Influencer Recruiting
As a company, it is virtually impossible to avoid having a sophisticated social media presence – especially if you are looking for talent. However, turning potential candidates into followers is not exactly easy. So why not turn your employees into “influencers”? We are online, but that alone is not enough. Social media channels such as […]
Why Do You Need An Employee Referral Program?
A lot of times, thriving companies with a strong human resource foundation will already have a team of employees with well-established networks for talent sourcing. The best companies understand that tapping into the resources of their own employees will most likely yield positive results. Here are some reasons as to why employee referrals might be […]
7 Mistakes When Writing a Job Description
Many small and medium-sized companies, do not pay close attention and don’t spend enough of their time to the way they write a job description, resulting in a harvest of unrealistic expectations. As you go about writing, think of four principles: Be precise. Be correct. Be accurate. Be honest. For example, “Event Management” can mean […]
Firstbird Goes To Zukunft Personal 2017
This year’s #ZP17 motto “Work:olution – Moving Minds” focused on the controversial and much-debated topic of how machines and robotics are moving in the working world and debated whether they are working solutions or tools that disrupt the “human” element in Human Resources. Firstbird was also proud, to have sponsored one of the most sought-after HR events […]
Helping Employees Refer From Facebook & Twitter
In fact, with Facebook and Twitter boasting of 2 billion and 328 million active monthly users in 2017, there’s a high chance that you will get your next best hires from these channels. And it’s not just the HR department who should be looking into social media recruitment, but the employees as well. If they […]
4 Unique Recruitment Ideas That Can Pay Off Big Time
Usually, your dream employees are out there, doing great work for other companies. Your challenge is to find them and persuade them to explore your current job vacancies.What you need are out-of-the-box recruitment ideas to get the attention of those potential hires. Here are some unique recruiting ideas to help you get your next best […]
5 Tips To Motivate Your Recruitment Team
Recruitment team leaders need to find ways to keep their staff away from fatigue and help them stay motivated even when the going gets tough. Here are five ways to keep their recruitment fires burning: 1. Review the effectiveness of the recruitment process Together with your team, review your current recruitment process and see if […]
5 Things That Can Kill Your Employee Referral Program
It’s true, Employee Referral Programs are cheaper to implement than other traditional recruitment methods. When you use traditional methods like job ads or job boards, your company will spend about $4,285 to more than $18,000 per hire. Recruiting through a referral program, on the other hand, will only cost about $1,000 per hire. Also, regardless of […]
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, […]
Referral Programs A Game-Changer For Recruiting
In fact, an iCIMS report found that companies get 24-40% of their new hires from referrals, where nearly two-thirds of employers implement an employee referral program. So, what makes employee referrals such a preferred method of recruitment? Here are some of the top reasons: Better employee performance A lot of employers observed that referred hires […]
8 Proven Strategies For Your Recruiting
1. Define your communications strategy Make sure you have clearly defined your company’s brand, your target applicants, and your main sources of potential candidates. Identify what is the right language and channel you should use so you can aim for the best hires. 2. Build a pipeline of candidates Some recruiters spring into action the […]
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 […]
