Archive for March 2022
Speed Up Construction Hiring: 5 Ways To Beat The Labor Shortage
Construction hiring continues to be challenging. According to the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), there were 415,000 open construction jobs in March 2022. It’s no secret that many construction employers are struggling to find workers. Construction lost 600,000 jobs during the downturn. Many had been held by boomers who either retired or left the industry.…
Read MoreSolve Small Business Hiring With an Applicant Tracking System
What is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)? An applicant tracking system is a type of HR software that automates the hiring and onboarding process. Small businesses that rely on manual hiring processes will struggle in today’s competitive talent market. Regardless of your hiring needs or type of business, an ATS will make hiring easier and…
Read More8 Employee Time Tracking Tools for Small Businesses
How do you choose time tracking tools for your small business? Time tracking tools can give small businesses a competitive edge. Are you taking advantage of them? First things first: What is a time tracking tool? Time tracking tools automate employee time and attendance The software creates timecards and stores them online Import time data…
Read MoreNurture Passive Candidates to Overcome Bad Timing
If you are struggling to hire, consider targeting passive candidates. Although it may not help you immediately, it’s important for your long-term strategy. To be successful, formalize a process for nurturing passive candidates. It should be as systematic as your process for active applicants. Perhaps you’ve previously lost a great hire because of bad timing.…
Read MoreHow Do I Create a Human Resources Resume? [5 Tips to Outshine the Competition and Land an HR Job]
Writing a Human Resources resume can be tricky. To work in Human Resources, you need to do it all. You deal with finances, benefits, and workplace laws. Recruiting is closely aligned with marketing. Working with employees requires the people skills of a social worker. Most candidates don’t have degrees in accounting, marketing, law, and psychology.…
Read MoreHow Your Small Business HR Strategy Can Help You Scale
By Grace Lau, Director of Growth Content, Dialpad Startups and small businesses are all about speed and agility. As we’ll see, a little bit of investment into a small business HR strategy now will make scaling your business so much easier in the long term. You don’t necessarily need to hire a full-time employee. There…
Read MoreFuture-Proof Your Human Resources Career: Highest Paying HR Functions
Updated March 3, 2022 The Highest Paying HR Functions Companies are relying more extensively on Human Resources. It’s a great time to pursue a career in HR because there are expanding opportunities. For example, niche specialties that emerged in the past few years are becoming mainstream. In addition, salaries are increasing. If you are considering…
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