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Engaged and satisfied employees not only contribute positively to your company’s work environment, but also drive innovation and productivity. On the other hand, high turnover rates can lead to increased recruitment costs, knowledge loss, and decreased morale among staff. Implementing effective strategies to encourage retention and engagement should be a top priority for forward thinking companies. Engagement encompasses the emotional commitment and enthusiasm your staff has towards their work and the company. It is a key indicator for performance, and companies with high employee engagement outperform those with low levels by 202%, according to a Dale Carnegie study. Retention refers to your company’s ability to

The number of people moving to gig work from the conventional nine-to-five increases each year, and it is an important consideration for all employers. The flexibility, working on your own terms, project-based work, and the availability of digital connectivity, is an attractive option for many individuals. The growth is fast and steady, with about 57 million gig workers in 2017 growing to almost 73 million in 2023. By 2028, it is expected there will be an estimated 90 million gig workers. So, as an employer, how does this trend impact you? If you are already hiring gig employees, or are considering it, you might want

Screening candidates can be one of the more time-consuming parts of the hiring process, but it is also one of the most important. Failing to invest time and effort into your screening process can end up being costly, and even open your business up to legal liabilities. In many cases, hiring a staffing company to help ensure you are doing a thorough vetting of applicants can bring peace of mind. They will look at each applicant and complete the background screening, saving you time, and the hassle of making a hire that might not work out in the long run. Ultimately, the careful evaluation of

Just because a candidate isn’t the right fit for your job opening right now, it doesn’t mean they won’t be in the future. And this isn’t the only reason you shouldn’t ghost a candidate for your position, even if they aren’t the right fit. Ghosting can also affect your business’s reputation and turn off future prospects. Following up with interviewees, even if you aren’t offering them the position, should always be a part of your recruiting checklist. What is Ghosting? Unfortunately, ghosting, a word associated with ignoring someone or failing to respond, has become a common occurrence in recruiting.  In a recent survey, 75% of