The manufacturing industry is facing a worker shortage as more things become automated and the current workforce ages out of the industry. However, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to find good help. There are plenty of impressive candidates if you know where to look. The trick is to avoid some common mistakes that manufacturing recruiters … Continued
Trucking is a big business in the United States. In 2020, there were over 1.7 million truck drivers employed in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That number is only expected to grow in the coming years as the demand for goods shipped by truck continues to increase. With interest in trucking … Continued
With teacher shortages reported across the country, ensuring your school is doing everything possible to attract and retain quality educators is more important than ever. Teachers not only play a vital role in shaping the minds of our future generations, but they also contribute to the economy and society as a whole. That’s why finding … Continued
Looking to maximize the number of candidates you attract with your job advertisements? We recently hosted a webinar with our CEO, Thad Price, on how to use recruitment marketing to: You can watch the on-demand webinar here and check out these FAQs to learn how to make the most of your job ads! What is … Continued
A variety of factors contribute to the success of an insurance company. Product knowledge is required, as is an aggressive sales strategy. You’ll also need proper financing to get your business off the ground. However, don’t overlook potentially the most important aspect of your company’s success: hiring and retaining your insurance workers! Your agents are … Continued
According to HubSpot’s 2020 State of Marketing report, video was the most-used type of marketing content – beating out other heavyweight contenders like email, blogs and infographics. In fact, 20% of respondents primarily use TikTok (the newest social network on the list) for video viewing. This doesn’t mean diving face first into TikTok, but it … Continued
Developing a strong employee value proposition (EVP) is a key to any recruiting and retention effort as part of a larger employer brand. At its most basic level, an EVP represents every value that an employer provides its employees — pay, benefits, training, career development opportunities and so on! Then, it is “marketed” to your … Continued
One of the most frustrating parts of the recruitment process for potential employees can be when companies are not honest and transparent about how and when they make hires. Fairness and honesty can go a long way to make the recruitment process transparent. Candidates will appreciate these traits from any company. Applying for jobs can … Continued
With an ever-changing labor market, it can be difficult to make the hires that you need. It’s important to ensure you brainstorm creative recruitment ideas that will make your potential candidates feel more valued and show why your company is the right one to work for. Remember: effort and thought must be put into your … Continued
The gig economy was growing before COVID-19, but the pandemic caused a surge in workers signing up for on-demand talent (ODT) platforms. As recruiters struggle to compete, the use of ODT platforms is growing. So, employers must create a strategy to engage, recruit and hire these same gig workers for short-term positions. This is the … Continued