It’s definitely a norm; using Twitter and LinkedIn to advertise and promote jobs, as well as using these platforms to connect and communicate with potential candidates. Using social media is seen as an essential component to any kind of recruiting strategy. But how useful is it? We spend a lot of time on social media,…
Sponsored by Workopolis: In the hunt for great candidates, a job posting is your first important step. If written well, your job description can attract much higher applicants from the start, saving you time and, most importantly, money. Of course, that’s easier said than done. If you’ve ever experienced the frustration involved with staring at…
We have all been through the painful process of conducting a difficult search. The challenge can stem from a host of reasons — managers looking for a unicorn candidate, reputation (or lack thereof) of a company, unclear requirements, and so forth. Attempts to convince an HR manager to change a job requirement gets shot down…
How do you build an authentic employer brand? It’s all about getting a genuine understanding of what makes your business attractive, what roles are most critical to your success and truly examining the perceptions, characteristics, and attributes of current and potential employees. We speak to Ana Harris Padley, the International People Services Lead at Houzz where…
When searching for a new role, prospective candidates are more often than not, sold by the incentives an employer offers. In recent years, employee perks have developed into integral factors of any office job, becoming less of a perk, and more of a necessity. With 19% of employees claiming to not receive any perks from…
Drug abuse is a sensitive topic that doesn’t get discussed nearly enough in the workplace. If you look at the averages alone, most large organizations have at least one or two people dealing with drug abuse at any given moment. Do you know how to identify these abusers and help them seek recovery? Whether used…
Blockchain is a developing technology for cryptocurrencies. Without any central authority, it helps maintain an auditable ledger of transaction history on anything purchased. Basically, there’s no middle man anymore, it’s a transparent market for the transaction of goods and services without the time it takes to log transactions and the cost and labor that comes with…
It started with tech companies but is becoming more and more popular by the day by all kinds of employers and recruiters. Why? Because it works. You have the opportunity to replay and review the interviews you conduct with just a few clicks of a button. But can it ever replace face-to-face interviews? Is it…
Sponsored by Workopolis: No matter how hard you try, politics are hard to ignore these days, and navigating tricky political talk has never been more fraught. According to a study by VitalSmarts co-founders Joseph Grenny and David Maxfield, nine out of 10 U.S. voters said the 2016 election was more polarizing and volatile than ever before –…