When you hire someone, you want a professional who can handle the job at a technical level. But don’t forget to look for soft skills as well. Soft skills are the personal characteristics that enable a person to work effectively with others and efficiently complete their job duties. Soft skills make leadership and teamwork possible […]
It happens. You think someone is perfect for the position, but when that person starts they aren’t as great as you thought. Whether it’s just not the right fit, or they don’t have the skills they advertised, it’s difficult to fit a square peg into a round hole. How can you remedy the situation? Whether […]
Do you remember your first interview? Ironing the wrinkles out of your suit, trying to secure a strong handshake, wondering whether you’ll be able to make a great impression… it’s an extremely stressful situation. One way to hire the right candidates is to put yourself in their shoes. It’s important to balance empathy with professionalism. […]
New year, new leads? Tracking down quality candidates can be tough, and our Davis Staffing team has made 2018 the year of top hiring advice. Whether you’re in charge of hiring for a massive corporation or you’re a Chicago start-up with some growing to do, it’s essential to hire the right employees to fit your […]
As a manager, you are responsible for building and sustaining a diverse and effective team. Hiring candidates with different experience benefits your team because you can work from multiple viewpoints and work to the strengths of your staff. Perspectives beyond the standard are essential to above-average work. Diversity isn’t about skin color – it’s about […]
You’ve got guts! Starting a small business is no simple feat. This endeavor takes patience, courage, and a lot of business know-how. Any industry leader will tell you that you can’t do it all on your own. This is why it’s so critical for small business owners to hire an effective, trustworthy team to support […]
Finding candidates through traditional methods can be challenging. Sifting through applications and resumes can be mind-numbing, especially when you have other responsibilities waiting for you. Taking advantage of helpful hiring resources is the number one way you can resume your regular duties. Today we want to focus on Google for Jobs. If you want your […]
Chicago is one of the most prominent cities that is leaving their recession woes behind. Since the late 2000s, many regions have struggled with the consequences of the Great Recession. But our city is bouncing back in a big way. Although some metropolitan areas are still in recovery, Chicago is seeing a job growth high […]
Employees leave for a variety of reasons, and not always on poor terms. The surge of boomerang employees, workers that return to companies where they were previously employed, shows ways supervisors can take advantage of trends in the industry. Someone with ready knowledge about the company’s inner workings can be an asset, or a detriment, […]
Company culture can be a mark of pride for an organization that strives to be different and meet the expectations of the staff and their clients. If you’ve got a corporate environment you’re proud of and are vying to cultivate a certain image, you want to make sure you’re drawing in people that fit the […]
