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How to Hire Someone You’ll Never Meet in Person

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Recruiting and OnboardingWhen you’re considering possible candidates for a position, what exactly are you looking for? Maybe it’s someone who has a can-do attitude, or who appears to be energetic, determined, and sports a friendly smile. Hire someone you’ll never meet in person with these top tips! Look for someone with previous remote work experience. Know what to ask.

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Two Approaches to Measuring the ROI of Employee Engagement

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High turnover rates increase the costs of recruitment and training. strategic approach to employee engagement and company culture inspires employees to advance the employer brand, saving companies both recruiting (22%) and cost-per-hire fees (50%). While HR professionals understand the power of people, it is difficult to translate that power into a clear return on investment (ROI).

How to Cultivate a Healthy Remote Culture Through Intentional Leadership

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Whether you’ve incorporated a virtual workforce into your business plan to expand your ability to recruit or improve the productivity or scalability of your existing team, you won’t see a return on your investment unless that virtual team gets the support it needs. Here are four ways to practice intentional leadership to build a healthy remote culture: Hire for Virtual Fit. Click here!

Culture is a Team Sport: How to Encourage Everyone to Play Their Part in Shaping a Positive Company Culture

CultureIQ

Hiring managers directly shape company culture by setting hiring standards and recruiting accordingly. However, without a clear company culture compass, recruiters may hire raw talent, but it will be raw talent that may not function well within the current culture. One company doing a great job of marketing for business and recruiting is Influence & Co. It’s an opportunity.

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Employee Volunteering & Company Culture: A Love Story

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Employee Recruitment. Once you have the first event under your belt, employees will start to generate buzz – use this momentum to recruit “volunteer ambassadors” or employees who are passionate about volunteering and willing to help you scale up. This is a guest post by our friends at YourCause. The top factors in choosing to apply for a job have pretty much remained the same: salary, job stability, career advancement, blah blah blah…. that is, until recently. So how do we create a happy, healthy, company culture? 56% U.S. average). Team Building. Stronger Community.

Emotional Contagion: Containing Bad Attitudes in Your Workplace

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Hire like you believe it, and recruit for positive intelligence. When we reflect on feelings in the workplace, most of us think we should leave our emotions at the door. After all, doing good work requires you to focus on tasks and accomplishing things, right? And the best way to handle moods and emotions when you want to get something done is to ignore them… right? .

What does it mean to have a high-performance culture?

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Non-financial results include recruiting and retaining top talent. Company culture is not ping pong tables and a company beer refrigerator. While these perks can certainly be present in a strong culture, they do not alone represent company culture. Simply put, company culture is the set of behaviors that determine how things get done at company. What about engagement? Culture Engagement

Why the Buzz about Employee Engagement and Company Culture?

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High-performance companies are the ones leading their industry and recruiting the top talent (think Google). These culture can’t just be a recruitment tool for attracting candidates. According to Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends 2015 , company culture and employee engagement is a driving issue for the top companies in the world. hear these two words thrown around a lot, so I thought I’d take some time to explain how CultureIQ approaches these topics. What makes company culture? Or more simply, it’s how things get done in an organization. Why the long faces?

Is Your Organization Having a Workplace Culture Identity Crisis?

CultureIQ

As workplace culture continues to dominate the conversation of recruitment, engagement, and retention, many are realizing the importance of providing a positive experience for their teams. Leaders are vying to capture the best and brightest minds to fill roles in their companies, and culture is a key ingredient in this process. Not sure if your culture is consistent? We’re here to help!

Hiring Pitfalls: How Recruiters Break Trust With Candidates

CultureIQ

Earlier this week, the CultureIQ  recruiting committee met to refine our hiring process. Our goal: Don’t let that happen here (and also to recruit high-potential talent that aligns with our values and required job function… but we’ll cover that in a future post). From a candidate’s perspective, navigating the recruiting process can be nerve-wracking, even in the best situations. To make this easier for recruiters, provide a general email template for each stage of the process. And not to mention, a whole boat load of anxiety.

How (and Why!) to Promote Your Employer Brand

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Fine tune your recruiting process to make sure candidates have a standout experience. Brand is the bread and butter of any business. But branding extends beyond the messages you are transmitting to your target customer. This is where your employer brand comes into play. It’s your reaction (good or bad) to hearing someone say, “ I work at _.” Culture Engagement Workplace

The 10 Company Culture Metrics You Should Be Tracking Right Now

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This process starts during recruitment, so don’t let this metric fall to the wayside during periods of high growth. Everyone loves company culture. And everyone loves metrics. However, business leaders have had a hard time putting the two together in a meaningful way. Culture has long been regarded as a “soft” topic — too intangible, subjective and elusive to measure and track. This has made it challenging to know how to align culture with business success. In simple terms, company culture is the set of behaviors that determine how things get done in a company. Communication.

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How Strategic Is Your Company Culture? Strategic Culture & Why You Need It.

