Hiring for startups can be both incredibly exciting and stressful. While Fortune 500 companies tend to have the capacity and budget for it, it can often stall a startup in its early growth stage. Whether it’s because of limited budget or a lack of hiring experience and expertise, it’s not difficult to fall into the trap of some common startup hiring mistakes.
The topic of compensation and raises can be a sensitive subject in the workplace. Oftentimes it is a point of discussion that many managers would rather avoid unless absolutely necessary. In spite of how some would like to avoid it, it is extremely important to have a well thought out compensation strategy.
As competition increases and trends develop, you must evolve to keep your business vital and current. When your business evolves, the employees you trust to make your operations successful must do the same. Their evolution will come through effective training and development.
In the wake of graduation ceremonies across North America, ‘tis the season for the floodgates to lift and the wave of fresh new talent to enter the workforce. While it can be intimidating to sort through the mass of resumes that are submitted by new graduates, disregarding their applications can translate to missing out on fresh talent that could enhance your organization.
On May 15th, 2014, TPD’s CEO, Owner, and Founder Leslie Meingast was presented with the Astra Excellence in Global Growth Award at the 2014 Global Connect Women Entrepreneurs Expo and Summit.
So you think you’ve hired the “perfect” candidate? It’s imperative that the new employee’s onboarding experience leaves a positive impression. Did you know that employees who quit within the first 90 days usually do so because of the treatment they receive in the first two days?
Your employees can account for up to 80% of the costs of doing business. Similarly, revenue success correlates to employees’ thriving in their roles. Evidently, how you hire, retain, and manage your people directly impacts your company. Just as you create a carefully devised financial plan, you should also be proactive and create a thoughtful Human Resources (HR) Plan.
TPD is proud to announce Susan Alley as new Vice President of HR Services.
Companies are powered by the people that work for them. No matter what technology, reputation, or unique product you offer, the future of your business comes down to the team you assemble. Whether your company has decided to bring on an entry-level employee or a senior manager, it is imperative to assess the long-term impact of the person, and the specific value they bring to your business.
More often than ever, recruiters and hiring managers are using software applications known as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to screen and organize job applicants. If you’ve ever submitted your resume through a career page hosted by Resumator, HireDesk, Jobvite, or Taleo, your resume is often screened by software before it’s seen by human eyes.
