For Hiring Managers

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  • giving employee feedback

Giving Employee Feedback that Matters

Giving employee feedback that helps your team improve is no easy task. When doing performance evaluations or meeting one-on-one, it’s tempting to focus on either only the positive or the negative in the meeting. According to studies, 37% of managers feel uncomfortable giving feedback. Employees need to hear from you when they’re doing well (and when they’re not). [...]

2018-09-12T16:12:00-04:00September 12th, 2018|For Hiring Managers, Talent|
  • Communication During the Interview Process

Communication During the Interview Process: Preventing Breakdown and Ensuring Success

One of the biggest complaints from candidates is the lack of communication during the interview process. Hiring managers have a lot on their plates, and the occasional check-in e-mail or phone call during a process that can take anywhere from weeks to months can easily fall to the wayside. Communication breakdowns appear to be a side effect of [...]

2018-08-16T16:18:45-04:00August 16th, 2018|For Hiring Managers, Talent|
  • thanking your employees

Thanking Your Employees This Holiday Season

Even if your industry doesn’t have a holiday rush, this time of year can be especially crazy for your employees. Schedules are filled with travel plans, family visits, concerts, recitals, and more. Thanking your employees can mean a great deal to those around you during the holiday season. If your industry does have a busy holiday season, it’s [...]

2017-11-15T17:01:44-05:00November 15th, 2017|For Hiring Managers, Talent|
  • company culture

How Can Company Culture Attract Top Talent and Loyal Customers?

Despite the primary emphasis by most company leaders on things like sales goals, progressive benchmarks, and industry awards, most organizations are truly defined by their Talent Brand more than we’d like to think. Talent Brand, often known as “company culture” describes the unique personality of your business. It’s not stated outright like your mission statement, but it is [...]

2017-09-26T11:11:39-04:00September 26th, 2017|For Hiring Managers, Talent|
  • brand ambassadors

Your People Are Your Brand’s Best Asset

Why Engaging Employees Should Be Your Biggest Marketing Effort Most companies spend money on marketing. Creating brand awareness, driving sales, and attracting top-tier talent are all typical goals of these budgetary decisions. But what if we told you that your greatest brand ambassadors are sitting right beside you? That’s right, your employees have the potential to be your [...]

2017-07-21T12:02:14-04:00July 21st, 2017|For Hiring Managers, Talent|
  • cybersecurity horror story

Cybersecurity Horror Stories

As work and life become increasingly digital, a skilled cybersecurity department is critical for your business, and it’s not hard to see why. Google the term “cyber attack,” and you’ll find names like eBay, TJX, and even Target on the list of recent victims. When sites like these are hacked, it allows the intruder access to the sensitive [...]

2017-06-19T12:43:26-04:00June 19th, 2017|For Hiring Managers, Talent|
  • millenials in charge

Millennials in Charge

The time has come. Millennials are reaching an age where they’re now assuming leadership positions. As a generation that’s arguably gotten a bad rap for being overconfident and under-qualified, the oncoming millennial takeover is concerning to some employers. And while some fail to see the leadership skills of this demographic, we can tell you one thing: millennials have [...]

2017-05-28T16:10:15-04:00May 28th, 2017|For Hiring Managers, Talent|
  • team productivity

Managers, Your Emotional Intelligence Affects Your Team Productivity

As a manager, your primary responsibility is to ensure your team productivity by making sure your team members have the tools, resources, and capabilities needed to get the job done. But being a manager is about more than just getting ducks in a row; it’s also about recognizing and managing the emotions of your team members—and yourself. According [...]

2017-02-28T11:16:48-05:00February 28th, 2017|For Hiring Managers, Talent|
  • cover letter dead

Is the Cover Letter Dead?

Who doesn’t want to stand out in a pool of job applicants? For the longest time, cover letters have been the competitive edge of determined applicants. In fact, three years ago, cover letters were deemed essential for an applicant to submit, because they set the mood for the resume and told the candidate’s story. A strong and well-written [...]

2016-06-30T15:48:02-04:00June 30th, 2016|For Hiring Managers, For Job Seekers, Talent|
  • clean your hiring process

It’s Time to Spring Clean Your Hiring Process

It’s that time of year again—birds are chirping, flowers are blooming and the sun is shining. Recently, you adjusted your clocks for Daylight Saving Time, then soon after, you welcomed the spring equinox. So long, winter! Now that March has been an eventful month full of transitions, why not take some time to spring clean your hiring process? [...]

2016-03-24T14:21:05-04:00March 24th, 2016|For Hiring Managers, Talent|
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