Every company wants to bring the very best candidates on board, that’s a no-brainer. What isn’t quite so obvious are the optimal ways to reach that goal. But by laying a foundation of good leadership, instilling some creativity into the hiring process, and putting quality ahead of quantity, rising companies can craft a talented […]
It would be difficult to argue that the world of hiring and recruiting has shifted dramatically since the turn of the 21st Century, impacted by such factors as a ‘gig/on-demand economy,’ burgeoning technology and the rising percentage of Gen Y employees rising up in the workforce. Here’s a quick look at some of the […]
Better safe than sorry is a prudent approach to a lot of things, but it’s particularly key to the art of bringing the right people into your organization. While there are plenty of ‘intelligent risks’ you’ll likely to need to take now and again, proceeding with caution is a wise strategy in the recruiting […]
Finding the right talent for your organization is key, but that’s only half the battle when it comes to putting together the perfect team. You also need to work out a salary figure and contract that works for both sides of the equation. Here are six easy ways to negotiate a fair figure when […]
In a culture that places a premium on youth, many tech industry jobs are designated for recent college grads or millennial go-getters whose smartphones are always at the ready. You might assume hiring young professionals will save your company money in the long run, since young professionals often have lower salary requirements and will therefore […]
Interim hiring is on the rise. According to Chris Martin, senior vice president of Randstad U.S., “In 2012 less than 11 percent of our job openings started as contract-to-hire—in which the company states at the outset that it’s looking for someone to eventually hire permanently. This year, we’re at 19 percent.” Get Consultations with expert […]
Hiring temporary workers might not be the best solution for every company, but for any organization struggling to find the ideal candidates for their vacant positions it can be a serious boon. Get Consultations with expert professionals in Legal, Business, and more at HireJar There are countless factors that can make hiring interim staffers a […]
Millennial individuals, also known as Generation Y, are people born between 1980 and 2000, so they are becoming a more and more prominent percentage of most professional staffs. And while there is a danger to stereotyping any group, most experts agree there are traits generally common to this demographic that it would be unwise […]
It’s no secret that technology companies attract a talented pool of job candidates. The industry is fast-paced, dynamic and creative. Unfortunately, in recent years, the same technology companies that have changed the world with computers, smartphones and social media, have also developed a reputation for a lack of diversity. Despite calls from industry leaders […]
There are two unemployed individuals in the U.S. for every current job opening. Below is a top-down, back-of-the-envelope calculation to put employment statistics in context. Get Consultations with expert professionals in Legal, Business, and more at HireJar The current population of the U.S. is 319 million; The number of working age persons is 250 million; […]