A variety of factors contribute to the success of an insurance company. Product knowledge is required, as is an aggressive sales strategy. You’ll also need proper financing to get your business off the ground. However, don’t overlook potentially the most important aspect of your company’s success: hiring and retaining your insurance workers! Your agents are … Continued
According to HubSpot’s 2020 State of Marketing report, video was the most-used type of marketing content – beating out other heavyweight contenders like email, blogs and infographics. In fact, 20% of respondents primarily use TikTok (the newest social network on the list) for video viewing. This doesn’t mean diving face first into TikTok, but it … Continued
Most HR and talent acquisition leaders focus on this single question: “What is it that candidates want?”. The key is to strengthen employer brand, speed time to hire and gain the attention of qualified candidates for open roles. All of these depend on the candidate experience. The ability to attract talent isn’t just crucial, it … Continued
Developing a strong employee value proposition (EVP) is a key to any recruiting and retention effort as part of a larger employer brand. At its most basic level, an EVP represents every value that an employer provides its employees — pay, benefits, training, career development opportunities and so on! Then, it is “marketed” to your … Continued
While it may come as no surprise to those in HR and recruiting, the rates of burnout across all industries have risen significantly. According to a recent report from Indeed, more than half of survey respondents reported that they’re experiencing burnout — up from the 43% who said the same in Indeed’s pre-Covid-19 survey. Is … Continued
The National Restaurant Association reports that hospitality industry workers are now earning an average of $19.57 per hour, a 13% increase from a year ago, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average hourly wage for full-time retail sales staff in the U.S. is $13 as of January 27, 2022. However, the range … Continued
One of the most frustrating parts of the recruitment process for potential employees can be when companies are not honest and transparent about how and when they make hires. Fairness and honesty can go a long way to make the recruitment process transparent. Candidates will appreciate these traits from any company. Applying for jobs can … Continued
With an ever-changing labor market, it can be difficult to make the hires that you need. It’s important to ensure you brainstorm creative recruitment ideas that will make your potential candidates feel more valued and show why your company is the right one to work for. Remember: effort and thought must be put into your … Continued
The gig economy was growing before COVID-19, but the pandemic caused a surge in workers signing up for on-demand talent (ODT) platforms. As recruiters struggle to compete, the use of ODT platforms is growing. So, employers must create a strategy to engage, recruit and hire these same gig workers for short-term positions. This is the … Continued
If you’re a restaurant owner, finding the right employees might be one of the biggest challenges you face. It’s not enough to have a great menu, a great wine list or a great location. You also need to recruit top-notch people you can trust to do the best job possible. Unfortunately, many restaurants fail because … Continued