Expert Value: Finding the Stars
As the global economy becomes more and more dependent on technology and innovation, companies must look at their talent and determine the expert value in each of their employees. Finding the stars and creating an environment that your experts want to be a part of is a challenge that every employer must face in today’s fast-paced digital world. Many specialized professionals (i.e. scientists, engineers, doctors, accountants) are more interested in developing their own professional expertise than in finding a management career track. Forcing natural experts into management career paths goes against the success of their own personal career goals. Instead [...]
Emotional Intelligence and New Hires
Personality tests and skills-based competencies have been a part of recruiting and hiring decisions for quite some time now, but are you considering the Emotional Intelligence (EI) of your potential hires? According to Bamboo HR, 1 in 3 HR Managers are placing increased importance on EI in their hiring decisions. Is your organization part of that 1 in 3? I know you’re probably thinking… [tweetthis]Emotional Intelligence – What is it and why does it matter?[/tweetthis] […]
Social Media and Recruitment
Love it or Hate it, social media is not going anywhere. Along with it comes the debate over whether or not to use it in recruitment and then, how and when to use it . I’ve heard arguments on so many sides of it. “Don’t Use It” Social media profiles can give potential employers more information than they need to make employment decisions. For example, the photos may tell you information about age, gender, and national origin. The profiles may tell you about religious beliefs or sexual orientation. The content on their page may suggest political affiliation or show details [...]
Pinpoint: Interviewing Skills and the On-Demand Workforce
Interviewing potential candidates for a new job position can be tough. Sharpen your skills with these quick tips from our hiring experts. Also in this month's issue: the unique challenges and benefits of the on-demand workforce. [gview file="https://peoplescapehr.com/wp-content/uploads/PINPoint-Vol2-Iss2.pdf"]