What to do if your job description isn’t getting any applicants
The average online job listing receives more than 250 applicants. While half or so are typically irrelevant, most recruiters have an overwhelming number of applicants to choose from. But, what happens when you don't? If your job description isn't getting any applicants, chances are that the problem lies in the description, not the job. By making changes, updating your job description in line with company culture, and ensuring it is formatted in a way that [...]
How to handle job profiling in a startup
Job profiling is one of the most crucial steps to finding and hiring qualified candidates who fit into the company and who can be happy there. This typically means using developed company culture – which most startups do not have. Job profiles are also most often developed alongside existing employees, who are familiar with the tasks and responsibilities of the role, as well as the behavior required to excel in it. While startups don't often [...]
Profiles Asia Pacific Corporate Strategic Planning 2017
This article was written by Ruby Manalac, and was originally posted on LinkedIn. What I learned during the corporate strategic planning retreat It was about 5:30 p.m. when we finally got on board the "ferry" boat that would take us to Dalaruan, Puerto Galera, where held our corporate strategic planning retreat. The sea was placid amidst the darkening sky. There was a sense of excitement, anxiety and jovial mood for all generally. It would be [...]
Managing business reorganization for growth
As your business grows, it's going to go through growing pains. Departments will split to handle an increase of work, teams could get consolidated, a few roles will expand and separate into more in-depth individual jobs, and you'll need to manage your business reorganization intelligently to support your growth. How to handle business reorganization in a growing business Here's how to manage business reorganization when you're expanding, from how to manage personnel to ensuring high-quality [...]
How to plan employee growth trajectory
Opportunities for growth in a job are almost equally important as salary to employees, according to a Walters People survey. That means if you want to keep your best employees, you need to provide them with an employee growth trajectory that utilizes their skills and talents, and continues to challenge them. If you want to attract and retain top talent, you have to invest in employee development. - Chad Halvorson Luckily, Google's Re:Work has put together a [...]