Are You Losing Money Due to Average Talent?

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If you think having a team of loyal, but average employees is doing anything for your business – think again. Mediocre talent can drag down the morale of the entire organization and cost you time and money in rehires. Why do you have subpar performers in your organization? Take a look at your recruitment strategy…. Read more »

Interviewing an Unemployed Candidate? Keep These Things in Mind

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In your quest for the perfect candidate, you will likely come across individuals who are either gainfully employed or “in between jobs.” Interviewing unemployed candidates poses some challenges because these folks may be out of work for a variety of reasons, good or bad. Yet, one must be prepared to interview unemployed candidates in a… Read more »

Five Strategies for Hiring and Managing Gen Y

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We live in a multigenerational business world, with each age group bringing a unique perspective to the workplace. Some of the youngest in the workforce today include Generation Y, which is made of employees in their mid-20s to 30s. Sometimes referred to as “Generation Me,” or “Millenials,” they are often driven to succeed and demand… Read more »

Are You Scaring Great Candidates Away?!

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Every company aims to recruit and hire the best talent in the market. In a perfect situation, a star candidate would apply, interview and hopefully accept a job offer. But what if after the first interview, the company fails to hear from their star candidate again? It’s a very real possibility that you could be… Read more »

Partnering With a Staffing Firm? Then Pay Attention to What Others Say!

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The foundation of business success starts with hiring the best people for the team. However, it can be exhausting of both time and resources to find top talent that will support business sustainability. That’s why a good number of organizations choose to work closely with staffing agencies to source, screen, and bring great candidates on… Read more »

Local or National? What Type of Staffing Firm is Best for Your Michigan Business?

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When a business is going through a period of growth, recruiting great people is generally on the horizon. One of the more cost-effective and time-effective methods for hiring new employees is partnering with a staffing agency. However, choosing the right staffing firm can be somewhat confusing for a business, mostly because there are a number… Read more »

How to Effectively Leverage Your Hiring Budget in 2014

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Hiring takes a huge chunk out of your operating expenses, so you had better make every dollar count. Leveraging your hiring budget effectively requires you to look critically at where you are now, look back at your history and make realistic projections for the coming year and beyond.  But the time you invest during the… Read more »

Your HR Department Needs Help – How (and When) to Outsource Your Recruiting

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Finding quality candidates is difficult no matter how the economy is faring. When the economy is weak, you can waste time weeding through dozens of resumes or more that are just not a good fit. When the economy is stronger, getting even a few candidates is tough, so a more proactive approach must be taken…. Read more »

Spotting Dishonesty on a Candidate’s Resume

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Candidates who lie on their resumes can spell big trouble for employers. Hiring employees who are not what they claim to be can cost time, money and harm morale. How can you spot lies on a resume? Sometimes a job seeker stretches the truth a bit; but at times the outright fabrications can be just… Read more »