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Google Translate: Helping us do business in Chinese, French and German

22 December 2011

Over the past few months, we have added customers from different parts of the world. Groupon’s China offices are using Trakstar Hire, and so are a few companies across Europe. Exchanging emails with these customers has been super amusing! When we got our first service request in French, we were a little anxious. We wanted…

Getting Your Employees Together – What Works, What Doesn’t

14 June 2012

Before I became a freelance writer, I worked at several different companies, most of which were small businesses. One of the more interesting parts of my job experiences was observing how each company attempted to build a stronger unit by focusing on team building activities. I say interesting because I viewed it from the perspective…

Get Out of Your Cubicle and Into a Collaborative Recruiting Process

22 July 2014

Teamwork. It’s the building block of any company, big or small. The benefits of teamwork stretch beyond the borders of your cubicle and out into the world of recruiting. Collaborative recruiting has a deeper impact than just your typical, run-of-the-mill programs. This is because it involves more than just the Human Resources and recruiting departments.…

Gamification in Recruiting

13 April 2015

Gamification is a concept which uses game theory, mechanics, and game designs to digitally engage and motivate people to achieve their goals. I recently went through a gamified campaign ran by Domino’s called “Create and Name Your Pizza.” Customers were invited to build their own digital pizza and were awarded cash every time anyone purchased…

From 90 Days to A Few Weeks: Shorten YOUR Hiring Cycle

13 April 2013

First in HR is a series we dreamed up here at Trakstar to help those who are hiring for small businesses and startups. In today’s lighting speed business world, it’s not always easy to know what to do and how to do it. That’s where First in HR comes in. Read the entire series here…

Five Office Fixes to Boost Employee Morale

30 March 2012

In some jobs, task repetition and slipping into a routine can cause low morale. Company management transitions or benefit reduction are other culprits to a discouraged staff. Fortunately, there are easy ways to put some excitement in the workplace and lift employee’s spirits. 1) Throw a monthly party with food Having an office pizza party…

Five Insights for Hiring a Great Accountant

26 January 2012

The use of a technology interview as a second-tier hiring technique is a brilliant one executed by business owners who understand that there is a lot to be gained when a candidate is asked to “deliver the goods” through authentic assessment instead of merely talk about his or her competencies. Be sure your technology interview…

#FirstInHR: What to Look For in a Potential Hire

05 May 2015

When your small business expands beyond the founding team’s ability to manage all of it, it’s time to hire a few people to cover the day-to-day essentials. You may know what jobs you need filled and who to hire for them — your product manager, your sales representative, your customer support. Depending on your business,…

#FirstInHR: Using the Power of Social to Recruit

03 February 2015

Setting up a recruiting strategy can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t have much experience with the hiring process. Regardless of where you are in developing your business, look to social networks for new hires. Not yet convinced about the benefits of using social media in recruiting? You’re already well behind the curve, as 92%…

#FirstInHR: Too Many Applicants, Too Little Time

04 November 2014

Even in periods of high unemployment, there are open jobs. Jobs that companies simply can’t fill. It’s not that candidates are unqualified for the positions necessarily, there are just too many of them for each opening. Recruiters and hiring managers are busy trying to fill these positions with candidates that not only have the necessary…