“We need to hire a new sales rep. Alice quit.” As an HR professional, unexpected talent acquisition can completely derail your schedule for the next few months. The hiring process can be a daunting task to add to an already full HR plate. In fact, a 2016 survey by Officevibe reports it takes an average of 27 […]
This post is part of a series of articles that will be written in a more personal format from Spark Hire CEO, Josh Tolan. These articles will reference specific questions asked on Quora. Question: What are the best methods for sourcing, screening, and hiring top talent? I’m going to approach my response with the assumption […]
It is easy for companies to say they offer job diversity, but only the ones that embed inclusion and diversity in their everyday practices are truly diverse organizations. Diversity encompasses the ability to create a workforce that brings an interesting point-of-view to the table. One area to practice diversity and inclusion is during the hiring […]
Hiring managers face a steep hill battle when looking for qualified job candidates. A 2016 study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) reported that 68 percent of HR professionals across industries are having problems with recruiting in the current talent market. Half of the organizations surveyed cited factors such as a low number […]
You’re out on a camping trip, and you decide to catch fish for dinner. You get your fishing pole, bait, and hook, then go out into the water and cast your line. For two days, you use the same hook, line, and bait with a great deal of success. You think to yourself, “wow, fishing is […]