Believe it or not, bad hires can be prevented! Some warning signs appear during the interview if you know what to look for. Paying close attention to the person you’re interviewing can avoid the costly mistake of bringing someone on board which ends up hurting morale, wasting time and resources for onboarding only to be […]
Posts Tagged: Hiring Tips
Top Talent Looks Different Today: 3 Skills Your Next Great Hire Needs
The world has changed quite a bit in the last 18 months. While in many cases, the job candidate has the advantage, because so many companies are trying to hire for new and reopened positions, hiring managers need to be selective in who they bring in for interviews. People have had some time to refine […]
The Key Differentiators That Define a Great Candidate
The good news is, there was a great response to your most recent job posting. Candidates are submitting resumes left, right, and center, and there’s a pile of cover letters just waiting to be reviewed. The bad news is, there’s a pile of cover letters waiting to be reviewed. After a while, they might all […]
The 3 Most Important Traits Not To Overlook in Your Candidates
Hiring is never easy. When you’re in the boss’ chair, you know how challenging it can be to locate a pool of great applicants and assess their true potential in a role. Hiring and retaining great workers is a challenge, but doing it right saves you so much time in the long run. To […]
How to Tell If Your Candidate is As Ambitious as They Say They Are
Interviewing can be challenging – you can get a qualified resume but watch someone totally flop when in-person. Or you find that a candidate seems like a good fit for the role, but they did not meet expectations. Interviews are based on perception, not execution, so you’ll have to put in the extra work if […]
How to Make Your Job Screening Process More Cost-Effective
In the light industrial and warehouse world, turnover is not a secret. It happens! Maintaining a strong crew is challenging when your solid workers are frequently advancing into more skilled roles. The best way to help your bottom line is to hire and onboard quickly and efficiently. Here are our best ways to streamlining your […]
The Key to Better Hiring is Better Listening: What to Gather in the Interview
You’ve got a new hire, you provide a thorough orientation, and it’s off to the job site. Then, just one week later, you hear rumors about poor performance. A few more days pass, and your employees are complaining about the new recruit. You’ve invested so much time and energy in this candidate, and they’re not […]
Virtual Hiring is Here to Stay: Get It Right With These Tips
Due to the pandemic, the employers were forced to shift to virtual hiring. Virtual hiring typically entails all communication via email and phone communication, as well as video-conference interviews. This sometimes even extends to remote onboarding. It appears that the virtual hiring tactic is here to stay. Here’s how you can get it right. Consult […]
Should You Rehire Past Employees? The Pros and Cons
One of the issues that hiring managers have to consider is rehiring candidates that used to work for their company. These candidates are sometimes referred to as “boomerang” employees because they come right back. There are benefits and drawbacks to hiring back employees. Unlike new candidates, these former workers are known to the employer, however […]