Articles tagged "Human resources"

The Small Business Guide to Hiring the Best Employees

You'd think hiring would be a breeze: People are clamoring for exciting positions, so you just pick one of the many talented people who come your way. Well, according to a 2015 report from Deloitte, it costs U.S.

How to find talent on a budget

Good sourcing takes time and investment. You need to buy sourcing tools, hire dedicated sourcers, or outsource the work to an agency. What if you can't afford it? Can you still take advantage of sourcing in your hiring process? You can, and you should.

How to use personality tests to build a productive team

It's late on Tuesday night, and instead of sleeping like you should be, you find yourself taking a personality quiz your friend texted you. I mean, there's clearly no way you'll be able to sleep until you confirm you'd never be a Slytherin.

How to Identify, Motivate and Keep Your Company's Top Performers

Nothing makes or breaks a company faster than its employees. That's why the ability to identify "A" players can be one of the most valuable skills in a CEO's repertoire—all-star workers move your business forward.

How we use data to keep our recruiting processes running smoothly at Zapier

Successful hiring is a multi-faceted process of deciding who you're looking for, finding that person, and then getting them started on the right foot. We like to think of it as four broad steps: kickoff, sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.

Easily reward employees for projects with Bonusly

Employee recognition is a powerful way to increase employee engagement, enrich company culture, and create more visibility around teamwork and individual wins.

Why you should hire early-career engineers

Early-career engineers, sometimes called "L1s," will have little to no experience, but they can be a more productive addition to your team than a seasoned engineer. Here's why.

5 tips for easy, impactful corporate gifting

There have been all sorts of studies showing that a gift is a meaningful way to make an employee, client, or contact feel valued and loyal. But it only works if the gift itself is right—no one wants another branded stress ball.

The Best LMS Software: 8 Learning Management Systems to Train Your Employees

Your employees require guidance at every stage. As new recruits, they need to understand your organizational policies and procedures. As they grow in their position, you'll want them to acquire new skills for their role.