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Onboarding vs Preboarding: Different Ways to Welcome a New Employee

Onboarding vs Preboarding: Different Ways to Welcome a New Employee

01 February 2018

If you work in HR, you know how much goes into to adding a new employee to the team. After going through the hiring process – which is an endeavor in and of itself – you then have to welcome the new hire and tell them everything they need to know about working for your…

10 Startups with Great Careers Pages

10 Startups with Great Careers Pages

25 January 2018

A company’s careers page is an important yet often overlooked part of their website. Many companies just list their open roles and link to the online application. But that’s only part of what goes into a successful careers page. This section of your website should also summarize what it’s like to work for your company.…

Beyond Salary: The Right Benefits and Perks for Attracting Talented Job Seekers

Beyond Salary: The Right Benefits and Perks for Attracting Talented Job Seekers

18 January 2018

When a person sets out to find a new job, they often have a particular amount of money they hope to earn in mind. That’s why it’s so important to include compensation details in a job description. However, salary isn’t the end-all-be-all for many job seekers. Some people value other qualities in a job that…

How to Hire the Right Accountant for Your Business

How to Hire the Right Accountant for Your Business

11 January 2018

Keeping healthy financials is one of the most important responsibilities for any business. Every cent of revenue needs to be accounted for, bills and payroll have to be paid on time and tax responsibilities need to be met. These tasks fall on the shoulders of the company’s accountant – or chief financial officer (CFO) or…

How to Prospect Passive Candidates When Hiring

How to Prospect Passive Candidates When Hiring

04 January 2018

Recruiters generally put candidates into two camps – active and passive. Active candidates are the people who have an updated resume, look at job boards on a regular basis, and apply for a variety of roles. They’re likely unemployed or making an effort to move on from their current job. Passive candidates, on the other…

Creating an Employee Handbook: What HR Policies to Include

Creating an Employee Handbook: What HR Policies to Include

02 January 2018

Having a comprehensive employee handbook is a must for any company. Outlining every organizational policy provides your team members with answers to common questions and lets them know how they’re expected to act while at work. From the company’s perspective, an employee handbook prevents problems from occurring, ensures everyone is treated in a consistent manner,…

Hiring Lessons from Elon Musk

Hiring Lessons from Elon Musk

21 December 2017

Elon Musk is revered as one of the greatest visionaries of our time. Most entrepreneurs strive to capitalize on small opportunities that exist in the world but Musk has grand ideas that can drastically change mankind. He has founded or been heavily involved in innovative companies like PayPal, Tesla, SpaceX, SolarCity, and Neuralink. According to…

How Nonprofit Organizations (NPOs) Can Hire Great Employees

How Nonprofit Organizations (NPOs) Can Hire Great Employees

14 December 2017

Hiring is always a challenge but nonprofit organizations face additional hurdles when searching for great employees. While it’s a fulfilling endeavor working for an NPO, NGO, or another type of 501(c)(3) organization, it’s a vastly different experience than being an employee of a for-profit business. However, hiring is a large part of the operations of…

The Structure of a Quality Job Description: What to Include and Why It's Important

The Structure of a Quality Job Description: What to Include and Why It's Important

07 December 2017

When hiring, your job description is the first impression you make with a potential future employee. It should outline not only the skills and experience you seek but also provide a glimpse into your company and the specifics of the position. It should answer any questions a job seeker has and entice the right ones…

The Different Types of Organizational Charts and Why Each is Important

The Different Types of Organizational Charts and Why Each is Important

29 November 2017

While technology influences every corner of our lives, it also affects the modern work landscape, the way we structure our businesses, and even the teams within those organizations. If your business is growing so fast that it’s hard to keep track of new employees, roles are changing often, or you have a lot of people…


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