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How to Hire and Retain Top Tech Talent

JazzHR

According to the Wall Street Journal , the technology skills gap is the highest it has been since the 2008 recession and technology recruiting challenges continue to hamper IT modernization efforts. A goal-oriented culture focused on small-wins can lead to innovative solutions for customers. Why Top Tech Talent is Important.

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For Undergraduate Business Students, Recruiting Starts Earlier than Ever

Arya Recruiting Robotics

This past fall, the McIntire School of Commerce and business schools across the nation hosted recruiters on their campuses as early as September, with resume deadlines and interviews for coveted business industry internships following not long after. Today’s economy is, luckily, very different than it was in 2008. When the U.S.

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Want to Retain Employees? Pay Them to Quit.

Staffing Talk

The company has made a reputation for unparalleled customer service (especially for a web company) and a unique culture. During the hiring process, they send all their applicants through two interviews: professional aptitude and personality, and both are of equal importance. In 2008, one percent. and “What is your theme song?”

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Three Learnings from 2020 for 2021 and Beyond

The Staffing Stream

In fact, the learnings from last year will continue to inform business, operations and culture at most companies in 2021. That means many of our team members did not experience 9/11 or the financial crisis of 2008, the two events that come closest to the devastating impact that COVID-19 had on the economy and our way of life.

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Four Strategies to Help Your Recruiter Help You Land That Role

TeamBuilderSearch

Recruiters can help match you with a great organization that fits with your goals, skill set, and cultural fit. Be open and honest about the type of role you are seeking, the size of organization you prefer, and the type of culture you see yourself thriving in. However, you can’t expect your recruiter to do all the work.

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5 Cost Cutting Tips For Staffing Companies

Staffing Talk

In 2008, global marketing, creative and digital staffing firm Aquent was spending a lot of money and time flying people to interviews. “We We didn’t have a great way of interviewing people face to face,” says Ann Webster , president of Boston-based Aquent. But just because employees expect change doesn’t mean it’s always easy.

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Building Your Company's Culture

Recruiting Blogs

Culture comes from the top. In fact, when we heard the term "Chief Culture Officers" we immediately thought how apt this was to describe anyone in a leadership position within a company. I have been a self-employed business owner since 2008. I also write regularly for a variety of publications on leadership and culture.

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