Suppose you are assembling a dream team of all-star basketball or football players. You look for skilled, talented individuals and try to make sure they can communicate and work together successfully. The same holds true in the business world. What are the keys to transforming a group of talented individuals into a cohesive group? In […]
3 Cost-Effective Hiring Strategies
In today’s talent market, attracting and retaining talent is a top business priority. But the hiring process can be time-consuming and expensive. However, you can achieve this without sacrificing quality of hire by implementing some of the three cost-effective hiring strategies I am sharing with you today. Hiring Strategy #1-Build a Strong Employer Brand Every company […]
Hire Smart: 4 Actionable Strategies
The current hiring landscape can feel like a Wild West shootout – everyone’s firing off applications, but very few are hitting the mark. A recent Korn Ferry report captures this atmosphere perfectly, stating it’s currently a “mad world hiring” experience for both employers and job seekers. So, how can we successfully navigate the current hiring […]
Bridging the Gap: Aligning Your Talent Strategy
The current job market presents a unique challenge for businesses: a persistent labor shortage exists alongside a record number of job openings. In a recent poll I ran, 91% of respondents said there appears to be a disconnect between low unemployment numbers and the current job market. Understanding America’s Labor Shortage, as explored by the […]
Competitive Advantage: Holistic Candidate and Employee EX
Attracting and retaining top performers requires a holistic approach that transcends salary expectations alone. Discerning candidates and employees prioritize meaningful experiences, which shape their perception of your company and influence their decisions. Today, I am sharing resources that can help inform your company about elevating your hiring and retention process. Why Candidate Experience Matters: Candidate […]
Cracking the Code: AI for Hiring
As artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities advance, we have an exciting opportunity to leverage these technologies to transform recruiting and hiring. In this article, we’ll explore how AI is reshaping talent acquisition and provide actionable tips for implementing AI to crack the code on hiring. Automation of Screening Assessments One of the most time-consuming parts of […]
Best Hiring Practices: What You Need to Know Now
Unemployment rates are at a 45-year low, which is good for workers. However, it means that companies face a tight labor market and need to be more strategic about hiring practices. This article will discuss some of the current best hiring practices companies can use to attract and retain top talent. Rethink Traditional Hiring Approaches […]
Is Effective Change Management Possible?
I have been hearing about fascinating and useful shifts in change management practices. Let’s look at what effective change management is now-given the pace of change we are experiencing. I am also including a look at some of the tools, resources, and apps out there to help ease Organizational change. Reviews of Current and Purposed […]
Skills, Training, and ‘A’ is for Agile
The transition period we find ourselves in right now is full of both challenges and opportunities. Reskilling employees and candidates is a clear opportunity that I find fascinating. According to a 2017 McKinsey report, almost 25% of the workforce will need to be re-skilled in the next decade. Their latest report is “The future of […]
What is Employer Branding? Let me tell you a story…
What do we mean by employer branding and storytelling? These terms can seem like so much marketing-speak. But the data proves that we should not ignore this concept. 95% of potential employees consider a company’s reputation. In a recent informational email, I looked at the concept of storytelling. Storytelling is a way to convey employer […]