The hiring process is not an easy task. Not only is it time-consuming, but companies sometimes invest a lot of money during this process. This is why it needs to have structure. There is no perfect way to find the most qualified candidate to fill a position within your company; luckily, there are some tips and tricks that will help you streamline that process, make your job easier and more efficient, and even save you money in the long run!
As an HR professional, I am sure you are very aware of the long and arduous process of finding the perfect candidate to fill a position. Reading resumes, going over applications, checking in with references, interviewing, running background checks and so on are tasks that take a long time and keep you from focusing on other important responsibilities. It's a long process and we all wish we didn’t have to do it so often. Depending on the level of turnover at your company, some might be doing this more often than others. Is there a way to make this process easier? Does focusing on entry-level candidates help the process? Many employers believe that hiring experienced professionals is the smartest thing to do because they don’t need as much guidance or training, they have already worked in professional settings, and they know what they need to do in order to get things done in a timely manner. Whatever the reason may be, employers tend to prefer hiring experienced professionals rather than entry-level professionals. What employers need to realize is that there are many pros to hiring entry-level candidates over experienced professionals.
Read MoreCompanies with engaged employees outperform those without by up to 202% (Source: Gallup). A national study by Dale Carnegie Training placed the number of “fully engaged” employees at 29% and “disengaged” employees at 26%, meaning 71% of employees are not fully engaged or productive. It’s a beneficial trail for companies to recruit, hire and maintain engaged employees. This can be accomplished faster and easier when using Applicant Tracking and Onboarding software. The below flow chart shows you a brief breakdown of how increased employee engagement will ultimately lead to higher levels of profit.
Read MorePreviously I have shared with you the benefits of going paperless, or how technology can make your HR department’s life easier. The truth is that doing things the old fashioned way has little to no advantages nowadays, which is why technology has become much more advanced in order to streamline processes. When recruiting, HR departments get swamped with resumes and cover letters, and whether these are paper or electronic, they need to be stored somewhere. Does your company have a central location or database where the HR department can keep the company’s recruitment efforts? If your answer is “no”, then I encourage you to consider getting an ATS, or Applicant Tracking System. An ATS is a software that allows you to handle all of your recruitment needs electronically. It allows recruiters to collect and store candidate data and any other job-related data in order to track and monitor the process each candidate goes through during the hiring process. Having an ATS has many benefits for any company or even small business, and I’d like to share some of those with you.
Read MoreAs you may already know, there are many different types of payroll processing: ranging from in-house to outsourcing, to even using a CPA. You’ve probably have heard of many different payroll service companies, but do you know exactly what they do and what they offer? Just like their name suggests, payroll companies ensure that employees are paid on time and that all of the employers stay compliant. Obviously, payroll is more than just writing checks, and a good payroll company will offer more than just that. Depending on the size of the company and the software’s capabilities, there are a variety of different things that payroll companies do for their customers.
Read MoreIf you own a business or manage your company’s HR department, then you are familiar with the hiring process. Once you post a job, you start getting a lot of applications and resumes. So how do you keep track of them? An applicant tracking system (ATS) is a software that allows you to electronically handle and organize all your recruitment needs. An applicant tracking system is similar to a CRM software, except that it is specifically designed for recruitment purposes. It allows an organization to collect and store candidate and job related data, as well as monitor the process the candidates go through in the hiring process. Basically, it is a way to streamline an organization's hiring process and help them review applications more quickly. So how do you find an ATS that is perfect for you? This is very important, but can be tricky. We will take it step by step.
Read MoreNo matter how perfect you think your retention strategy is, the truth is your employees will leave your company at one point or another, and there is nothing you can do about it. When an employee turns in their resignation letter, an exit interview should follow in the near future. Exit interviews are conducted when employees are departing a company, usually right before their last day.
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