Search results for recruiting
- 3
- vote
The idea is not new that small companies are more nimble and can move quicker than big companies in just about every operational area: bringing new products or services to market, recruiting and hiring, and of course, marketing.
More...
- 10
- vote
As life-long employment fades and the workforce becomes increasingly mobile, many companies look to hire skilled, experienced workers to improve productivity quickly. Those workers, however, often bring baggage from prior jobs that can negate the benefits of their prior experience, according to new Wharton research.
Companies might be better of
More...
- 11
- vote
Standard reference check questions have become so rote that I can rattle them off half-asleep. How long did the candidate work with you? What were the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses? Was he a team player?
Try these 8 questions and see what kinds of answers you get:
More...
- 4
- vote
Every small business owner needs an effective way to recruit, qualify, interview and hire the best talent. This company offers the best solution. It's my small business resource of the week.
More...
- 10
- vote
The risk/reward ratio is higher with new hires at small companies. The cost of a mis-hire is considered to be, on average, 3-4 times their annual salary. The cost of mis-hire at a small company can exceed that and quickly reach … the entire company.
On the other hand, the reward from a great new hire at a small company can be…the entire company
More...
- 10
- vote
Although HR departments should be aware of questions that are illegal to ask prospective employees, some hiring managers aren’t so savvy. Many illegal questions are easy for just about anyone with elementary social graces to avoid, but others might surprise you.
More...
- 7
- vote
Intellectual firepower may give you the ability to analyze situations. It doesn't give you the willingness to decide on the basis of incomplete information. It doesn’t, necessarily, give you the skills to convince others that your ideas are good ones.
More...
- 6
- vote
With Memorial Day just weeks away, many people are thinking about taking time off during the summer. Small business owners need to be doing some planning too, to be sure employee vacations don't cause strife in the workplace or a drop-off in productivity.
Human resources professionals say the time between now and late May is when small compan
More...
- 7
- vote
The person you want to fill a particular position probably puts those skills to work each day for someone else, meaning you will need to reach that passive candidate with more than a want ad.
More...
- 8
- vote
The salary you set must be high enough to attract top applicants but not so high that it eats into your profits or survival. With that in mind, she offers a series of tips, including these:
More...
- 10
- vote
With the U.S. economy under duress, a growing number of experienced workers may find themselves moving from large companies toward smaller professional firms. In recent weeks, several large employers announced plans to trim their work forces — while small companies hungry for top-talent are happy to take in corporate exiles.
More...
- 10
- vote
Online job boards and newspaper classifieds suffered declines in advertising for help, making it essential that small businesses find new ways to reach the people they want to recruit.
More...
- 8
- vote
From the page: "Traditional resumes are boring. They become stale and out-of-date, they can't really showcase your work or achievements, and they end up just sitting in the bottom of someone's inbox. A paper resume, while professional, doesn't really let an employer get to know you. Many sites are trying to solve the problems of traditional re
More...
- 5
- vote
PEOs act as off-site human resource departments for small- and medium-sized businesses. By entering into a "co-employer" relationship with the client, PEOs can help companies with payroll, health-care and 401(k) benefits, employee recruiting and training programs, and compliance with the growing number of federal and state workplace regulations.
More...
« previous1 next »
What is
bizSugar?
bizSugar is a social news site for small businesses and mid-sized companies. Business owners, managers and entrepreneurs can now discover, share and vote for the best business tips, trends, news and strategies on the Web. If you find a business story, tip or video that you like, give 'em a little sugar!
|
||||||||||||
