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…
Hiring a recruiting firm is a good first step towards finding your next star employee, but how do you know what firm to hire, or what makes a good recruiter? In this blog post, we’re going to tell you why we think industry experience matters when hiring a recruitment firm, and why that makes GRN…
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…
COVID-19 has changed our industry in so many ways (see our blog post on how it’s affecting your recruiting efforts), but no position has been (or will be) affected more than the role of the outside sales rep. As a recruitment firm that works with clients across multiple verticals such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, industrial…
Distributors have certainly been navigating through unprecedented times during COVID-19, and as a recruitment firm, we have seen a lot of variations on how businesses have reacted to keep their employees and candidates safe during this pandemic. Here are a few things to consider. Recruitment climate: there is an abundance of candidates on the market.…
This is the final article of the 5-part series on HR trends and industry insights. Each article has focused on key areas affecting HR professionals and senior executives. This series of articles has highlighted key industry data which will hopefully allow readers to benchmark their own company and be in position for success going forward.…