I may be dating myself, but when I first started recruiting, it was different! I’d call the local newspaper, tell them what I was looking for and they would post it. The post read something like this, “Local Business looking for an employee who has the following…apply today.” The applicants came in and I’d hire […]
For anyone who hires people you know it’s hard out there! Despite what the numbers are telling us, we all know how difficult it is to find and secure great talent! There are a lot of definitions to the word “courtship”. One of the definitions, according to Merriam Webster, is “an attempt to convince someone […]
As hiring starts to ramp up again (thank goodness) one thing employers will be looking for are soft skills! Soft skills are becoming increasingly important as businesses look to add value to their workforce. In fact, the Wall Street Journal reports, “Competition has heated up for workers with the right mix of soft skills, which […]
It’s never been more apparent how important continuous learning is for survival. I am fortunate to work for a company that understands how critical this is – not just for their employees, but for the customers they serve. Every two weeks, we provide free education to our clients and employees in the form of “Wicked […]
As a Human Resource Professional, you have done everything right! You reviewed the job description, determined the best way to acquire talent and then conducted some killer interviews. Now, you found “the one”! So, why then, when you’re reviewing the job offer with the candidate, does your offer fall flat? Benefits are often an afterthought […]
You have positions to fill. You want to get the best, most talented individuals to help your business grow. Take a good look at “Those Crazy Kids” – they’re a wellspring of knowledge! A new generation of talent is entering the work force. These workers are 23 and younger. They have grown up in a […]
This answer to this question is probably different for every single employee. But what if you could see themes and improve your business by asking this question of the people who work with you? This is the basis for this practical retention question and the argument to implement Stay Interviews! So, what is a Stay […]
A lot of things have changed since March. The way we apply for and secure a great job is one of them. Arguably there are positives and negatives to hiring virtually. But for now, and for the short-term future (I hope), this is a very real way to find a new job. So, how do […]
2021 is just around the corner. Like many people, I’m wondering how I can make sure our team starts off on the right foot. What are things we need to do to clearly identify our road map so we can nail it this year? After a lot of research and reflection, this is the road […]
Big props to the unsung heroes who bake our bread, deliver babies in the wee morning hours and answer the calls in the middle of the night. Those folks are so important – and so hard to recruit! But wait, are they? One thing I discovered working for Mid-West Family La Crosse, is using radio […]