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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...

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...

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...

Group interview activities, tips and ideas for success
To conduct a successful group interview, you need to plan the process, prepare your interviewers, and deliver a strong opening m...

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...

The most popular company policies
Most employee handbooks include policies like anti-discrimination, confidentiality, code of conduct and attendance. Though those...

How recruiters and hiring managers can work together
Recruiters and hiring managers share a common goal: finding great candidates as quickly as possible. In a perfect world, their c...

How to explain your structured interview process to candidates
Structured interviews, while more rigid, offer a fair, consistent, and objective hiring process. To make candidates comfortable,...

Are employee referral bonuses worth it?
Employee referral bonuses can be an effective tool for incentivizing employees to refer potential candidates. However, the effec...

The problems with employee integrity tests
Integrity tests aim to measure honesty, dependability, and work ethic, but they come with several challenges. These include pote...

Holacracy after the hype: lessons for business
It has often been tough to separate Holacracy from its accompanying hype. The alternative management system, meant to distribute...

11 recruiting email mistakes to avoid
To make your recruiting emails to candidates more effective, all you need to do is go back to the basics. Forget fancy words or ...