Every HR professional in the constructions trades sector, whether it be electrical, industrial, plumbing, HVAC or PVF is tasked with the daunting real world challenge of Attracting, Qualifying, Securing and then Retaining top talent. This ‘recruitment cycle” can become all too encompassing during a regular business month. These tasks are just a single component of…
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…
The United States Department of Labor puts the cost of a bad hire at up to 30% of the employee’s wages for the first year. Therefore, hiring a recruiting firm to fill a role can be cost-effective when considering the long-term impact of making the right hire. While there are upfront costs associated with engaging…
As a candidate, when it comes to enhancing your chances of securing your next role, there are some things to keep in mind when working with a recruiter. Whether it be ensuring your LinkedIn profile is fully updated, polishing your resume, or brushing up on interview tactics/strategy, there are many efforts that play a role…
It’s an all-too-common situation – you’re unhappy with your current job so you find a new one that makes you a great offer. You go back to your employer to put in your notice and suddenly they are doing everything they can to retain you and make you happy. You might start second guessing your…
The last several years have seen many changes to the job hunting process, and one of the biggest changes has been the increasing popularity of Zoom interviews (or Microsoft Teams, Google Meeting, etc.). For many people, this may be a new experience for them as they begin looking for a new job in a totally…
Whether you are in a job you enjoy, in one you see as a stepping stone, or unemployed, seeking another job can be tedious and time-consuming, especially if your current job is demanding or you have other responsibilities such as family. You need to confirm your resume is up to date with all your accomplishments,…
The job market tends to be quiet in the run-up to the holidays. However, the first quarter of the year is usually one of the best times to look for a new position. So, if you have been considering moving to a new job, Q1 is an excellent time to prepare for a concerted job-seeking…
Update: In regards to the proposed mandate that required that workers at businesses with 100 or more employees get vaccinated or submit a negative Covid test weekly to enter the workplace and also required unvaccinated workers to wear masks indoors at work. The courts recently ruled that: “Although Congress has indisputably given OSHA the power…
Top 4 reasons your job posting is not getting results When a person becomes a job seeker there can be an endless set of obstacles that they face, many of which might cause frustration or make them question the company’s recruiting process. This can ultimately lead them to question if the role is even right…