Hard-to-fill roles are a source of headaches for companies. They put a pause on new initiatives and stall organizational momentum. However, with a strategic approach, you can turn the challenge of hard-to-fill roles into an opportunity for growth and improvement. How? Step 1: Distribute Key Responsibilities Within the Team Hard-to-fill jobs often have intangible […]
Crafting Standout Job Descriptions with GenAI: A Short but Comprehensive Guide
Using Generative AI (GenAI) to write job descriptions (JDs) is becoming increasingly appealing. However, while this technology can be incredibly useful, it’s important to use it thoughtfully to ensure you attract the right candidates for your roles. Let us discuss how to effectively use GenAI for creating job descriptions that stand out. The Appeal […]
Navigating the New Normal: GenAI’s Impact on Workforce Dynamics and HR Strategy
As we navigate through significant shifts in the employment landscape, it’s clear that companies, both large and small, are reassessing their workforce needs. Recent trends in layoffs from major tech giants like Meta, Amazon, and Alphabet, which have seen reductions of 21,000, 27,000, and 12,000 employees respectively, illustrate a broader, somewhat grim picture of […]
Fear of Failure in Hiring Is Not Helping Either Employers or Candidates
The interview process in Silicon Valley has always been the stuff of legends. From the smart brain teasers posed by Google and Facebook interviewers to the legendary rigor of their hiring practices, it’s been a benchmark of sorts for the tech industry. However, what was once considered extreme is now viewed as almost quaint […]
The Rise of Contract and Contract-to-Hire Jobs: How HR Executives Can Adapt and Thrive
In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in the employment landscape, with contract and contract-to-hire jobs increasingly gaining prominence. This trend is particularly pronounced in industries like technology, where job postings for contract roles have tripled in just a couple of years. Concurrently, news of significant layoffs in the technology sector continues […]
How to Create a Talent Pipeline of Top-Tier Employees
In our current gig economy, with longtime worker stability being a thing of the past, successful organizations must learn to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to the hiring process and talent procurement. One extremely effective way to stay ahead of the game instead of always feeling that you’re playing catch-up, is the […]
Weighing a Candidate’s Strengths During the Hiring Process
Every job candidate, no matter what they might tell you, has their strengths and their weaknesses. What’s key is how they tie into your organization’s goals and vision, and if their skill-set and experience adds up to the kind of employee that can help take your company to the next level. Here’s a look at […]
Today’s Hiring Process Is So 20th Century! Time to Rethink Hiring.
Thanks to today’s advanced technology, many people make their living without the added stress of driving to the office and punching a timecard. Instead, remote workers can choose to work from a cafe or to stay home and work in their pajamas. Many companies now value the quality of an employee’s results more than the […]
Five Ways to Think Outside the Hiring Box
Innovative; creative; cutting-edge; flexible. If these words don’t apply to your hiring practices you’re likely missing out on some of the most skilled candidates currently available in the workforce. Just like the old 9-5 on-site, traditional job model is changing, so must the hiring approach of modern companies and hiring bosses striving to keep pace […]
Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Entry-Level Staffers
With so much emphasis understandably placed on forging an impressive team of upper- and middle-management executives, it can be easy for organizations to overlook the significance of their entry-level employees. One word of advice on this: Don’t! These workers, in their own way, are the foundation of your company and hopefully the future of it […]