Benefits of Hiring Candidates with Potential (But No Experience)

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Hiring for prior experience only is drastically limiting your candidate pool. Historically, companies have chosen candidates with the most relevant experience over other candidates that show potential to do the job but have never done it before. That standard practice is quickly changing. New statistics show that companies are far more interested in one’s potential in… Read more »

What Is the Actual Cost of a Bad Hire? It’s More Than You Think!

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Bringing in a new employee requires a significant investment on the part of the hiring company. Along with the traditional costs associated with recruiting, like advertising fees and staff time, businesses often have expenses related to training and onboarding, as well as productivity adjustments while the new hire gets up to speed. But a bad… Read more »

How Do You Find the Right Staffing Agency for Your Company?

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Once you’ve decided that working with a staffing agency is the right choice for your business, you may be wondering how to choose the right firm to ensure you get the employees you need. With approximately 15 million workers1 finding positions through these organizations, it’s no surprise that there is a wide range of staffing… Read more »

4 Ways to Hire the Right Millennials for Your Company

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As of 2015, millennials became the largest part of the active workforce1 and are expected to represent 34 percent by the year 2024, based on a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics2. And with unemployment sitting at 4.7 percent3, companies can’t ignore Millennial workers when they need to fill positions. However, making sure you… Read more »

3 Ways to Make Better Decisions When They Count

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Believe it or not, you may be making around 35,000 decisions each day. Whether figuring out what to have for lunch or which direction you want your business to move in, you’re constantly making choices. Unfortunately, repeatedly making even the smallest choices every day can result in decision fatigue. Here are three ways you can… Read more »

How Bold Do You Need to Be in Your Job Search?

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Searching for a job is stressful and time consuming. If you don’t have a plan, your search may take even longer. Follow these guidelines when securing your next position. Network Before applying for a job, find out the names of the hiring manager and other employees in the organization and contact them. If you’re unable… Read more »