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Hiring Essentials for Managers

Gain practical hiring essentials and insights tailored for managers. Learn how to attract top talent, streamline the interview process, and make confident hiring decisions that strengthen your team.

The Complete Guide to Mastering the Hiring Process

This comprehensive guide will take you through the six steps of the hiring process, from the initial planning stages to successfully onboarding new employees. We’ll also provide you with actionable insights and tips to help you streamline your recruitment efforts.

Kaylyn McKenna Oct 9, 2024

How to Create a Hiring Budget That Attracts Top Talent Without Breaking the Bank

Recruiting the right talent is one of the most exciting steps in growing your business. But how can you attract top-tier candidates while keeping costs in check? It might seem like a challenge, but by being strategic, you can develop a recruitment plan that gets the best of both worlds—top talent and financial smarts. This guide will take you thr

Jocelyn Baker Oct 2, 2024

The STAR Interview Process

Once you’ve sorted through your candidates and sent out interview invitations, it’s time to prepare the job interview questions. One popular method of asking and responding to interview questions is the STAR interview process, also known as the STAR interview method.

Kaylyn McKenna Sep 16, 2024

What Is An ATS (Applicant Tracking System)?

Recruiting is one of the biggest challenges for growing businesses. Sorting through dozens of resumes to find the candidates with the skills you need can be tedious. An applicant tracking system (ATS) is one solution that can address some of the biggest recruiting woes and streamline your hiring process to get open roles filled faster.

Kaylyn McKenna Aug 14, 2024

Culture Fit vs. Culture Add: What to Know Before Hiring

At the heart of the evolution from “culture fit” to “culture add” is this idea: It is not sameness that helps us grow. We grow when we meet new people, discover different ideas, and consider fresh perspectives. Here, we’ll explore the biases associated with culture fit, the benefits of hiring for culture add, and practical steps to incorp

Jocelyn Baker Aug 7, 2024

How to Create a Careers Page (with 15 Inspiring Examples)

Job seekers today conduct thorough research before applying, often starting with your company’s career page. These pages provide insights into your values and culture, influencing which roles candidates pursue. Discover why branded career pages are crucial for attracting top talent and get tips to create compelling pages. Explore 15 standout exam

Ana Gotter Jul 31, 2024

All About Hiring Seasonal Employees

Many businesses face seasonal spikes in demand that require increasing staff by hiring seasonal employees. Here’s how companies can find reliable, high-performing temporary employees to maintain productivity and customer service, even in their busiest seasons.

Ryan Lawrence Jul 16, 2024

What is Negligent Hiring? Everything Employers Should Know

Negligent hiring is a legal concept that all employers should understand. In this blog, we’ll explore what negligent hiring is, provide real-world examples, and offer actionable steps to prevent it. Taking the right hiring precautions can help businesses avoid negligent hiring claims while helping you build a great team.

Kaylyn McKenna Jul 13, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Internal Recruitment (Benefits, Strategies, and How to Promote From Within Successfully)

When most of us talk about hiring, we think of job postings, recruiters, and lengthy interviews. But that’s only half the picture. Internal recruiting can be faster and more cost-effective than external hiring. It can also help you boost morale and productivity.

Helen Anne Travis Jul 8, 2024

Reference Check Questions: What To Ask Before Hiring Someone

Asking the right reference check questions can help hiring managers view their top candidates better.

Kaylyn McKenna Jul 6, 2024

35 Law Firm Interview Questions to Ask Candidates

Assessing candidates for jobs in law can be complex, but a solid interview process can help you make the best decision. Asking the right law firm interview questions provides greater insight into a person’s skills and abilities and determines how well they’ll acclimate to the firm’s culture. Also, the questions included here can prepare candi

Stacie Adams Jun 20, 2024

How to Use the 4-Step WHO Interview Method to Hire Top Talent

Discover the power of the Who interview method—a proven approach designed to help you identify and hire the best talent out there. This four-step process is more than just an interview; it's a strategic framework enabling you to evaluate candidates and assemble a team of A players systematically.

Anna Petron Jun 10, 2024
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How to Calculate Your Candidate Conversion Rate

By calculating your candidate conversion rate, you can evaluate the true effectiveness of your current hiring strategy—and make the necessary changes if that strategy is not living up to expectations.

Stacie Adams Mar 26, 2025

Quality of Start vs. Quality of Hire: Important HR Metrics

Leighann Emo

How to Calculate and Improve Your Job Offer Acceptance Rate

Anna Petron

How to Post Jobs on LinkedIn: A Quick Guide for Employers

Stacie Adams

How the Right Legal Intake Specialist Boosts Your Firm’s ROI

Ryan Lawrence

How to Manage a Multilingual Team at Work: Strategies for Success

Ana Gotter