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"Full-Stack" Workforce Development

14 December 2015

According to Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends report, human resources departments have graded themselves with a C+ for driving talent solutions. Instead of wallowing at a C+, human resources departments should be thinking C#. HR has a lot to prove in the information technology sector. Recruiting highly technical talent is becoming more and more difficult. Retaining and…

CVs Just Not Cutting It? 3 Resume Alternatives to Consider

CVs Just Not Cutting It? 3 Resume Alternatives to Consider

10 December 2015

How many times have you interviewed a candidate only to find huge discrepancies – either negative or positive – between the information you glean during the interview/assessment/reference check and what you read on their resume? When a candidate outshines their resume, it’s a welcome surprise. When they fail to live up to their resume, it’s…

Year-End Housekeeping: A 10-point HR Checklist

Year-End Housekeeping: A 10-point HR Checklist

09 December 2015

Open enrollment. Few words spark fear in the hearts of HR professionals more than these. Those 45 days when everyone turns in endless amounts of paperwork, ask endless questions, and is reminded, endlessly, that there isn’t much time to get it all done. Open enrollment can be a frustrating dance of tracking down vacationers, leavers,…

Talk About a Bad Recruitment Strategy...

Talk About a Bad Recruitment Strategy...

04 December 2015

Trakstar Hire is an integral aspect of the recruitment strategy of more than 1,500 organizations. Our software is designed to guide companies in setting up their hiring process, with enough flexibility so that they can make it entirely their own. We’re happy to offer guidance to companies who need it. Ultimately, though, the way each…

The Reference Check Challenge: 10 Ways to Get Beyond Title and Dates

The Reference Check Challenge: 10 Ways to Get Beyond Title and Dates

02 December 2015

“Title and dates,” says the world-weary HR representative. “I’m hoping to get a little more information, we’re all set to hire but we have a few…” you say. “Our company policy is to verify job title and dates of employment only,” they interrupt. “Is there a department head or manager I could speak with who…

The Evolution of Recruiting [Infographic]

The Evolution of Recruiting [Infographic]

30 November 2015

From the time that humans first began creating organizations, groups have been working on ways to be more effective at recruitment. In the 21st century, of course, most of an organization’s recruiting efforts take place online. Obviously, this hasn’t always been the case. In fact, the history of recruitment is almost as old as the history of civilization itself.…

Degree Not Required: When Higher Ed is Immaterial in Hiring

Degree Not Required: When Higher Ed is Immaterial in Hiring

25 November 2015

When it comes to hiring, degree inflation has been on the rise for decades. College graduates are occupying roles that once required only a high school education. Positions that once called for a bachelor’s degree now call for a master’s. It’s rare to come across a job opening that states ‘degree not required.’ And it…

How to Give Thanks to Employees Without Breaking the Bank

How to Give Thanks to Employees Without Breaking the Bank

19 November 2015

Employee recognition is crucial to retaining top talent. According to the Globoforce Mood Tracker Survey, 80 percent of employees who have been appreciated by their employers are staying put. When you consider that 65 percent of employees are looking for a new job, an 80 percent retention rate sounds pretty darn good. If an employee…

7 Common Hiring Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

7 Common Hiring Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

16 November 2015

The pressure is on to get that seat filled. The hiring manager is calling you daily, the coworkers taking up the slack are at breaking point, and you really want to get it done. But finding the wrong candidate is worse than finding none at all – it means having to start over again in…

5 Beautiful Careers Pages Designed to Attract Candidates

5 Beautiful Careers Pages Designed to Attract Candidates

12 November 2015

If a prospective candidate has landed on your careers page, congratulations: You’ve won 90 percent of the battle. More so than candidates who simply happen upon your openings through a job board or search engine, the candidates who take the time to visit your careers page aren’t just interested in the role, but in the company. The last…


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