Most job posting sites start as cheap as $5 a day for employers to advertise an open role and up to hundreds of dollars a month for plan memberships. Many sites offer free trials, free postings, mobile apps, and other services such as applicant tracking. If you’re posting jobs to more than one job board,…
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Patrick Proctor
Patrick Proctor, SHRM-SCP, is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources and has consulted and operated at the C-suite and executive levels for more than 15 years. He actively maintains expertise within the worlds of human resources, organizational development, operations management, and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Patrick is a contributor to Fit Small Business and writes about HR and business management topics impacting leaders today.
Resume Screening in 5 Steps: The Ultimate Guide
Resume screening is the process of looking over a resume to search for information that corresponds to the requirements of a job opening. Resume screening as a function is being enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI) programming that can scan the resume document for keywords, and parse the results to create a searchable applicant profile. Knowing…
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA): Definition & Free Template
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA), also known as a confidentiality agreement, is a legal document used to safeguard your business’ proprietary information and data. An NDA is used by businesses when sharing this type of information with at least one other person or organization. The document states that the information cannot be disclosed by one or…
Glassdoor vs Indeed: Pricing, Features & What’s Best in 2020
Many wonder what the difference is between Glassdoor and Indeed, and many other job posting resources out there today. We will focus mostly on Indeed and Glassdoor, while offering a great alternative to both options. Glassdoor is a database of company reviews, CEO approval ratings, salary reports, interview reviews, salary tools, and a free job…
How to Write & Post a Job Ad in 5 Steps
Advertising for open positions and finding the perfect candidates to fill your jobs is a critical task for any organization. In some cases smaller, industry-specific job boards are best, while in others a posting on the largest, most far-reaching job boards is what is needed. Planning your recruitment strategies ahead of time will result in…
Employer Branding—6 Steps to Make People Want to Work for You
How you are perceived by current employees, job candidates, and those who may apply for future opportunities is largely tied directly to your employer brand. Employer branding can have a huge impact on attracting and retaining enough high-quality talent, which in turn will help you grow and compete within your industry effectively. In this article,…
What Is a Non-Compete Agreement? + Free Template
A Non-compete Agreement (NCA) is used to safeguard a business’s competitive interests. This agreement, or contract, is used by a business when it has a unique or well-performing product, service, or sales platform with clientele that could be depreciated with departing employees. Non-compete Agreements are used to keep current employees or other associates, like clients…
6 Strategies to Engaging and Retaining Remote Employees
Now more than ever, employers are eager to engage their remote employees within their organization. The number of people who work from home has increased 173% since 2005, and now 4.3 million people in the United States work from home at least half the time. Keeping them engaged by providing clear communication, a strong sense…
How to Hire Employees in 7 Steps [+ Free Checklist]
Hiring great employees is the key to growing your business. A thoughtful hiring process includes well-written job descriptions, recruitment ads, interview processes, and strong compensation packages. All of these steps will help you find the right talent for your work requirements. A sound hiring process also prevents potential labor law violations and turnovers. Download our…
What is ZipRecruiter: Features, Pricing, & How It Works
ZipRecruiter is a job aggregator that automatically updates job advertisements from multiple internet sources and consolidates it in one place for easy viewing. ZipRecruiter also is a prolific resume search tool, and job search engine. Once an employer posts a job on ZipRecruiter, it’s pushed to 100+ different job boards. These features make ZipRecruiter a…
How to Develop a “Careers Page” on Your Company Website
Some 50% of company websites lack a careers page or have a very simple, text-based page that lists jobs and links. A fully-featured careers page, with images, links, and information on company culture helps you standout so that you attract stand-out candidates as well. We’ve covered the most important rules and tips for building an…
Employee Drug Testing: Compliance, Providers & Cost
Setting up employee drug screening requires awareness of compliance related rules to conduct fairly and legally. Finding certified drug screening providers (required in some states), creating a drug testing policy and budgeting for drug screening costs are essential to building a strong screening program. While more than half of all businesses drug screen employees, only…