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They [HR] run an important function of culture, as they handle recruiting, compensation, and those are all important aspects. “Strategic culture” is not merely a catchy phrase to drop in a business meeting. It’s actually a very powerful concept that can help you think through what your company values and what that means for your internal strategy. What matters to them?

What HR Needs to Know About Social Media & Company Culture

CultureIQ

Some feel that by restricting social media usage they would improve productivity and prevent their top talent from being recruited by competitors, but Monster notes that this is not always the best social media plan. Company culture has gone digital. Your workplace culture is no longer determined by the attitude in the office on any given today. Create a Social Media Plan and Company Policy.

Why Salary Negotiators Make Phenomenal Employees

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Recruiting and OnboardingIn an effort to grow your team, you’ve interviewed a handful of candidates, which has brought you to a candidate that shows amazing promise. As you present the offer, instead of accepting it as is, they counter back asking for a bump in salary. At first, some managers might be caught off guard by salary negotiators in the interview process. However, However, I assure you that is a good thing, because the mere fact that the applicant countered your offer can have positive implications that they will be an asset to the team. Committed to the cause.

No Social Media Recruiting Strategy? Say Goodbye to Talent

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Before you write off Twitter, let’s go over how social media recruiting can transform how you find your future rising stars. Considering that 70 percent of active job seekers use mobile applications to find new jobs, social media recruiting is an easy way to reach these candidates. Using social channels, recruiters can find a range of seasoned professionals to up and coming talent that is ready to be groomed. The post No Social Media Recruiting Strategy? Recruiting and OnboardingWider talent pool. Big reward, minimal investment. Getting a pulse on the market.

Entrepreneurs Need to Focus on Culture, Not Perks

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Then I recruited great people and formed teams to help pursue that vision. I often see people mistaking perks for culture. They are lured to join a company with Ping-Pong tables and a fully stocked beer refrigerator, only to find that many people in the company are disengaged and frustrated. Games and a kegerator do not necessarily make for a strong culture. Be creative, and be a community.

The Value in Anonymous Employee Surveys

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If you really are looking for ways to improve employee retention and recruitment, you need to hear the negatives as well as the positives. Employee feedback is invaluable. However, it doesn’t do much good if the feedback isn’t meaningful or honest. Why Anonymity Means Meaningful Feedback. An anonymous employee survey can help you catch these sticky issues before it’s too late.

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Assessments in Hiring: To Use or Not to Use?

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Assessments in hiring can be a great asset during the recruiting process, but you really need to be strategic and smart about it. Recruiting and Onboarding performance focusAccording to the Aberdeen Group , 57 percent of companies use pre-hire assessments. And chances are that not all these companies are handling the procedure correctly. Assessments Beware the Science of Questions. Have you ever tried to write a really good question to judge how much someone knows? It’s hard. It is better to use a professionally developed assessment that is validated and reliable.

Using Stories to Stand Out from the (Employer) Crowd

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In speaking with recruiters, the best ones could generally give an idea of how culture works and share more specific examples, but I couldn’t help but think that if they shared their stories in a more up front way, candidates could opt in (or out) before ever spending time applying. So that said, how should the recruiter substantiate their claims for prospective candidates? HomeAway, for example, recruits people who formerly worked there and left. Recruiting and Onboarding– Guest post by Caroline Kangas of Stories Incorporated. One word: Stories.

5 Mistakes to Avoid with Your Intern Program

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Culture Recruiting and Onboarding intern mentorshipPeak intern season is wrapping up, so it’s a perfect time to take what you’ve learned and make changes for the next go-round. As As you adjust your programming for the next wave of interns, keep these five common mistakes in mind… and avoid them! 1. Throwing interns into their work right away. A new situation of any type can be intimidating, and on top of that, problems arise when people are afraid to ask for help. Proactively walk interns through the ins and outs of the role and company with a formal  onboarding.

Company Culture Code, Mission Statement, Core Values: What’s the Difference?

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Having a written culture code also comes in handy for training and recruiting. ©iStockphoto.com/ belchonock. Mission statement, core values, company culture code. You hear these words thrown around a lot, but what do they really mean? And do you need them in your company? Our mission: To enable any company to understand, manage, and strengthen their culture. Our values: . Absolutely! At

The Best Social Media Tools for Recruiting the Right Candidate

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Recruiting is like marketing. It offers a more concise and lightweight way to promote your business and recruit new hires. You might be saying “well, duh,” but we couldn’t write a list of the best social medial tools for recruiting without mentioning LinkedIn.  As the social network dedicated to connecting businesses and professional users, it’s a premier networking tool. Also use LinkedIn to share relevant content, establish yourself as a thought leader, make key connections, and find the perfect new recruits. Facebook. Twitter. LinkedIn.

