The True Cost of a Bad Hire
August 3, 2011Read moreAn organization can spend months determining whether they need to make a new hire. Then, the job description, requirements, and duties are hashed out – sometimes by one person, more often by a team of employees. By the time you finally make it to the hiring process, your organization could have spent several months preparing. Once you’re ready to start
0Peoplelink Announces August Shining Star
July 28, 2011Read morePeoplelink is happy to announce that Ms. Barbara Ridley has been chosen as August’s Shining Star employee. Barbara works at Biomet in Warsaw, Indiana. She reports to the Warsaw, Indiana Peoplelink branch office. Barbara started her employment with Peoplelink as a Biomet Contract Sales Associate back in November, 2010. As a Contract Sales Associate, Barbara works with customers and
3 Tips for Effective Reference Checks
July 26, 2011Read moreReference checks are typically a “no-brainer” component of the hiring process. There are several variables; however, that can impact their benefit and effectiveness. Some employers even have a strict policy against giving any information besides a verification of dates of employment – makes it difficult to assess whether a candidate will be a good fit for your organization! Effective reference
It’s Time to Streamline Your Hiring Process
July 22, 2011Read moreHave you reviewed your hiring process recently? Does your company have a defined hiring process? Hiring a new employee can be one of the most bloated and time-consuming parts of your job. And at the end of the day, how can you even be sure that you’ve hired the right person? Let’s face it: hiring is stressful. Hiring can be
Elevate Your Hiring With These Best Practices
July 17, 2011Read moreYour days are busy. As the economy continues to improve, employers are expect more productivity and output, with what feels like less time. With so many responsibilities, hiring can sometimes feel like an afterthought. Effective hiring is essential to your long-term success. It can seem like an inconsequential move, but cutting attention to your hiring practices can have a profound
Employment Outlook – Job Growth and Labor Statistics July 2011
July 15, 2011Read moreThe Bureau of Labor Statistics just released their latest findings on job openings and labor turnover. Here are some of the highlights (for the complete report visit The Bureau of Labor Statistics website): Overall, the country is seeing job growth: There were 3 million job openings in May 2011 (up 862,000 from a year earlier). However, this is still below
