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Get More Referrals

By Brad Stemmler | Published January 4, 2021

Networking and getting referrals are two of the most important skill sets for a successful recruiter to have. Gaining referrals is the lifeblood of recruiting and requires the right mindset. Early in my career I realized I needed to alter my attitude and habits to be more successful at obtaining referrals. Here are a some changes I made that may help you network and find that elusive candidate for that critical opening.

Should your HR Department Recruit?

By Gene Hankey | Published December 9, 2020

Should human resources’ responsibilities include recruiting? Many organizations rely on their HR leaders to wear many hats that require a diverse range of skills. They have to spread their time over so many responsibilities to meet all the demands of an organization. Your HR Manager might need to be a bona-fide superhero to keep up with the sheer volume of constantly changing responsibilities. Unless your organization dedicates someone to talent acquisition, it is optimistic to expect your HR department to have the time necessary to find the best talent.

How to Write Better Job Postings

By Brad Stemmler | Published November 13, 2020

There’s a way to write better job postings to increase the likelihood you’ll receive more applicants. Have you ever wondered why more candidates haven’t applied to your job posting? Perhaps your posting reads like a book or instruction manual, with long lists of responsibilities, requirements, or qualifications. When you read it, do you think it would entice you to apply?

How to Improve Employee Engagement

By Gene Hankey | Published October 7, 2020

How to improve employee engagement has certainly become a hot topic that many organizations are talking about these days. It’s not just about having happy employees. It’s a key ingredient to success and accomplishing employee engagement can pay dividends for your business. Studies have shown that when employees are engaged, organizations reap these benefits:

Tips for Performing Reference Checks

By Brad Stemmler | Published September 15, 2020

All too often, companies and hiring managers are enamored with a candidate based on a resume and an interview but breeze through reference checks as a formality. Checking references is a critical part of the hiring process that shouldn’t be glossed over and it’s more than just checking boxes.

6 Ways to Improve Your Employer Brand

By Brad Stemmler | Published September 2, 2020

In the age of digital and social media, making efforts to improve employer brand have become an important endeavor. What people think of your company’s culture significantly impacts your ability to attract and retain a quality workforce. Candidates have a wealth of information at their fingertips and more than ever before they are searching the web to learn about prospective employers before accepting a new position. Studies have shown that a strong employer brand can also improve retention by 28% (source)

Empty Car Lots Could Be Key Indicator for Manufacturers

By Gene Hankey | Published August 11, 2020

Have you driven by an auto dealer recently? Have you noticed the numbers of cars in those lots are dwindling? If you are looking to buy a new car, I have some bad news. The dealer’s lots are nearly empty. I drove by a local dealer today and noticed something interesting. To make it look like they have more inventory, the dealership actually had the cars parked front to back instead of side by side. If you are looking to purchase, these low inventories might be bad news. But it may bode well for manufacturing businesses moving forward.
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Recruiting After the Storm Subsides

By Gene Hankey | Published August 5, 2020

Besides work and the economy, have you ever thought about how many other ways COVID-19 has impacted us? It’s changed the way we do business, communicate, worship, shop, and even the way we greet one another. When is the last time you actually shook someone’s hand? How long do you think it will take before people are even comfortable resuming more normal activities?

When it Comes to Recruiting, You Can Lead a Horse to… Lumber?

By Brad Stemmler | Published July 30, 2020

A number of weeks ago, I called the CEO for a precision metal manufacturer. I heard they were hiring for a Director of Manufacturing and we wanted to recruit the position. The CEO explained that, while they sometimes outsource recruiting, they had a lot of applicants for the position and didn’t need exclusive support. I didn’t capture their business (you can’t win them all), but he invited me to contingently send any resumes I thought might match the position. This conversation was actually typical for a lot of sales calls.

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