Best Practices for Onboarding Remote Employees

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Recruiting and OnboardingOne of the primary goals of an onboarding process is to help new hires acclimate to the social and professional expectations of their new work environment so that they can proceed comfortably and effectively in their roles. Welcoming your new employees in person makes it easy to answer questions, meet team members, and get their reactions. Set Expectations.

How to Use Your Employees to Recruit New Talent

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It can be a dog-eat-dog world out there when it comes to recruiting, and your current employees might just be the secret to connecting with the top talent. Involving employees in Involving employees in the recruiting process taps into their skills while developing a collaborative culture. One of the best ways to use employees to recruit new talent is to find out what they like to do, and then integrate those interests with casual recruiting. This is a powerful tool for recruitment. Get your team together to brainstorm new ideas for recruiting talent. Involving

The Value in Anonymous Employee Surveys

CultureIQ

If you really are looking for ways to improve employee retention and recruitment, you need to hear the negatives as well as the positives. Employee feedback is invaluable. However, it doesn’t do much good if the feedback isn’t meaningful or honest. Why Anonymity Means Meaningful Feedback. An anonymous employee survey can help you catch these sticky issues before it’s too late.

Entrepreneurs Need to Focus on Culture, Not Perks

CultureIQ

Then I recruited great people and formed teams to help pursue that vision. I often see people mistaking perks for culture. They are lured to join a company with Ping-Pong tables and a fully stocked beer refrigerator, only to find that many people in the company are disengaged and frustrated. Games and a kegerator do not necessarily make for a strong culture. Be creative, and be a community.

How (and Why!) to Promote Your Employer Brand

CultureIQ

Fine tune your recruiting process to make sure candidates have a standout experience. Brand is the bread and butter of any business. But branding extends beyond the messages you are transmitting to your target customer. This is where your employer brand comes into play. It’s your reaction (good or bad) to hearing someone say, “ I work at _.” Culture Engagement Workplace

What HR Needs to Know About Social Media & Company Culture

CultureIQ

Some feel that by restricting social media usage they would improve productivity and prevent their top talent from being recruited by competitors, but Monster notes that this is not always the best social media plan. Company culture has gone digital. Your workplace culture is no longer determined by the attitude in the office on any given today. Create a Social Media Plan and Company Policy.

Building an Employer Brand to Align Your Culture and Business Goals – Event Highlights

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On Thursday, April 14th, we hosted a community event in partnership with Betts Recruiting. From left to right: Matt Tamasi from Betts Recruiting, Alex Caiola from SoulCycle, Jake Dunlap from Skaled, and Doug Freeman from The Muse. Betts Recruiting (@BettsNY) April 14, 2016. Community Recruiting and OnboardingRemind me, what do you mean by employer brand ?

Too Many Recruiting Tools Are Killing Your Recruiting Efforts

The Tim Sackett Project

This happens in recruiting too many organizations. We start out with a bunch of recruiters and some phones. That’s not enough we need to add some other stuff, these recruiters need tools! What happens to your recruiting team as you add more tools? Core recruiting skills diminish, or at the very least don’t increase. What we know is technology doesn’t make you better at recruiting. Technology makes you faster at recruiting, but if you suck at recruiting, technology will only make you suck faster! Your recruiters.

Arrogant Recruiting

HR Hardball

One thing he discovered rather quickly when discussing this situation with his recruiting team is that the  on-line application process  was taking a minimum of 45 minutes. The concern of recruiters, of course, is that candidates are being lost before ever making contact with the company, due to a cumbersome on-line application process. ( published on LinkedIn, November 17, 2015).

Experts Discuss: The Future of Mobile Recruiting

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10 Ways to Amplify Your Recruiting Department

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Is your recruiting process disorganized? Are your recruiters frustrated with outdated technology and tired recruiting methods? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your recruiting department could use an overhaul. Here’s a checklist with ten ways to amp up your recruiting game! Recruitment Talent Sourcing

The New Recruiting Metric: First Year Retention

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Recruiting, in some ways, is actually easier to measure because it is very similar to sales: you either have results or you don’t. Today I want to talk about first year retention, a measure that I believe is going to continue to grow as a recruiting metric, even though many companies wouldn’t consider it even remotely linked to recruiting as of today.

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Recruiting “Leftovers”

HR Hardball

metaphor alert]   You just described most corporate recruiting “menus.” ” Your recruiters are overwhelmed, out of time, out of patience, and out of energy. recruiter finds 5 or 6 resumés that fit the profile, then moves on to the next requisition. But, like unicorns and Bigfoot, that particular recruiter remains elusive. ” Edible? But guess what?

Why Do We (So) Often Recruit the Wrong People?

EmployeeConnect

Too late though, our judgment has led to a bad hire  and we ended up recruiting the wrong person for the job. The problem lies in the fact that we often fail to perceive a person in an objective way during the recruitment process as a number of biases influence our perceptions. RecruitmentA candidate is generally judged based on the success of his previous work experiences.

5 Tips to Make Text Messaging an Effective Recruitment Channel

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