When it comes to the hiring process, a lot has changed; Zoom interviews and using algorithms to filter applications is now the norm. So how can you optimize your hiring process in the ever-changing digital age? Here are some quick tips.
When it comes to interviewing, there is often the assumption that hiring managers know how to interview candidates in a meaningful way that provides clarity around applicants’ expertise and overall fit with open roles. However, depending on their experience interviewing, managers can be just as nervous as candidates. After all, hiring managers are human too….
With record low unemployment and one of the tightest labor markets in years, we are seeing a significant increase in counteroffers. In many cases companies are throwing 20-50% salary increases at individuals to get them to stick around. For a moment let’s not talk about the inherent issue with organizations only acknowledging your true value…
When a candidate applies to a job at your organization, chances are they’re unhappy at their current company for a number of reasons, including a poor manager or a need for higher earning potential. However, a desire for upward mobility is the top motivation for a job search, according to 30% of candidates in the 2019…
For the first third of 2019, the American economy has continued its winning streak. Job growth kept momentum in April that was in sync with the surge seen during March, after a decline in February that, by now, seems more like an anomaly than anything else. According to the latest edition of the Employment Situation…
When your company is undergoing major change, it can be a tough transition for everyone, especially your organization’s employees. After all, they may be wondering how the company’s transformations will affect them, their roles, responsibilities, co-workers, leadership and other aspects of their lives in the coming months. To help dispel any rumors and to ensure…
Who doesn’t want to earn a six-figure income, or more? While some people reach that compensation level through the expensive schooling and training needed for a position in law or medicine, another route is renewable energy jobs. As the market for solar, wind, and other renewable technologies grows, businesses in this sector have expanded again…
Many signs point to rapid growth in the energy storage market in the years ahead. In the US and around the world, solar projects and wind farms are producing more energy now than ever before. There are no signs of a slow down ahead. Meanwhile, battery costs and storage system costs go down year after…
Have you added up the cost of a bad hire at your company? Chances are, it is higher than you think. If you’re going to run the math, there’s a lot more to consider than an individual’s salary. Be sure to include costs related to recruiting, hiring, and onboarding. And the opportunity costs of failing…
The past year of economic growth in the U.S. undoubtedly galvanized expectations among the country’s political and business leaders regarding what the early months of 2019 would bring. Although January brought a massive infusion of new jobs among multiple sectors of the American economy – 311,000 positions, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics –…