LinkedIn just recently published their 2024 Future of Recruiting report. This is always an excellent read as they poll thousands of recruiting professionals to compile their data. Below we give our readers our view on Linkedin’s six big trends and how it affects wholesale distribution and Manufacturing. AI will supercharge recruiting. AI will assist recruiters…
One of the most common concerns we hear from candidates after their first few conversations or interviews with a company is they still lack an understanding of what the day-to-day process will feel like. It is great for hiring managers to express the vision of a role’s purpose, the long-term benefits for the employee and…
You always hear top execs saying they have the best team and people. “People” are a company’s biggest asset. But today, many companies are faced with the real-world challenge of retaining that top talent. This challenge rests on management’s shoulders. Employees typically quit because of their boss, not the company. A January 2024 study by…
When a recruiter says they know what you do, how do they really understand what you do if they haven’t done it themselves or worked in the industry? Don’t be fooled when a recruiter says they are the best and most experienced in the business. Don’t be fooled when they say they understand your products,…
The emergence of remote work and telecommunicating has greatly influenced the evolution of the modern workplace. We have seen a lot of changes in how companies and clients view remote work. As organizations adapt to changing dynamics and technological advancements, working from home has become increasingly common. While the advantages of working from home, such…
Maybe it is time to rethink recruitment as times are changing (and they have been for the last several years). In our industries, we always hear about the need to get youth interested, but very few companies take action. Wouldn’t it be ideal to plant seeds early on about a profession in distribution? How can…
One of the biggest challenges affecting distributors today is planning for a succession of skilled employees. This can be due to an employee being promoted or an eventual retirement. The best succession planning happens a few years out, but most companies are not typically ready to address this key issue. The best successors come from…
In today’s competitive sales environment, sales managers and business leaders are turning increasingly to data analytics for insight and answers as to how to better penetrate accounts, increase sales, and grow revenues. Distributors and manufacturers are leaning on data to aid in making decisions. We are now seeing more companies looking to hire someone as…
What is the Right Fit? Covid has changed the way employers and employees look at the job market. The right fit employee of yesteryear may not be the best fit for today’s working environment. In the last few years, much has changed – from where you work, how you work and who you work with.…
The Key to Recruitment Success The #1 thing you can do to win over candidates Finding the right person for your company’s job openings is usually a challenging process. There are many variables that factor into the journey of hiring the best candidate, and sometimes the entire task can feel overwhelming. As the recruitment process…