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In the simplest terms, talent acquisition is a hiring strategy. Each company determines what this process entails; however, it generally includes finding, attracting and onboarding the right candidates for a business?s needs. Talent acquisition goes beyond filling an open position ? it requires thinking about the company?s long-term goals and serves as a step to meeting them. Talent acquisition is one of the keys to the success of any business. But talent acquisition isn?t easy. In fact, 80% of CEOs are concerned that they won?t find candidates with the skills that their business needs. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, talent acquisition specialists who are able to adapt quickly to the changes in the recruitment environment will best serve their companies and candidates.
With these strategies in mind, remember that communicating your past successes doesn't mean that you're boastful or arrogant. With the proper execution, communicating these can convince the hiring manager or recruiter that you're the candidate for the job. Remember that they actually want to see your personality and quirks. No one wants to work with a robotic person, so have some fun in your interviews — you might just make a friend.
One of the biggest struggles that small to medium-sized businesses face is overworked and thinly spread human resources departments. Although it may seem as though your HR department is doing just fine, your business could likely benefit from outsourcing staffing and recruiting. Outsourcing allows the department to focus solely on internal duties, such as compliance, legal issues, payroll and more. Outsourcing your staffing and recruiting doesn’t constitute a failure on the part of your business, rather that you have recognized a way for swift and meticulous improvement in hiring practices, which helps reduce employee turnover and saves your business money. Here are some indicators as to when you should start outsourcing recruiting and staffing.
A strong company culture is invaluable to an organization’s success. According to a study from global staffing firm Robert Half, 35% of workers in the U.S. would not accept a job if they felt that the culture wasn't a fit. Although company culture differs between organizations, the keys to preserving culture are the same. As employers become more flexible to remote employees, they must find ways to ensure that workplace culture endures, because not only does culture determine whether good employees stay, but it’s also a determining factor for job candidates. Keep reading to learn five strategies to keep your company’s culture strong while working remotely.
When it comes to the equipment that runs your business, it’s vital that it performs at the highest level. As broken parts and software issues can leave your company in peril, it’s crucial that you mindfully purchase maintenance contracts and support agreements. But, if you’re not an IT expert, it may be difficult to know whether or not you’re purchasing the best possible maintenance contract for your business. Many businesses will opt to choose the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM) maintenance contract, as it’s often the most obvious option. However, before agreeing to this, you should question if it’s truly the best fit for your organization. Understanding a service agreement and being able to communicate your needs will help you save time and money in the long run. When a company purchases new equipment, they typically have the option to add either a standard or extended warranty for that hardware. Even though the manufacturers of your equipment want you to purchase their maintenance warranties, they’re not necessarily in your company’s best interest.
Given that there are over 9.1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases globally, most, if not all organizations are dealing with a crisis. It’s imperative that companies understand how to lead their teams during the current situation and crises in general. Being prepared for a crisis will look different for every organization. However, the goal for navigating crisis is always the same — to return to business as usual as efficiently and safely as possible. This goal is only achieved by having a strong leadership team in place which can operate under pressure. Whether it's a global pandemic, a product recall, employee misconduct or any other issue that an organization may face, the processes of leading through a crisis are the same.
Whether your company is expanding, or an employee is leaving, there are numerous factors to consider before diving into the hiring process. Here are a few things to be aware of when evaluating a new hire.
In the next decade, apps will continue to become an essential part of our lives. That said, there are likely some apps that you should delete for good. For the benefit of your finances, mental health, privacy and time, below are the apps that you should delete.
Driving sustainable change requires going beyond overhauling organizational charts and business processes. Given how challenging restructuring IT can be, CIOs should avoid these common mistakes when implementing reorganization.
Procrastination is an easy, albeit negative, habit to fall into. When you’re procrastinating, you know what you should be doing, you just don’t want to do it. Whether it’s because you feel like there’s a better time, or you don’t have the necessary resources on hand, it’s natural to put a daunting task off for too long. However, procrastinating tends to add stress to our already chaotic lives. The procrastination phenomenon squanders our free time, putting off important tasks we should be doing until it is too late. Once it’s too late, we panic and often wish we could go back in time and start the task earlier. Chronic procrastinators can spend their entire life in this cycle, which prevents them from achieving greater results in life. Below are the best ways to avoid procrastination at work.
