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Lessons from Taylor Swift: How to Maximize Your Recruiting Efforts

Previously, hiring was easier because companies simply needed to post the job and then sit back and wait for the right employees to show up on their doorstep. But, the market is more competitive now, and a good portion of your candidates may not have the skill set that is needed for the job. Instead of sifting through the low-qualified candidates, a better option is to reach out to people who would be an ideal fit for your company.

Tips for Hiring New Employees During the Holidays

Hiring a talent acquisition expert increases the likelihood that you will be able to connect with candidates who are an ideal match for the job opening. Many of the best available candidates are available to interview during the Holiday season. In addition, using a recruitment professional in finding a good match means that your company will typically have a better retention rate.

“Who’s on First?”

Who is right? Does it even matter?

What does matter is the misunderstanding. The lack of clear concise communication. Maybe confirmation prior to the meeting could have prevented this mishap. Prior confirmation can be critically important to prevent potential miscommunication.

Employee Retention? A Death Trap.

Have you ever considered that employee retention just might be a death trap to the growth of your business? Are you holding on to people that should have been terminated long ago? Business, just like life changes every day and hopefully your goal is to grow your business. Things change.

Surviving December

So here are some facts about January to help you survive December:

We will all need to shake off the cobwebs.

You are not alone. Your coworkers and colleagues around the country would similarly prefer to skip the upcoming meetings or put off making those phone calls or writing that report for at least a few weeks.

The Top 5 Ways to Use Linkedin To Your Advantage

MAKING CONTACT- This is perhaps the single most important reason to use LinkedIn. Making connections on LinkedIn is important, but once a connection is made then what? If you have made a connection with someone then there is a great chance that there is an mutually beneficial opportunity to be explored. PICK UP THE PHONE and call your new connection and begin a dialogue about how you might both benefit from being connected. If someone has requested to be LinkedIn with you then you are being seen as having some type of value.