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Are skills and competencies the same thing?

The short answer is... No, they are not the same, although the difference is subtle and this is what tends to confuse the two concepts. Knowing these definitions and their implications is key in any company's recruiting process. So let's start with the concepts: Ability is the capacity of an individual to perform a specific task or function correctly and even with a certain degree...

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The 9 key psychometric tests for your recruitment process

The selection process of a new member of a company is very important because not only are many resources invested before and during the selection of this new talent, but once the person is chosen, the company continues to invest in them, which can mean a great loss for the business if the right person has not been hired. Psychometric tests are not a new...

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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 of data that their business can yield. The concept of...

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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 and forced the digital transformation, to a great extent, in companies...

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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 a potential candidate is contacted by a company by mail, on...

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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 talents to knock on your door but having a plan...

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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 celebrate when we achieve a goal; if not, let's ask...

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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 the world. Working from home brings many benefits not only...

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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 is true), and especially in recent years, the boom of...

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Top 5 employee incentives + bonus

There is no better feeling than feeling valued, esteemed, and the effort and dedication given are taken into account; in short, feeling appreciated. This is one of the biggest drivers that move any worker, which all companies should consider. They are ways to thank that go beyond the salary or wage and, at the same time, are ways to retain the talent that has been...

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