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Engage to Retain: How to Improve Employee Engagement and Retention

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Article by Liam Christie - Mar 20, 2023
Are you tired of watching your employees come and go faster than a sneeze during allergy season? Are you sick of spending time and money recruiting and training new hires, only to see them walk out the door a few months later? Well, buckle up, buttercup, because we've got some tips for you. In...
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How to use your social media to get hired

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Article by Liam Christie - Mar 13, 2023

Hey there, job-seekers! If you're reading this, chances are you're looking for a job or at least thinking about it. And let me tell you, as a recruiter, I’ve seen it all. And when I say all, I mean ALL. So let's cut to the chase and answer the question you came here for: What does a recruiter want...

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Why candidate experience matters to your business

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Article by Liam Christie - Mar 02, 2023

In today's cutthroat job market, candidate experience is the not-so-secret ingredient for hiring success. We're not talking about serving up fancy hors d'oeuvres or unlimited booze (although that might help too). We're talking about the overall impression that a company makes on job seekers during...

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There's more to employee retention than pizza parties

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Article by Liam Christie - Mar 02, 2023

Kicking things off on a happy note today, it's time to talk about the bane of every company's existence: employee retention. It's like trying to keep a bunch of wild animals from escaping a zoo, but they're being helped by those damn penguins from the Madagascar movies while you're sitting still...

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Hiring help: what kind do you need?

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Article by Liam Christie - Mar 02, 2023

Hey there, HR superheroes! Today, we're talking about one of the biggest headaches in the business world: finding the right person for the job. It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack, except the haystack is filled with people who are lying about their qualifications. 

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Effective Talent Acquisition: How to Nail Job Descriptions & Screening

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Article by Liam Christie - Mar 02, 2023

Okay, so inflation is hotter than Ryan Gosling in a sauna right now, and it's messing with everything - including the job market. Everyone's fighting tooth and nail for top talent, but some companies are having a harder time than others. So, why is that?Reason 1: Dull Job AdsListen, if you want to...

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Passive Candidates without Search Firms

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Article by Mike Tastle - Jun 11, 2019

If you are using search firms for any hiring under executive level positions, you're doing it all wrong. Allow me to explain.

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Your Candidate Experience “Bill of Rights”

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Article by Alan Margulis - May 24, 2018

Implement these best practices to turn your best applicants into new hires, and the rest into your employer brand advocates.

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Managing the Separation Experience Matters

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Article by Alan Margulis - May 16, 2018

Smart tools and processes enable successful management of this highly consequential—and final—stage of the talent experience.

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Directions to a More Efficient Recruiting Process

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Article by Alan Margulis - May 15, 2018

For years, the road map was the best possible navigational tool a driver could use. “What could be better than the intricate detail and astounding accuracy of a map, printed on a large piece of folded paper that fit neatly in a glove box?” Maps were terrific until you had to read one yourself while...

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