Nowadays, HR has more influence on brand than the marketing department. Brand, in this strange new world we’re living in, is the inside of an organization, not the outside image. In last month’s HR HotSpot, How You Lead Becomes the Brand, Justin Foster, Co-Founder of Root+River, a branding firm, shared great insight on how leaders …
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Passive candidates have been tagged with something of a misnomer. While it’s true these candidates aren’t “active” on the job hunt, it’s not because they’re doing nothing. It’s because they’re often engaged in outstanding performances with competing companies. Here are six ways to grab the attention of passive candidates and turn them into active participants …
When first considering working with a recruiter, many companies hesitate. There are many myths about recruiting partnerships – and one of the most daunting is the tale that a recruiter will take your money but won’t produce better results. When you work with the right recruiter for your needs, however, saving money is only the …
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Is the inability to find top talent keeping you up at night? You’re not alone. Hiring managers around the country are feeling the pain of “talent shortage.” Jenifer Lambert, CPC and partner in TERRA Staffing Group, shared some great advice for HR professionals in charge of talent acquisition in February’s HR HotSpot: Winning the Talent …
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While cities across the U.S. are clamoring to host Amazon’s “HQ2,” its second headquarters, Seattle already knows what it’s like to be home to the heart of the massive company. Since the company opened its first headquarters in the South Lake Union district in 2010, Amazon has expanded to over 40,000 employees in 33 Seattle …
When it comes to finding the right fit, many hiring managers wind up asking too many interview questions. They worry that by not doing so, they won’t be able to make an informed decision. But asking too many interview questions can be damaging. It can hurt your relationship with the candidate and extend the time …
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Have a new HR job? You likely have fresh ideas to offer. And most of the time, that’s just what employers want. Companies often hire new HR professionals hoping these individuals, with their unique career experience, will offer new perspectives on the organization’s toughest problems. As many innovators know, however, merely having a fresh idea …
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What’s the number one interview question employers should ask a job seeker? Most questions focus on the candidate’s strengths, values and personality. But an interview that focuses solely on the candidate and the job opening leaves an extraordinary opportunity on the table. Interviewers can use every interview to improve the company’s performance by asking interviewees …
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How much do you know about Portland’s staffing outlook for 2018? A new year offers new opportunities for refining your staffing strategy, recruiting and retaining top talent, and meeting your business goals. One of the best ways to do so is to think in new ways about staffing and strategy. To help, we’ve created this …
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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