Finding the Right Fit: Is Values-Based Recruiting Right for Your Organization?
One of the biggest challenges facing HR and other hiring managers is finding candidates who are the “right fit” for their respective organizations. But just what, exactly, is the “right fit”? For many employers, it means finding a candidate who shares the same belief systems and values as the company, and who meshes with the […]
Experts Look to the Staffing Industry for Signs of Recovery
A recent Reuters article by Kristina Cooke shares some good news: “The pace of temporary job creation after the most recent recession – an average of about 25,000 per month – has been faster than the past two, potentially a good sign for a labor market struggling with a jobless rate of 9 percent.” This […]
Make Balance a Priority
Smart work/life balance tips to reduce stress and give you more time Meetings. Soccer practice. Long hours. Project deadlines. Yard work. Given all the responsibilities you have both on the job and at home, you may feel that a healthy work/life balance is unrealistic right now: spending more time at work may cause you to […]
How Middle Tennessee Employers Can Attract and Retain Gen Y Talent
There go the Boomers. Here comes Gen Y. Just when your need for talent is on the rise, here comes a new slew of tech-savvy workers to save the day. But while it’s tempting to think you can simply substitute one generation with another, things are not that simple. Diverse, demanding and socially aware, millenials […]
After the Interview: 7 Tips to Help you Edge Out your Competition
“Thank you for your time today. We’ll be in touch soon.” You’ve just walked out of an interview for your dream job. Things seem to have gone well – you were calm and poised, answered questions intelligently, made appropriate eye contact, and really put your best foot forward. Now what? For many job seekers, walking […]
Hiring Still Slow? Now is the Time to Review Your Employment Screening Process
The BLS Employment Situation Summary continues to paint an anemic economic picture. Economists continue to talk about a “jobless recovery,” with many employers focusing on productivity gains, as opposed to hiring, to manage any increases in business. What’s the upside? Well, if your company isn’t focused on hiring right now, it may be the perfect […]
