Are Workers More Productive Away from the Office?
According to a recent survey, only 7% of workers say that their best choice for a productive workspace is at the office. What does that mean for remaining flexible with your workers?
Category: Recruiting
Recruiting is changing at a rapid pace. Some organizations are abandoning traditional methods for social media; some think software can do a better job than people.
Predictors of Job Performance in Inside Sales
A new study, which takes a look at the skills that impact success among inside sales professionals, provides insight for companies recruiting and hiring for inside sales positions.
Special from RecruitCon Road Trip East: Is Your Recruiting Suffering Because of Your Company Website?
At BLR’s recent RecruitCon Road Trip conference in Boston, we heard from Chris Russell, known as the “mad scientist” of online recruiting. Russel started his first job board in 1999 and since has launched more job sites than anyone in history. Let’s look at what Russell says makes recruiting and career websites really effective.
The Most Important Interview Question
While it’s helpful to ask a job candidate to elaborate on his or her skills and attributes, and to share past challenges as well as successes, there is one question that will provide special insight—and you want to make sure you ask it.
Know the Difference Between Having a Bad Day and Losing Your Passion
I often repeat the old saying, “Find something you love to do, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” I believe in the spirit of that quote, if not its literal interpretation. That is, sometimes work feels like, well, work. Some days you’re not going to love what you do, no matter what […]
Data Driven Recruiting
In part one of this article, we looked at some ways that you can become a data driven recruiter. Let’s look at topics like KPI and budget planning.
What Do Women Think of Your Company, Really?
Using the hashtag “MeToo,” women have spoken out on social media about their experiences with sexual harassment and assault. The issue is far more pervasive than many people (men) realized—and the workplace is often the scene of such behavior.
Special from RecruitCon Road Trip East: Is Your Company Website Killing Your Recruiting Game?
Chris Russell, known as the “mad scientist” of online recruiting, started his first job board in 1999 and since has launched more job sites than anyone in history. At BLR’s recent RecruitCon Road Trip conference in Boston, Russell shared tips for making recruiting and career websites really effective.
How Restaurants Recruit
A new survey report details what independent restaurants owners and operators are doing to find and attract top candidates in today’s tight labor market. Although focused on restaurants, the report also offers valuable insight for other businesses.
Behavioral/Situational Interview Questions—Will They Work for You?
In part one we learned how to probe to get meaningful answers in the interview; today we handle some behavioral interview questions.