Posts Tagged ‘hiring decisions’
The Next Generation isn’t the Only Generation of Highly Qualified Candidates
Let’s talk about the more experienced, seasoned, and mature job seekers – yes, the over 50 crowd. Age discrimination is unfortunately a pervasive issue in the United States, affecting nearly every aspect of life. However, in today’s job market, it’s baffling why companies still refuse to give older Americans a fair chance when recruiting and…
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 MoreMajor Reason Companies Lose Good Job Candidates: Taking too Long!
This fact cannot be stressed enough; when the interview and hiring process drags on and on, top talent will give up and move on to other opportunities. A candidate-driven market naturally places candidates in the driver’s seat, thus shifting power away from the hiring company. This is especially true when it comes to those hard…
Read MorePlease Share Your Hiring Mangers – A Recruiter’s Plea
The unemployment rate in May fell to 3.8%, the lowest since April 2000, which means saying we are in a candidate driven market is an understatement. The talent shortage has led to a surge in companies seeking outside recruiting assistance. That’s good news for our industry of course, but with that comes an added responsibility…
Read More2017 Employment Market Update
We are already more than halfway through 2017. The unemployment rate remains low and companies continue to hire across most sectors with the exception of retail. Currently there are only 1.2 unemployed persons per job opening, leaving employers struggling to find candidates that fit their needs. A Few Observations We see a disconnect between candidates…
Read MoreWhen Does Interim Management Make Perfect Sense?
If you’ve never hired an interim executive manager or do not think you would be interested in that type of position fulfillment then please read on. By definition, interim executive management is the hiring of a temporary, experienced executive brought in to maintain management responsibilities during a defined period of transition, or to solve a…
Read MoreWhat are Boomerang Employees and Why Should I Care?
Last month in our Employment Market Outlook 2017, we referenced the increase in “boomerang employees” as a predicted trend moving into the New Year. Simply stated, a boomerang employee leaves a company, works elsewhere for a period of time, then returns to the same company and begins working there again. This may seem like an…
Read MoreAn Inside Look at Hiring for All Around “Good Fit”
The Q Works Group has a unique background in that our Managing Director, Joe Woerner, is German born and raised and has spent his career learning the importance of understanding cultural differences in the workplace. He has seen first-hand the pitfalls that can occur when companies hire people based on resume material alone, such as…
Read MorePassing the Reins to Generation X
Sandwiched between two behemoth generations, lies the lesser discussed, Generation X. Born between 1965 and 1978, Xers have a tendency to be overlooked in research studies since statistics generally lean towards encompassing mass. This is unfortunate since many of these, independent thinking (possibly once rebellious), latch-key kids have turned into great leaders. As a matter…
Read MoreUnlocking the Elusive Talent Pool: Valuing Transferable Skills
We know that there is a talent shortage in the market place and many industries that have never felt the crunch before can now relate. As recruiters, we have a front seat to all of the trouble and challenges that internal hiring team’s face, particularly in the current war for talent. So how do we…
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