Hiring an Interim HR Leader? Benefits, Risks, and Choosing the Best Candidate

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I don’t have to tell you that adaptability and flexibility are essential for a company’s success. This holds particularly true for the Human Resources or People and Culture (P&C) function, which plays a critical role in shaping a company’s culture, hiring the right talent, and helping teams stay connected and engaged. If you’re between HR […]

Five Ways to Attract and Hire More Diverse Talent

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A few years ago I came to the realization that my company, an HR consulting firm, was not as diverse as I wanted it to be. I value diversity because I know it makes teams better – more creative, more productive, and more nimble. It helps my firm represent our community and serve our clients. […]

Global Talent: How to Hire International Employees

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As of December 2018, there were 7 million open jobs and only 6.3 million Americans actively seeking work.[1] There are simply more jobs than there are qualified candidates. And if you’re like the 83% of recruiters who had difficulty hiring qualified candidates last year,[2] filling vacant roles is probably at the top of your priority […]

The future of hiring and up-skilling top tech talent

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Re-Post from: https://www.educative.io/blog/enterprise/the-future-of-hiring-and-up-skilling-top-tech-talent Hiring and retaining employees may be difficult in today’s candidate-driven market, but it is even tougher when it comes to technical roles. In today’s world, enterprises are strapped for resources and struggle to balance new challenges such as: Candidates being increasingly in control during the interview process. Recruiting and hiring teams no longer […]

Hiring the Right HR Consultant in the Gig Economy

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Like many founders,  I’m a strong believer in hiring external consultants when they bring expertise you’re lacking, or a much needed extra pair of hands during busy times. I’ve had success using outsourced accounting, marketing, PR and even administrative support. I’ve had some misses too – a good reminder that not all consultants are created […]

Are You Neglecting the Most Important Step in Hiring?

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Given that unemployment is at historically low levels staying competitive within the market is crucial for employers if they want to consistently attract and retain the right talent for their organizations. Recruiters spend so much time sourcing, interviewing, and evaluating candidates that by the time someone signs an offer letter everyone breaths a sign of […]

What’s the Difference Between HR and Recruiting Anyway?

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Are human resources business partners (HRBPs) and recruiters one and the same? Usually not, and there are actually several distinctions between the two. Once your team is big enough, growing fast, or has a lot of complexity like multiple locations, we recommend that you have both an HR leader and a recruiter, each with their […]

5 Common Mistakes Leaders Make When Onboarding New Hires

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It’s exciting to grow a team. Adding employees can improve every aspect of your organization, from efficiency to morale. When you find the right person for the job, it’s a win-win you’ll celebrate for the life of their career with you. Unfortunately, starting a new job can feel more like an initiation than a celebration […]