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How to manage seasonal hiring
Seasonal Hiring can be a challenge Every company with a seasonal hiring push has added strain on those involved with talent acquisition within the company. As we approach summer (and subsequently winter), companies have the opportunity to drive a significant amount...
Online Talent Acquisition Processes Still Miss the Boat
When it comes to the early stages of acquiring talent most companies have it WRONG. Most companies are using outdated technology, and more importantly outdated methods to actively engage with job candidates. Today’s candidates expect more from companies and those...
What is an Automated Online Interview?
Technology is transforming talent acquisition rapidly. Some technology applications are gimmicks and some provide a real benefit and a return on investment. While a remote interview delivered via the internet does provide some convenience and cost savings, it’s really...
Better Recruiting and Selection in Today’s Economy
Driving better hiring, development and promotion decisions The recession is mostly behind us; and with the economy continuing to strengthen, many organizations will need to staff up while trying to retain their current workforce. Are you ready for this? Do you have...
What Does It Take to Hire the “Right” Talent?
Despite thousands of applicants applying to organizations with job opportunities, businesses today are facing a long-term talent shortage unlike anything experienced over the past several decades. Leading editorials as diverse as The Economist and CNN Money have...
How Recruiters View Candidate’s Social Media Presence
The use of social media in hiring practices is increasing exponentially. Most companies encourage (or even require) candidates who register online to share their social media profiles. And when asked, many companies respond with, “Of course we use social media in our...
How to Hire Quality Employees in Less Time
Hiring the right person for a job can save thousands of dollars in opportunity costs. When hiring new employees, there is a correct way to approach the process. Errors in hiring decisions consume lots of time and money and have a much bigger impact on a company’s...
How to Use Your Existing Applicant Pool to Drive More Candidates
Companies are constantly looking for lead sources or exploring many marketing strategies to find good, quality applicants. Today, everyone is placing ads on job boards, billboards, using email campaigns, the company career page, and much more. Each of these...
Actively Recruit Candidates from the First Contact
We’ve all heard it constantly, “The war for talent still exists.” The reason we keep hearing it is because it’s true. So what are companies doing to win the war? Not too much differently than what they’ve always done; put lots of video on their career page and hope...
New Thoughts on Interviewing Techniques – Differential Interviewing
Companies often have a very structured and consistent process when it comes to hiring; typically using the exact same interview questions for everyone. There are better options. In fact, from our research, we have found most companies do not differentiate between...
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Dr. Jaffee (M.A., Ph.D.) is a recognized expert in the field of assessments, and has created effective HR Solutions used by millions of people.