Common mistakes in talent selection
In many recruitment processes, human choice is still limited to repetitive tasks with little technical participation. Hiring managers are still stuck with mountains of resumes that they cannot examine and find hundreds of candidates who lack the necessary skills for the positions they want. However, as companies undergo a digital transformation and cultural change, we […]
Data-driven culture
Over the years, the practice of data analytics has been promoted in different areas of the organization, such as finance, marketing, and an area that is becoming increasingly important, human resources. This transition faced by some companies refers to how they adopt a data-driven approach and anchor their daily management needs using the infinite amount […]
Shortage of human talent in IT
The global labor market has encountered different challenges. Quarantine, teleworking, massive layoffs, and process automation are some aspects that have affected all levels of the organization, which have seen the need to take specific measures to mitigate the inconveniences that may arise. In this stage of new normality, where the pandemic of covid-19 accelerated […]
Key tips for writing emails that nurture the candidate search
In an active search for candidates, recruiters can use various strategies to attract both passive and active candidates. One of these strategies is using emails that the head of the talent search sends to those prospects that meet the profile, experience, or knowledge necessary to fill a position required in the company. Many times […]
How important is the search for candidates?
The current talent market is highly competitive, and while, for some positions, there may be many qualified people to fill them, for others, it is more complicated to find the right prospect. It is in these moments when having a good candidate search strategy becomes really important; being proactive and not just waiting for those […]
3 tips for setting SMART goals for your Recruiting Team
One of the main steps to reaching our objectives is to set concrete goals that not only keep us motivated but also allow us to see the path towards the result we want to achieve and to know without a doubt when we have reached it so we can celebrate. Because it is important to […]
9 Benefits of working from home
Many of us started working from home because of the pandemic, some even before, technology has allowed us to be more connected than ever, being able not only to send information but also to see, hear, and even have shared workspaces with our colleagues and collaborators, being in different parts of the city and even […]
Hiring Freelancers or Employees: Pros and Cons of each one
Most of us grew up watching our parents, and even grandparents, work 20, 30, and even 40 years in the same company, faithful and dedicated employees of it from the time they left school until it was time for retirement. But the world has changed (yes, I know it is an overused phrase, but it […]
5 tips to get the best candidates on LinkedIn
The most popular and used professional social network in the world is LinkedIn, with more than 350 million users of 200 nationalities. It is an invaluable tool for any recruiter and company wishing to get new talent. Besides, considering that more than 60% of users use it for job search (actively or passively), it is […]
Employee referral programs
One of the main tasks of Human Resources is personnel recruitment, but precisely finding suitable candidates can be a long and complicated process. There are several alternatives for companies to find these talents, such as job boards, social media, and the business’ website. Nevertheless, in recent years, we can see how referral programs or, in […]