Jennifer Soper

In today’s fast-paced work world, it’s becoming increasingly common for companies to hire remotely. There are steps you can take to ensure you are hiring remote employees who are just as successful and productive as on-site employees. Being clear about what you’re looking for in a candidate, defining the skills and experience required for the…

Social recruiting is the process of finding new employees by advertising on and reaching out through social media, personal networks, and job search websites. It is increasingly a strategy that companies of all sizes employ, as it helps employers connect quickly and easily with potential applicants and candidates. This article covers the benefits of social…

When you create a career page on your website it should be a fully featured page with images, links, and information on company culture that helps your business stand out. It should also list what job opportunities are available and inform the job seeker why they should work for your company. Be sure to provide…

African American job sites focus on a specific demographic and are good tools for employers looking for qualified workers and wanting to improve the overall diversity of their companies. These specialized sites allow employers and candidates to reach beyond local job sources, increasing the chances of finding the right employment match. Our top eight African…

Hiring administrative assistants seems simple. Still, because admins handle many different tasks, you need to narrow down what you’re looking for. The following steps will guide you through how to hire an administrative assistant. Determine required skills Decide salary range Create an admin job description (with free template) Post job ad Interview candidates Make an…

No matter how much time and money you spend strengthening your company culture and investing in your people, your business may still be affected by employee theft—of money, of confidential data, of time. Understanding this issue is key to combating or even preventing it. Read through the employee theft statistics and trends below and learn…

The foundation of a successful panel interview—a recruitment practice that involves a group of team members interviewing one candidate—is thoughtful planning. In their best form, these group interviews allow interviewers to combine their strengths, perspectives, and experiences—leading to effective and comprehensive questions. Follow these steps to structure a panel interview successfully: Select your interview team…

LinkedIn is a top spot for job seekers and companies looking to hire new employees, with more than half a billion members (in more than 200 countries). Your first step to finding quality talent is learning how to post a job on LinkedIn. We will guide you through a quick step-by-step process to getting your…

A structured interview is a set, repeatable interview process that provides each candidate with the same questions in the same order. Using this process allows for less subjectivity when reviewing applicants, hopefully leading to hiring the best and most qualified person. The central piece of a structured interview is the preplanned questions you ask every…

An employee assistance program (EAP) offers support for personal and workplace problems that can affect employee output at work and satisfaction and happiness at home. Most EAPs help employees with substance abuse and mental health issues but can also cover family issues, wellness concerns, and retirement planning. As you explore the possibility of an EAP…

Glassdoor and Indeed both aim to help businesses improve recruiting and hiring. However, their platforms serve slightly different purposes, so we compared the two to help you understand the differences and how you can best use both. Glassdoor and Indeed both offer free plans for employers. Additionally, you can upgrade to a paid plan for…

Managers are integral to any business’s efficient and effective operations. For that reason, knowing how to hire a manager or supervisor is essential to recruiting qualified talent who fit with the corporate culture and will add to the strength and diversity of the team as a whole. Employing the best managers for your company is…