Retail is the second most popular job category in the United States, according to Indeed Job Trends, with a total 422,340 job postings on the site. In this post, we break down the most popular retail job titles. Choosing the right title for your retail employees will help you attract enough candidates for each job…
Top 10 Management Job Titles: What Makes a Good Candidate?
Management is the most popular job category in the United States, according to , with a total 445,546 job postings on the site. Finding a good manager isn’t easy, and choosing the right title for your management positions can help you attract better candidates and even help anticipate demand for different types of management level…
Top 10 Most Popular Utility Job Titles
Utility is the sixth most popular job category in the United States, according to , with a total 236,476 job postings on the site. In this post, we break down the most popular job titles in utility. Utility is an area where you have to determine which positions require professional training, certification, or a license….
Should You Hire an HR Manager or Recruiter?
When you need to hire someone, you have two choices. You can use an internal HR manager, someone who is on your payroll and focuses some or all of their time sourcing candidates and hiring. Alternatively, you can hire an external recruiter, a third-party firm or individual who helps companies find qualified job candidates. Both…
Company Benefits Stats: Why You Should Offer Employee Benefits
For many small business owners, offering employee benefits beyond those legally required is a “maybe someday” kind of thing. They take time and energy to set up and sap money from your revenue stream. But offering good benefits package now can pay off in a big way for your business down the line. 71% of…
Marketing Recruitment: How to Use Indeed to Find the Right Candidates
Having a solid marketing expert, or marketing team, is essential for small businesses who want to grow. In this guide, we show you a marketing recruitment process that helps you find the best possible candidates in the most efficient amount of time. Why We’re Using Indeed For Marketing Recruitment is the largest job board in…
The Most Common Illegal Interview Questions & How to Avoid Them
There are many seemingly conversational topics that can be interpreted as illegal when asked during an interview. Something as simple as, “Oh, I grew up there too!” can be interpreted as a potential bias and thus would fall under an illegal interview question. The best way to avoid illegal interview questions is to first know…
Reference Letter Template & Tips for Writing an Effective Letter
A reference letter or letter of recommendation is a formal document that speaks of someone’s work experience, personal qualities, and/or academic performance. It can be written by an employer, colleague, client, teacher, or someone who can attest to a person’s capabilities and character. If you are asked to write a letter on someone’s behalf, it’s…
15 Recruiting Statistics That You Should Know
Keeping up with hiring statistics gives recruiters an edge in this highly competitive industry. Is the job market driven by employers or by candidates? How many days does it take to fill a role? What is the value of hiring star employees? These 15 insightful recruiting statistics answer these questions and more. 1. What percent…
How to Be a Good Manager: The Ultimate Guide
Learning how to be a good manager is a combination of effort, understanding your role as a manager, your team’s role as your employees, and a bit of practice. Whether you were just promoted to your first managerial role or if you are simply looking for ways to become a better manager, this article is…
How to Set Up a Profit Sharing Plan
A profit sharing plan can be an innovative compensation strategy for business owners to motivate and reward their employees. There are 2 kinds of profit sharing plans: those that defer profits to a retirement plan and those that make profits a part of the base compensation plan. We also will talk about gainsharing here, another…
Salary Comparison: How to Know If Your Small Business is Paying Fairly
Performing a salary comparison should be an annual activity for every business owner, or HR manager. Doing annual salary comparisons ensures that you are paying your employees fairly and in line with the going local market rate for their position. Not only is this the best practice from an HR standpoint, but it will also…