An interview is still the most common way to learn more about a candidate beyond what’s listed on their resume. Job seekers probably have a general idea of what to expect in an interview, but that experience can vary widely from company to company. Structured...
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Over half the workforce in the United States is comprised of hourly employees. In 2023, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that number as 80.5 million workers aged 18 and older, and many industries rely on hourly employees for maximum efficiency. Businesses that...
Small Business Hiring in 2026: Competing With Big Companies for Top Talent
Working for a small business can offer many advantages over working for a large corporation. But when it comes to recruiting, it can be difficult to compete with big companies to get your name out there and attract top talent. Job searches may overlook your company if...
Analyzing Responsibilities and Job Tasks When Hiring
Job analysis is an important task of hiring managers. It can be a powerful tool to ensure you fill open positions with the most qualified candidates. Consider how implementing job analysis into your workflow may produce beneficial results. What is Job Analysis? Job...
How Automation in Recruiting Frees HR Teams to Focus on People
The most effective recruiting practices are a combination of automation and the personal touch. Implementing automation frees up your HR team to focus on the person behind the résumé, and helps your company recruit top talent. Consider some of the many benefits of...
How to Build a Consistent, Compliant Hiring Process Across Locations
For small businesses with multiple locations, it’s important to establish consistent hiring practices, not only for compliance but also to preserve your brand identity. Building a consistent hiring program may present some challenges across locations. Read on for some...
How an Applicant Tracking System Helps Reduce Hiring Bias
Recruiting is a task that can have many goals. Your company may aim to achieve the quickest turnaround, attract the highest-quality hires, and foster job satisfaction and retention through robust onboarding programs and work-life balance-focused policies. To focus...
Top Hiring Metrics Every Employer Should Be Tracking in 2026
Hiring metrics are a valuable tool to track the success of your company’s recruitment efforts. In a competitive market, attracting top talent requires attention to every aspect of the hiring process. If you’re not sure where to start, consider some of the following...
Writing Job Descriptions That Attract the Right Candidates (Not Just More)
Job descriptions are often the first introduction someone has to your company, and they have the potential to set a lasting impression. When hiring feels urgent, it may feel easy to just press send on a hastily-assembled or recycled job description. But consider some...
Streamline Your Hiring Process without Compromising on Quality
Traditional hiring methods follow a tried-and-true process that may have room for improvement. It’s easy to stick with what works, but consider some of the following ways to help streamline your hiring process – and still find the quality candidates your company needs...
Why Candidate Experience Matters More Than Ever (And How to Improve Yours)
Within the ebbs and flows of the job market one thing stays consistent: the potential candidate experience matters. Your company’s ability to hire top talent starts with creating a positive experience with clarity, transparency, communication, and speed. Read on to...
The Most Common Hiring Bottlenecks—and How to Eliminate Them
In a perfect world, your hiring process would never experience a bottleneck. But as with anything where humans run the show, disruptions and obstacles are bound to get in the way of your goals. Luckily, there are tools and solutions to help with these common hiring...