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How to find good employees: hire for skills, not talent
To find good employees, focus on measurable skills rather than vague concepts of talent. Conduct a skills gap analysis, write sk...
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Why even ‘casual’ companies should have dress codes
Companies should have dress codes to define what professionalism looks like in their workplace. Dress codes can clarify roles, c...
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How companies succumb to sunk cost culture
In theory, companies are meant to act rationally, efficiently and in their own economic self-interest. But humans manage them, s...
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Key HR metrics: The most important metrics you should track
HR metrics measure how effective the results of your HR operations are, including elements such as employee retention and recrui...
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How to improve your employer brand
Employer branding is important. Companies with strong brands (a good reputation among employees) attract high-quality candidates...
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How to attract candidates by improving your careers page
Your careers page is your personal pitch to candidates. It’s a place to show job seekers why your company is attractive, and mak...
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Recruiting skills you can learn from non-HR disciplines
Online courses can help you sharpen your recruiting skills. Instead of going back to school to brush up your recruiting knowledg...
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Agency vs. in-house recruitment: Which is the right career fit for you?
Agency and in-house recruitment both involve sourcing talent, using HR tools, and building relationships. However, they differ i...
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Why hiring managers should own their recruiting pipeline strategy
As a hiring manager, I own the success of my team. That means I need to own their recruiting process and strategy too. Without t...
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How to welcome a new hire
The first day at a new job normally involves trainings, meetings and paperwork. But if you only stick to formal tasks and docume...
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6 ways to build an employee referral program that works
Creating an effective employee referral program involves explaining job requirements, keeping employees updated, acknowledging g...
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The limits of euphemism
As individuals it is likely that we have differing degrees of tolerance for being spoken to indirectly. And yet most of us are e...