7 Hiring Tips for Startups & Small Businesses
1. Write a clear job description People tend to find jobs based on keywords or industries, and you should keep that in mind when writing the job ad. Be descriptive and broad about the role, but be clear and concise. Include the day-to-day tasks, description on how the position fits into the overall company goals, […]
Turn Your Employees Into Referral Rockstars
Here are some ways to make your employee referral program a simple, fun, and exciting prospect for your team: Set your goals Set your goals before you start rolling out your employee referral program so everyone has a clear vision of what you want to achieve. Give your employees a quick background on just how […]
Non-Monetary Rewards For Employee Referrals
In fact, the LinkedIn Global Recruiting Trends 2016 study noted that 26% of businesses consider employee referral programs to be a long-lasting trend. It looks like employee referral programs are here to stay. However, to make referrals a sustainable practice, there should be a reward and incentive system in place. This will encourage employees to […]
4 Strategies to Help Beat The Talent Crunch
It can be tricky, but still very possible. Here are four useful hiring strategies to help you find your next great employee: 1. Ask yourself what your current employees have in common Find out what are the common traits among your current employees – backgrounds, skills, or personality traits. Also, ask them why they stay […]
8 Interview Questions To Ask Your Referral
So now, you’ve found a great potential employee through your referral program, which means their skills and experiences are in line with what you’re looking for. The next thing to do would be to validate if their personality and character would be an actual good fit for your company. Here are the top 8 questions […]
How To Handle Employee Resignations Better
It’s always difficult when a trusted employee leaves, but here are 5 tips on how you can deal with resignations better: 1. Get started with the transition Resignations often cause disruption in the workflow, so the moment an employee tenders their resignation, ask them to work on their transition plan for their last two weeks. […]
Here’s How To Make Your Jobs Go Viral
1. Create shareable content Shareability starts with good copy. Make sure your job description is clear, concise and encapsulates these three things: Who will I work for? Who will I work with? What is the environment like? Don’t make it too long either. Even the most viable candidates will not take the time to read […]
How to Supercharge Your Referral Program
1. Have coffee with every new employee Sit your new employees down for a casual chat over a cup of coffee so you can get possible leads and learn more about their network. Building quick source jams into new hire onboarding is an orderly way for your recruiting team to discover any immediate potential fits. […]
5 Ways HR Can Use SMS to Reach Employees
Ken Rhie is the CEO of Trumpia, which earned a reputation as the most complete SMS solution including user-friendly user interface and API for mobile engagement, Smart Targeting, advanced automation, enterprise, and cross-channel features for both mass texting and landline texting use cases. Mr. Rhie holds an MBA degree from Harvard Business School. He has […]
3 Easy Steps To Win Over Passive Candidates
The goal now, for you is to win them over and convince them to work for you instead. Here are 3 easy steps on how you can encourage qualified passive candidates to become your employees: Step 1: Establish contact The first step in recruiting passive candidates is making that initial contact. 73% percent of candidates, […]
5 Tips For Fast And Efficient Recruiting
Also, the very best candidates are always in high demand and are likely to receive multiple offers, so if your hiring process is taking too long, you might lose out to your competitors. Here are 5 tips on how you can make you hiring process faster and more efficient: 1. Prepare a long-term talent plan […]
Employee Recognition: 12 Ways To Appreciate
1. Offer flexible hours Flexible work hours can be worth a lot more than cash. It means that employees won’t need day-care services for their child or won’t have to commute during rush hour. More importantly, it shows you trust them enough to make their own schedule. 2. Write a thank you note You can […]
