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Employee turnover is more than just a hassle — it’s incredibly pricey. It costs between 30 percent and 50 percent of an entry-level employee’s annual salary to replace them, rising to 150 percent for mid-level workers, and an overwhelming 400 percent for executives. If you’ve noticed a steady stream of talent walking out your door, […]
Can you put a dollar value on your skill set? If not, you may be cheating yourself out of the salary you deserve. It’s always important to know your market value, but if you’re looking for a new job, it’s imperative. If you don’t know what you’re worth, you won’t know if a prospective employer […]
Competition to hire top healthcare professionals is pretty intense. In fact, there are currently approximately 6,100 Primary Care Healthcare Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), 4,900 Dental HPSAs and 4,000 Mental Health HPSAs. Top talent has their choice of positions, so it’s important to know what they’re looking for in their job search, to ensure they choose […]
As of July 2, 2015, the average unemployment period of an American worker is 28.1 weeks, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you belong to this group, you’re probably feeling a bit discouraged, but it’s important to keep your chin up. Getting a great job is challenging enough when you’re gainfully employed, […]
Sending out the same generic resume for every position you’re applying for is no longer an acceptable practice. If you want to capture the attention of the hiring manager, you’re going to need to go the extra mile to prove you have what it takes to be considered for the position. Here are some tips […]
A good online reputation can catapult your company to success by making top talent want to work for you, but a bad one can be detrimental. A total of 83 percent of job seekers use reviews to decide whether or not they want to apply for a job at a company. If you don’t know […]
During a job search, many candidates make the mistake of focusing on the technical requirements of the position. While these abilities are important, it’s just as important to consider the “soft skills” necessary to the job. This skill set often involves personality traits or learned behaviors that can be applied to interpersonal relationships and the […]
There’s a lot involved with bringing on temporary support staff, and one important step is ensuring that your existing staff are prepared for the addition. Keeping your staff in the dark about incoming temporary help can foster resentment and ill-will towards both management and the new temps. By informing them of the coming changes, you […]
All job seekers know about the importance of having a great resume and cover letter, but how are your references looking? Most employers will ask for professional references, particularly if you’ve had a successful interview, so it’s important to have your references prepared ahead of time. These tips will help ensure that you have the […]
Human resources professionals and hiring managers are always facing a number of challenges when it comes to recruitment and hiring. In today’s business landscape, hiring has become an even bigger issue than before — because employees are the new competitive edge, and more companies are racing to acquire top talent before their competition does. Here […]