Opinion
How to Build A Strong Company Culture: Insights for Business Leaders
Knowing how to build a strong company culture is always going to be top of mind if you’re looking to build a successful organization. Do you know what your company culture is currently? How can you tell if it’s good or bad? Have you defined it? If you don’t define what culture is, you still…
6 Things Job Candidates Wish Hiring Managers Understood
I will likely never forget a job interview I had that lasted less than 10 minutes. It was with a local company, and they invited me to interview for the role. The hiring manager asked me about a particular skill set. I told her I had no experience in that area but was more than…
How to Improve Employee Retention
Work has evolved into more than just a way to make a living; it is now a vital aspect of our lives that significantly impacts our overall well-being. A notable trend has emerged over the years, often referred to as The Great Resignation, in which people were and still are taking risks in their quest…
Is the Salary Range You’re Offering Too Broad?
When you post a job opening for your organization, how broad should your salary range be? The answer to this question is of growing importance in the quest for attracting top job applicants and retaining existing team members. As a senior talent recruiter with Goodwin Recruiting, I see a variety of pay ranges offered by…
A Picture of Poverty in America
Merriam-Webster defines poverty as the state of one who lacks a usual or socially acceptable amount of money or material possessions. Given this honest, simple definition, it seems poverty could easily be solved. So why does it still exist in the USA, a country with an abundance of resources? I know I’m not the…
Purposeful Hiring: Exploring How to Interview Candidates Well
If you’re wondering how to interview candidates well, don’t worry, you’re not alone. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for this crucial step in the recruitment process. Each position you’re hiring for comes with its own unique set of duties, responsibilities, tasks, skills, and qualifications. On top of that, you need to consider the qualities a candidate…
7 Ways to Help Your Team De-Stress in 2024
For most American organizations and their people, each new year kicks off with fresh goals and a rejuvenated sense of purpose. It’s the time to embrace new programs, strengthen existing ones, and create opportunities that bring satisfaction and fulfillment to team members who bring these initiatives to fruition. Here’s what slips by unnoticed The holiday…
Stay Positive to Move the Mark in Your Next Job Interview
As a talent recruiter, I talk with job candidates day in and day out. And if you know me, you know that I am always the candidates’ advocate! My goal is to help every professional I interact with take the next step in their job search or career path and change their lives for the…
How to Improve the Recruitment and Selection Process
For those working in human resources or recruiting, it’s vital to understand how to improve the recruitment process to enhance retention and elevate the quality of new hires. Creating a streamlined recruitment process benefits both candidates and hiring teams by making the experience efficient, productive, and enjoyable. By identifying high-quality candidates who align with their needs,…
Unlock Recruiting Potential: How to Source Candidates like a Pro
Learning how to source candidates is essential for any hiring manager or internal recruiter. It involves finding and attracting potential job candidates to fill open positions within a company. Whether your company is dealing with employee attrition or is looking to grow, mastering the art of candidate sourcing is vital to ensuring you find the…
