in history. But will it continue after the ball drops and into 2020? To answer that question, Express Employment Professionals released the results of a […]

Creating Business Goals That Stick ◄

Every year when the calendar turns over from December to January, leaders across every industry and business sector turn over a new leaf on a new year. And while most embrace this opportunity as a chance to build upon the success experienced in the previous year, they also see the need to create strategic goals […]

3 Ways Conflict Resolution Can Save Your Culture ◄

Culture is the most important aspect of a company and is the very foundation of the organization itself. The common values and beliefs that make up this foundation help dictate not only how a company operates, but also how its employees interact with one another. There are several factors that can create cracks in the […]

Canadian Business Outlook for 2020 ◄

As Canadians prepare to ring in the new year, unemployment has increased slightly to 5.9%, and there are more people seeking work in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia. To answer questions about the 2020 outlook, Express Employment Professionals released the results of a survey of business owners, decision makers and human resource professionals. While respondents […]

Poll: Do You Feel Your Age Has Ever Been a Factor in a Hiring Decision for a Job? ◄

Successful professionals come from all backgrounds and industries with ranging skillsets and strengths that companies desire. So it can be difficult to stand out in the crowd when searching for a job. However, sometimes it may seem like you’re the perfect fit for a position, but then are passed over for someone else seemingly for […]

Year in Review: Top Posts of 2019 ◄

As 2019 comes to a close, it’s time to look back at the most read posts of the year! From management advice to emotional intelligence to rebuilding trust as a leader, the top posts in the past 12 months come from a wide range of topics. So before we close the books on 2019 and […]

Everything You Need to Know About Pre-Employment Assessments ◄

While pre-employment assessments are trending, their goal in the workplace is old news. So old, the process dates back to the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE). Much like we currently use standardized tools to measure a candidate’s skills, intellect, personality, and other defining characteristics, Imperial China tested young men to enter the bureaucracy. […]

Paid or Free: Which Video Interview Tool Do You Need? ◄

Money rules the world. It controls many of the decisions we make in both our personal and professional lives. Especially for HR professionals, like you, hiring budgets are often a top-of-mind concern. The pressure of not overspending combined with obtaining the best, most dedicated talent can be overwhelming. Still, some hiring pros do not focus […]

An Insider’s Guide to the Best HR Tech Stack ◄

I’m not a recruiter, but just like Spark Hire, we are a hiring tool that focuses on improving the hiring process, especially when it comes to screening candidates. I may not be recruiting regularly, but I’ve worked with hundreds of people who are recruiting. Countless times, they share with me problems in their hiring processes […]

The Top 8 Ways Video Interview Platforms Boost Placements ◄

The demand for external talent sourcing never rests, which means neither do you. You continuously work to increase your numbers: the number of quality candidates in your talent pool, the number of clients you land, and, ultimately, the number of highly-qualified placements you make. Over the years, how you reach these growing goals and rise […]

5 Tips to Start Your Own Recruiting Agency ◄

The definition of the workplace has changed drastically over the years to incorporate the idea of coworking spaces, remote offices, and no-office companies as well. Moreover, the notion of employment has altered to embrace freelancers, digital nomads, and remote teams. Collaboration and competitiveness now both play a vital role in defining what modern-day employment is […]

Engage Your Talent Pool with These 4 Video Messaging Tips ◄

All talent acquisition pros wish the job were as easy as dipping into their talent pools and filling empty roles. It’d be a cut-and-dry, plain, and simple process. Of course, you know it’s more complicated than that. You spend time and energy sourcing new talent to replenish your talent pool. All the while, already established […]

The Best Way to Handle Slow Staffing Clients ◄

You’ve passed a top candidate on to a client and now the wait begins. Unfortunately, with some clients, that wait is entirely too long. While their slow hiring processes are out of your control, they can impact your placement rates and reputation. As wait times increase for candidates just to find out if they’re moving […]

4 Reasons to Stay in Touch with Silver Medal Staffing Talent ◄

When one door closes, another door opens – for in-demand talent. The fast-paced job search world keeps opportunities, interviews, connections, and even offers constantly at their fingertips. For a busy staffing professional, this means overbearing pressure to source and screen new top talent every time a client has a new role. But when there are […]

5 Hiring Strategies for the New Year ◄

As we head into 2020, the economy and business trends feel more unpredictable than ever. Steering any business, large or small, is always a challenge and today’s endless streams of political, economic, and tech headlines only serve to amplify those challenges. That’s all the more reason to anchor your business where it really matters in […]

How to Improve Your Brand Resonance with Video Interviews ◄

Gone are the days of creating an employer brand to appeal to the masses. The once-popular trend of showcasing company cultures, employee experiences, and all-around incredible benefits and perks is losing its luster as companies focus on a more targeted approach with brand resonance. Brand resonance is the act of taking what you learn from […]