From Silicon Valley to Capitol Hill: 4 External Factors that Affect HR
The world of Human Resources is in a constant state of flux: new company policies, new employees, new recruiting tactics, new organizational goals–the list goes on. Sometimes the changes that affect HR come from the outside. These external influences can upset established practices and require quick changes to allow the organization to continue operating smoothly. Companies should be prepared with strategies to deal with external factors that can affect their human resource operations. Here are [...]
A Unique Gift Idea
This holiday season, instead of giving materials why not try giving the gift of knowledge? This unique gift idea focuses on our scientifically backed assessments, which have many uses and make excellent, if not unheard of, gifts. Many of the assessments can be taken online with quick results, and could help shape the future careers of your loved ones. The best part is, these can all be taken online within a few minutes, with immediate [...]
Your Holiday Marketing Checklist
Are you ready for the upcoming holiday season? Many companies begin preparing for the festivities months in advance, but it's never too late to leverage the time we have left in 2015. This holiday marketing checklist will help you get up to speed during the last few weeks of the winter holidays. Notify last minute shoppers of any deals via email As December rolls around, there are many people who still have to do their [...]
How to Review Resumes
A resume reveals more than a candidate may think. Learning how to review resumes beyond past experience is a valuable skill that will help HR professionals weed out sub-par candidates and hire the best. Meticulous Presentation Examine the details of the resume. Is it presented well, in an easy-to-read layout that guides the eye? Are there any spelling or grammar mistakes? You want a candidate who can pay attention to detail and represents him or [...]
The Holacracy Case: How to Recruit for These Radical New Organizations
Imagine a workplace with no managers or titles, an office without seniority or hierarchy. All employees are considered equal there, and without the presence of any supervisors, everyone works together and individually to reach their goals. You may be surprised to find out that this model actually exists. It’s a new business trend that’s making serious waves, so learn its name: this is a holacracy. It turns out that there are many benefits to a [...]