Posts Tagged ‘employment culture’
Executive Corner – Safe is Nice, But Nice isn’t Always Safe
Meet Sarah, a Project Manager at a marketing firm. Her boss, Alex, was generally nice and easy to talk to (about non-work-related topics), but highly critical and quick to dismiss ideas that didn’t align with his own. The work environment was tense, with little room for open dialogue regarding projects. One day, Sarah came up…
Read MoreThe Importance of Cultural Fit in Hiring: Insight from The Q Works Group
At Q Works Group, our team of recruiters and account managers has witnessed firsthand the negative impact of hiring based solely on a candidate’s resume. From that, we’ve learned that hiring for experience and not behavior is not the best method in the hiring process. We’ve also realized that many companies overlook the crucial aspect…
Read MoreCultural Compatibility: Recruiting and Hiring the Right Fit
At the Q Works Group, our team has a unique advantage as we have four members who were born and raised in Europe. Their careers have taught them the significance of understanding and embracing cultural differences in the workplace. They have witnessed firsthand the issues that can arise when companies only focus on resume qualifications…
Read More5 Tips to Prevent Candidate Turndowns
As recruiters in such a competitive employment market we are hearing about more offers being turned down and candidates dropping out of the process. So we wanted to share 5 ways you can reduce the risk of wasting anyone’s time. Don’t make a low ball offer in today’s market Although this was a normal tactic…
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