How Demonstrating Employee Appreciation Can Lead to More Applicants

Demonstrating Employee Appreciation

Making your job candidates feel appreciated is the right thing to do. They view your company in a more positive light. Even if candidates don’t get the job they wanted, their experience will make them more likely to apply for another job down the road. Candidates may write positive company reviews or encourage their peers… Read More »

Everything to Know about the Medical Marijuana Laws in Oklahoma

Medical Marijuana Laws in Oklahoma

New laws and regulations always spark conversation – and the 2018 legalization of medical marijuana in Oklahoma is certainly likely to be a leading topic of discussion, in workplaces and beyond. Oklahoma was the 30th U.S. state to make marijuana for medical use legal.  Both employers and employees need to understand how that affects companies. Employers… Read More »

Offboarding May Be Just as Important as Onboarding When It Comes to Employee Retention

Offboarding and Employee Retention

Turnover is expensive. The time and money spent sourcing, screening, interviewing, hiring and training a new staff member quickly add up. One way to reduce these costs is by offboarding. Determining the reasons employees leave and making changes to remedy the issues shows you value their contributions and want them to stay. As a result,… Read More »

4 Spooky Myths About Working with a Recruiter

Job Search Through COVID-19 Recruiter Myths

Working with a recruiter may be beneficial to your job search. They offer a vast network with unadvertised roles that result in less competition for interviews and increased odds of receiving an offer. Because many people have misconceptions about what recruiters do and whom they advocate for, we want to clear up the following four… Read More »

Stop Internal Harassment Before It Happens

Internal Harassment

In the past year, sexual harassment has been significantly featured in the news because of the #MeToo movement.  Company leadership and employees need to understand internal harassment can come in a variety of mediums – verbal, physical, and sexual. When harassment exists, it can be blatant or subtle, and it’s important to make sure that… Read More »

If My Candidate Is Underqualified, Should I Recruit Beyond Their Resume?

Recruit Beyond the Resume

A resume is what a candidate uses to express interest in a job opening. However, it doesn’t tell the whole story about who they are. Besides the fact that job seekers may not have all the requirements you’d like for a position, you cannot tell from a resume whether the person will fit with company… Read More »

Am I Considered a Job Jumper?

Three Types of Job Jumpers

Like many employees, you may frequently change jobs for a variety of reasons. However, many employers still view job jumping as an obstacle to hiring. Because they want longevity and a greater return on investment, many hiring managers would rather bring aboard candidates who remain in positions for at least two years. To combat this… Read More »

3 of the Best Ways to Utilize FREE Social Media Recruiting Tools

Social Media Recruiting Tools

Social media recruiting provides a variety of benefits. You can reach passive candidates, see talent and passion firsthand and gain candidate information without a resume. You also can find a great culture fit, filter out bad candidates and save money on advertising. Even better, many social media recruiting tools are free to use. Here are… Read More »

3 Building Blocks to a Solid Manufacturing Career

Build a Solid Manufacturing Career

The workforces at many manufacturing facilities are aging. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that approximately 10,000 baby boomers are retiring each day. This creates an abundance of openings in senior roles waiting to be filled by younger workers. If you want to be one of those employees moving up the corporate ladder,… Read More »