An applicant tracking system (ATS) is HR software used by business owners and hiring managers to keep track of open jobs they want to fill and the candidates who have applied for those jobs. It helps to manage every stage of the recruitment process—job openings, resumes, candidate screening, and job offers electronically. How an Applicant…
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Top 25 Employer Branding Tips from the Pros
Employer branding is the process of creating a work environment that encourages job seekers to apply, usually by being a great place to work. The best employer branding strategy starts with your existing employees, by creating a workplace culture that employees enjoy and that attracts top talent. Here are 25 of the best tips from…
7 Best Recruitment Software Options for 2018
Recruiting software is used to help businesses find top talent by posting to job boards and keeping track of applicant resumes. It prevents you from having to maintain paper files as you go through the interviewing process. Many push candidate data to your human resources system once you’ve chosen the right person for the job….
Top 27 Tips for Hiring Restaurant Servers from the Pros
An article by Restaurant Engine identified employees—specifically wait staff—in four of the ten major factors that affect restaurant profits. Hiring the right servers influences the success or failure of your business. With this in mind, we put together a list of expert tips on how to hire the right servers that will help you grow…
7 Best Free Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) for 2018
Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are software that HR, recruiters and hiring managers use to save time and source the best candidates. An ATS keeps track of job applicants throughout the recruiting process—from job posting to hire. Many ATS systems offer their software free to small businesses. Here are the best. Top 7 Free Applicant Tracking…
Top 25 Tips for Recruiting Passive Job Candidates
A passive candidate is a person who isn’t currently applying for jobs but who may be encouraged to come work for your company if you make them a compelling offer. Finding and recruiting passive candidates can enhance your recruiting efforts and pay off by bringing the best talent in your door. Thank you to Indeed…
Top 25 Tips for Hiring Restaurant Employees
According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2017 industry report, staffing challenges remain as the top concern for restaurant owners. When recruiting good restaurant employees is a challenge, how do you choose the right candidates for each job in a tighter market? One way to find great candidates is to use a job board like Indeed,…
Top 25 Employee Referral Program Ideas from the Pros
Employee referral programs reward employees who refer successful new hires to their business. The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) states that employee referrals are “employers’ top source of hires, delivering more than 30 percent of all hires.” That’s a great reason to build an employee referral program that helps recruit top talent. Thank you…
Personnel File: What to Include & Not Include [+Checklist]
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A personnel file is a paper or electronic folder for storing HR and payroll documents related to new, existing, or past employees. It should include basic employee and compensation information in compliance with federal and state labor laws. Understanding what employment records to store in a secure personnel file helps you avoid potential mistakes and…
Free Excel Test – How to Test & Hire the Right Candidate
Employers who want to prevent recruiting the wrong candidate often use skill-based assessments like Excel tests to ensure job applicants have the skills needed to do the job. There are free and paid Excel test options. We’ll provide a free sample Excel test, with templated communications to help you confirm a candidate’s Excel expertise. Indeed,…
30 Best Free Job Posting Sites in 2018
Job posting sites are used by employers to find job candidates. To help you find a job posting site that suits your industry and the types of workers you’re hiring, we’ll list 30 of the best free job posting sites below. We’ll also provide some hints to advertise and promote your open jobs to move…
New Employee Orientation With New Hire Orientation Checklist
A new employee orientation and onboarding checklist should include all the tasks required to make sure your employee has a memorable experience joining the company. Following a checklist prevents you from forgetting basic tasks, like payroll and compliance paperwork, office setup and security badges, or the most important task—making the new hire feel welcome. To…
