Five Creative Hiring Incentive Ideas
As the competitive job market continues, companies have found new ways to attract job applicants. Here are a few creative hiring incentives implemented recently by businesses everywhere:
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How to Fall Back in Love with Your Job
You used to adore your job — but maybe not so much anymore? Face it, our enthusiasm for work has its highs and lows. But just because the romance has dimmed doesn’t always mean you need to abandon the relationship. From great opportunities to convenient work arrangements, there are many reasons you might want to stay put.
The Dos and Don’ts of Firing an Employee
Terminating a staff member is stressful both for the individual and the organization. As the employer, you have the right to terminate someone who is not performing – or who is harassing or endangering other staff. The employee has a right to an explanation and as much dignity as possible under the circumstances.
Look for These ‘Green Flag’ Signs of a Good Workplace
As a job-hunter, you’re focused on finding a position that’s a good fit for your skills and interests. But how do you know if the company is a good fit – that the organization aligns with your own needs and ideas? Hiring experts advise looking for these “green flags.”
4 Benefits of Upskilling Your Workforce
Technology is rapidly changing the business environment. Estimates indicate that within the next year, more than 50% of American workers will need new skills to continue to perform their current roles. In response, forward-thinking companies are investing in “upskilling.”
Six Must-Have Skills for Entry-Level Workers
If you’re job-seeking for the first time, you may wonder what skills can set you apart from other candidates. Naturally, you need the technical skills that correspond to your field. Beyond that, hiring experts say there are at least six additional traits they look for in entry-level candidates.
Preparing for Staffing Challenges in the New Year
It’s been a crazy couple of years for hiring personnel. Between the pandemic and the resulting Turnover Tsunami, human resources departments have been hard-pressed to keep their companies fully staffed. Whatever is in store for 2022, it’s time to develop a staffing plan to meet those challenges.
Should You Respond if a Recruiter Contacts You on LinkedIn?
Even if you aren’t currently looking for a job, you may unexpectedly hear from a recruiter through a social media job site. That typically means your profile and skills could match a job opening they want to fill.
Five Ways to Lose Great Staff During the Great Resignation
Workers have left their jobs in record numbers this year, with many industries experiencing an unprecedented competition for talent. If you want your company to be a casualty of the Great Resignation, don’t pay any attention to some of the top reasons employees quit.
Take Time at End of Year to Evaluate Your Career and Set New Goals
Every January, people make resolutions to help direct their lives in the coming year. If any of your resolutions will involve your career, then December is the right time to take stock of how things have gone over the past 12 months.