How the New Facebook Graph Could Benefit Recruiters
I was on the waiting list for the new Facebook Graph Search feature. This week, the Beta version went live on my profile and I am trying really hard to figure it out. At first glance, it doesn’t seem to be conducive to actually searching the expansive online world of Facebook. Though the more I play around […]
Employers Embrace Wellness Trends Saving Money & Mental Health
As healthcare costs continue to escalate, employers are starting to embrace wellness trends to control costs and manage stress. In addition, wellness activities often improve employee engagement and retention, which helps companies reduce their turnover costs. Healthier, happier employees- it’s a win-win! Work related stress is estimated to cost American companies more than $300 billion annually. […]
What Actually Drives Employee Engagement
What Actually Drives Employee Engagement Employee engagement might be one of those HR buzzwords you’re already sick of hearing about. Just because the topic is trendy, however, doesn’t undercut its importance. Engaged employees are more productive and more likely to stick around your company. Focusing on employee engagement might not seem important, but it has […]
Better Candidate Experience = Sustainability For Us All
Recently I observed a candidate experience that went something like this; the recruiting team was pushing for a self imposed deadline for an interview day. A couple days before the ‘big day’ a few of the candidates that had been through the normal and fairly rigorous screening process needed to reschedule. To meet the SLA’s […]
3 More Reasons You Can’t Get a Job & No One Will Tell You Why
Last week we published a blog post on 4 reasons why you can’t get a job and no one wants to tell you why. If you missed, click here. We focused mostly on marketing and pre-interview strategies holding you back from getting your qualified foot in the door. This time there’s more. Your resume […]
Managing, Anticipating, and Promoting Black Swans at Work
Explanation of a Black Swan Have you ever been underestimated by others in work or life? You, my friend, just might be a Black Swan. Black Swans are generally companies and events who’s success, risk, or an event is highly improbable and almost impossible except when you look back in the rear view mirror of life. The […]
