Now more than ever employers are specific about finding the right candidate for their open position. They are looking for the perfect match: a candidate that is both skilled and fits the company’s culture. To accomplish this, many are taking the approach of hiring a potential candidate on a temp-to-hire or temp-to-permanent basis in order to evaluate the worker on the job. Think of it as an extended job interview that allows both the employer and candidate to ensure they’re right for each other before committing to a long term relationship. Is it starting to sound like the dating world? If it is, it’s because the parallels are very similar. There are advantages in hiring on trial basis: It allows the employer to evaluate a candidate in their job environment. Reduces employer risk should the candidate not be the right fit If it is… [Read More]
Hiring Challenges for your Office
As we approach the last quarter of 2014 it is good to evaluate where you are in your hiring plan and see what challenges you may face for the remainder of the year. Each region has specific needs and challenges so it is important to understand them in context. Here are several things to consider for the rest of 2014 and moving into the new year. Mobile Recruiting. Almost everyone today uses a smart phone or tablet device regularly. In fact, the number is over 91%. Many of these smart device users access the internet strictly through their mobile phones. 7 out of 10 job seekers are using their phones to search for jobs. Be sure to evaluate your mobile recruiting strategy to target these potential employees. Work with your web designer to ensure that your information is easy to access on a phone or… [Read More]