Seattle is the United States’ number-one metropolitan area for small business jobs, according to a recent Seattle PI article. And this top spot means top opportunities for companies seeking to recruit first-rate talent. The Paychex/IHS Small Business Jobs Index put Seattle first by indexing locations on a number of factors relative to a base ranking …
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When most companies think about online reputation management, their first concern is preventing negative comments from rising to the top of a Google search. When you manage your organization’s reputation proactively, however, you do more than eliminate the negative: you also create a positive “brand” that draws top talent to your organization. A strong online …
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Every job seeker has been warned to clean up their online act: employers will be Googling them. But what most employers don’t realize is that the top candidates they’re seeking will be scouring the company’s online profiles, as well. Reputation management plays a key role in recruiting for major companies – and it can also …
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To get the best talent, you have to offer the highest possible salary – right? Not necessarily. Top candidates know what they’re worth. They also know how their skills are valued in monetary terms by the industry. Since individual companies in an industry strive to keep their salary offers competitive, a top candidate knows she …
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Engineers are always in demand, but it’s critical that you recruit candidates who not only have the skills and experience to do the job, but also the temperament to fit into your organization and the drive to reach for personal and company goals. Assess potential hires against these criteria to find talented people who will …
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Hiring strategically takes work. Doing the research, thinking through the company’s needs, and creating a proactive plan to address potential obstacles all requires effort, forethought, and planning. But when challenges arise or a key player suddenly announces a decision to quit, a strategic hiring plan can save the company far more time, effort, and money …
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When people think of Seattle, they think innovation. Some of the most interesting and thriving companies (Starbucks anyone?) were born in the Seattle area. Thinking outside the box is key to growing your Seattle business and accessing a broader market. What hot new trends are we seeing in Seattle? …
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The job growth numbers have been climbing steadily throughout 2014 as the economy comes roaring back. Nevertheless, jobs are growing faster in some industries than in others. While the average rate of job growth nationwide is 10.8 percent for all industries, some industries are exceeding this rate – and a handful are growing at almost …
“Transparency.” The word has been repeated so often that in some circles, it’s become just another business buzzword. But behind this buzzword is an idea that can be crucial to a company’s success. When the doors are open and communications flow freely, everyone from the executive board to the entry-level staff can do their jobs …
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The right job can unlock something that you didn’t even know you were passionate about. That’s what happened to Erika Hillman. We’ll let her share her story. Back in 2021, I was living in Florida where I worked at Disney World in a few different roles. I worked in a restaurant as a Hostess, I …
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