Are you in the process of hiring your first employee? Congratulations! Reaching the point where you are ready to start growing your team is an exciting time in any company’s journey. When you bring on people, however, you also have more responsibilities and requirements to fulfill. Not to worry—we’re sharing 11 steps you should take… Read More »
Are you considering hiring an intern for a certain department or project? Internships benefit small businesses in a few valuable ways while allowing companies to give back to aspiring professionals. Internships are often for academic credit and can last a semester, a summer, or a full year. One of the most important factors in hiring… Read More »
Hiring employees is one of the most important and difficult decisions of being a business owner or decision-maker. It is difficult to find qualified candidates who you can be confident will get the job done well, help move the company forward, and stick around for the long run. In a 2016 study by SHRM, 68%… Read More »
You’ve probably seen some of the data indicating that people are emphasizing work-life balance more than ever. This means they’re searching for employee perks and benefits that help them achieve this. A survey by Fractl asked participants how heavily they would weigh the options when deciding between a high-paying job and a lower-paying job with… Read More »
A survey conducted by Leadership IQ found that 46% of new hires failed within 18 months and that 89% of the time, it was for attitude, not lack of technical skill. In a nutshell, soft skills are just as important as job-related skills and technical requirements when it comes to hiring the right candidate. Any… Read More »
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