In today’s highly digital world, companies are taking advantage of opportunities to hire remote employees who can provide access to top talent, regardless of geographical location. The latest data from Global Workforce Analytics that 3.2 million individuals, or 2.6% of all US workers, prefer telecommuting. But is this really a good idea? From freelancers and contractors […]
Importance of Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting
Recruiting is a crucial aspect of running an organization, and it’s important to ensure that your recruitment process is inclusive of people from different backgrounds and experiences. Diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process go beyond simply meeting quota requirements – they are essential elements of creating a successful team. In this article, we’ll explore […]
The Top 6 Reasons Employees Quit Their Jobs
Finding and keeping talented employees is a challenge for any business, but the cost of losing an employee can be significant. According to recent studies, it costs businesses between 40-60% of an entry-level employee’s annual salary to replace them when they quit. Therefore, it’s important that employers understand why people are leaving so they can […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of IT Consulting
The IT world is a vast and complex one. When it comes to making the most out of your IT investments, you need to have a clear understanding of what’s involved. That’s where IT consultants come in – they can help guide your business through the often-murky waters of IT and make sure you don’t […]
Things To Consider While Hiring Services to Do Candidate Background Checks
Are you considering hiring a service to do candidate background checks? If so, you’re in for a rude awakening. It’s not as easy as it seems! There are a lot of things to consider before making your decision. For starters, you need to do is make sure the candidate is okay with you running a […]
Creating a Job Ad That Attracts the Right Candidates
Create a Job Ad That Attracts the Right Candidates Do you ever feel like you’re swimming in a sea of job applications, but none of them is the right fit? It’s frustrating, isn’t it? You spend hours crafting the perfect job ad, and then only a handful of people apply. And most of them don’t […]
Making the Most of MOOCs
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) first began gaining traction in 2011, with high profile educators like MIT and Harvard, as well as new entrants like Coursera and edX, entering the marketplace. These online courses, some available at no charge, could represent opportunities for employee development, but there are pros and cons, as well as best […]
Best Practices in Reducing Time to Hire
As the economic downturn of 2008 becomes a distant memory, a growing number of employers are finding that the tide is turning when it comes to competing for talent. It wasn’t that long ago when employers became relatively complacent from a hiring standpoint—it was an employer’s market. But all of that is changing as baby […]
Open Communication When Working From Home
According to GlobalWorkplaceAnalytics.com, the number people working at home has risen by 115 percent since 2005; that’s almost 10 times faster than growth in other sectors. And, this number doesn’t take into account those who are self-employed. It’s not unusual for IT pros to work remotely, or virtually. When they do, and especially for those […]
Office Layout Impacts
Noise, distractions, lack of personal space and potential impacts on productivity are just a few of the unintended impacts that office layout choices may raise. While open office environments have been popular, a recent Gallup report suggests that most employees prefer to have a place to call their own. What office space decisions may serve to hinder—or, […]