Having worked in both large and small companies, one common phenomenon that I have observed in both types of companies is that a number of jobs can remain unfilled. These open voids can have a number of negative fallouts for an organization, including: Important projects remaining in a holding pattern; Crucial decisions remaining unresolved while […]
How to write an effective job description for contract-to-hire
Writing a job description for contract-to-hire position is uniquely challenging. This is because the writer (typically the hiring manager) has to straddle the worlds between (1) requirements of a permanent job and (2) requirements of a contract job. Each one is uniquely different as described below: Job description of a permanent position has to […]
Why Flexibility is Key with 21st Century Hiring
Flexibility wasn’t something hiring managers dwelled on a decade ago, but a new economic landscape has brought the strategy to the forefront of the recruitment world. Companies today offering flexible working arrangements for their employees—such as telecommuting options and scheduling flexibility—are finding numerous rewards from that approach. Get Consultations with expert professionals in Legal, […]
Using Consultations and Part-Time Projects to Build a Worker Pipeline
Having a worker pipeline in place—essentially a resource of qualified professionals you can reach out to for filling vacant positions—is a prudent move for any company. Especially given that research shows American companies lose billions of dollars annually from the fallout of unfilled openings. One strategic way to do this is through consultations and […]