In the last few years we have seen companies fighting over the coveted purple squirrel candidate. These candidates, especially in technology, are presented with multiple offers from companies not only within a certain industry, but across a multitude of different verticals. This has companies not

Recruiting is one of the most important things your organization does. It’s a behind-the-scenes activity that shows up in very real ways across every area of the business. It impacts productivity, morale, the ability to plan for the future, and therefore, your bottom line. But as we all know,

The greatest roadblock HR faces when it comes to building a strong employer brand is buy-in from top executives. For decades, they have struggled to get a seat at the table, yet they control one of these most important groups, if not arguably the most important. Their seat has been filled with

Theoretically, your candidate’s first impression of your company comes from you. In that initial call or email, your tone, knowledge and the way you present your client/company makes an imprint So, what is it that you want to say? Every company has its own tone and culture. As recruiters and

Employer branding is one of the most powerful recruiting and retention tools a company has, but if yours is underdeveloped or unsuccessful, it can actually be more of a curse than a blessing. We’ve seen time and time again that all the elements that make up an employer brand - online presence,

Managing your company’s employer brand is no small feat. It’s a constant, always-on responsibility, but there’s a reason you choose to invest in it. All over the world, companies dedicate time and resources to promoting and managing their EB because it truly does pay off. We see that evidenced by

One of my clients is in hyper-growth mode. Super hyper-growth mode. 10 million competing priorities, fires everywhere, and hiring just as fast. And sometimes candidate experience suffers. For example, we had an open role for an Executive Assistant for the heads of the company. A position that would

Anyone who has ever worked to carve out a space for candidates online has probably heard the term “content is king.” But what’s not said as often is that not just any content will do. It’s a case of quality over quantity, and when it comes to quality, it’s interesting stories and articles that will

There are so many factors of recruiting and hiring that companies could focus on when they want to improve their processes, save money or increase their bottom line - from how they source talent to offer acceptance, and everything in between. However, here’s an often-overlooked part of the hiring