Finding the right person for your open job positions is key to keeping your business functioning. However, it can sometimes seem mystifying to figure out the top things job seekers are looking for. It can be difficult to know what is most important to candidates. Do you know what you need to do to attract…
Working from home has certainly been a big adjustment for many companies in our industry. Dealing with the pandemic and learning how to adapt to all the changes has been an ongoing process. However, while most employees and job seekers say that the flexibility to work from home is very important to them, many employers…
This has been a rough year for most companies, with COVID-19 forcing many changes in the way the world does business. As we look ahead to 2021, here are seven key recruiting and hiring trends that we anticipate will continue to reshape the way companies think about employees and talent acquisition. 1. REMOTE EMPLOYEES Working…
This year COVID-19 certainly has had an effect on the distribution sector and forced businesses into changes we never expected. This is especially true in sales. As the roles of the inside sales and outside sales team continue to get tweaked, the age-old discussion on sales compensation models has begun once again. The inevitable evolution…
Most forward-thinking companies look at the hiring of a recruitment firm from a return on investment viewpoint versus purely as an expense. Hiring a good recruiter can have an ROI and top talent can make a lasting impact on an organization. Time is money In many industries, including recruitment, time is money. And in any…
RECRUITING IN 2020 What a frustrating and crazy year 2020 has been! The pandemic has greatly impacted almost all businesses in our industry. Many employers have had to put in place a hiring freeze or even lay employees off. As companies are beginning to get their feet back under them, replacing lost employees or filling…
Todays hiring climate varies greatly based upon the business sectors that you are working in. Nevertheless, we are seeing some trends which seem to appear repeatedly. Technology skills are at a premium Whether you are an industry “rookie” (<5 years) or a seasoned veteran , the use of technology is at a premium. Can’t speak,…
When someone says they are going to want to hire a consultant or recruiter for a specific assignment, the initial thought is “added expense”. Unfortunately that is the way it is. Why not think “added value”. Recruiters and Consultants should be domain experts within their field of specialty. In recruitment, it isn’t about just being…
Things to consider in the interview process GRN Coastal takes great pride in ensuring a crisp level of feedback to our clients and candidates. This document outlines a few thoughts that we have received from multiple candidates that have interviewed with multiple clients of ours. We conduct post interview sessions with each candidate after they…