Company Culture
5 diversity and inclusion quotes for the workplace
A diverse workforce leads to better business outcomes. Here are five diversity and inclusion quotes to spark ideas and drive your DEI efforts.
Shannon Howard · 4 min read
Hiring
Hiring
What is talent mapping?
Talent mapping involves finding the right talent, putting talent in the right roles, and retaining top talent through career pathing. And so much more.
Will Otto · 6 min read
Hiring
This is why we spent $120,000 on employee referral bonuses
Soaking in the view from my office, I noticed a hawk swoop down past my window to feast on a mouse scurrying across a patch of grass. It reminded me that most birds of prey are solitary hunters, and I couldn’t help but contemplate the effectiveness of that strategy: “Why don’t all hawks work together…
David Brumaru · 5 min read
Hiring
Why you should hire a Rhonda
When most organizations hire, they look for someone with experience. But what happens when you have someone with the passion and drive—just no experience?
Shannon Howard · 3 min read
Company Culture
Culture fit vs. culture add
Hiring for culture fit is an important aspect of organizational culture. But culture fit alone won’t create diverse teams that drive performance.
Will Otto · 5 min read
Hiring
8 recruiting tips for successful hiring
The most important thing you can do as a hiring manager is to hire the right people. These 8 recruiting tips will ensure you do that.
Thad Peterson · 18 min read
Company Culture
How to motivate employees with talent optimization
Too many business leaders don’t know how to motivate employees. But if you follow the talent optimization discipline, motivating people is simple.
Erin Balsa · 11 min read
Hiring
Identifying and closing skills gaps
In a tight job market, finding an employee with all the desired skills can be difficult. Widen your hiring pool. Identify and close skills gaps with these tips.
Derek Smith · 4 min read
Hiring
The key to hiring top talent: empowered hiring managers
While human resources plays an integral role in talent optimization in any organization, the key to hiring top talent lies with hiring managers.
Alexandra LeBlanc · 3 min read
Employee Engagement
How to ensure new hires aren’t drowning in your onboarding
A new hire’s first day is an exciting time—both for you and for them. Help mitigate onboarding overwhelm for new hires with these practical tips.
Chris Ronzio · 6 min read
Company Culture
How to recruit a diverse workforce in 2019
To recruit a diverse workforce, companies need to make diversity and inclusion a basic tenet of everything they do. Here are eight tips to try today.
Courtney Moran · 7 min read
Hiring
How to write a job description
Building a winning job description is the foundation of great hiring. Make sure your job description is attracting your ideal hire with these tips.
Will Otto · 5 min read
Hiring
Cognitive vs. behavioral assessments: should you do both?
Pre-hire behavioral and cognitive assessments are an effective way to evaluate candidates. Here we explain the use cases for both.
Krishna Rajagopal · 3 min read
Employee Engagement
The role of HR in talent optimization
HR plays an important role in talent optimization. By leveraging critical people data, you can improve your culture, engagement, and new hire success rate.
Shannon Howard · 4 min read
Hiring
What millennials want from work: flexibility, not salary
Younger generations are prioritizing work-life balance and employer benefits on an equal—or even higher—level to compensation. How is your company adjusting?
Sophia Bernazzani · 5 min read