Hiring Manager Advice
7 Questions You Should be Asking Your Candidate’s References
By David Peterson, Managing Partner of Plastics and Flexible Packaging You spent time and energy to post the ad, sort through resumes, interview, and run a background check. Before making your final hiring decision, contact your candidate’s references to ask…
Measuring for Culture Fit When Interviewing Candidates
By Rachel Makoski, Director of Food & Beverage Processing and Foodservice E&S Finding a great culture fit for the organization has become a critical factor in the hiring process. Studies have shown employees who fit the company culture increase employee…
Common Traits of Successful People
Success doesn’t rely on luck. Success begins when developing a successful mindset. This mindset, in turn, builds character and ultimately creates success. There are 7 things that successful people have in common. Not to worry if you don’t have all…
How to Implement a Successful Work from Home Program
By Rachel Makoski, Director of Food Processing and Foodservice Equipment and Supplies Nearly 75% of millennials expect flexible working conditions. And 68% of recent graduates say that being able to work remotely will impact their decision to accept a position.…
#GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is known globally as the day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. It is celebrated each Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the US, and focuses on kicking off the charitable season. As companies are looking to…
7 Recruiting Trends That Will Continue Into 2019
Last year several new recruiting tactics were introduced. This year, we’ve seen them adopted and implemented. And many of these modern methods will shape the hiring process in 2019. We’ve analyzed many of these new tactics and technologies. Some are…
How to Implement a Successful Work From Home Program
Nearly 75% of millennials expect flexible working conditions. And 68% of recent graduates say that being able to work remotely will impact their decision to accept a position. Applicants come with a new set of priorities. They expect more than…
7 Ways to Make the Most of LinkedIn in 2018
Managing your LinkedIn profile like a digital Rolodex could lead to countless missed professional opportunities. In spite of the many social platforms, LinkedIn remains the ideal social network for business professionals. According to the Society of Human Resource Management, more…
5 Ways to be Effective at a Networking Event
Networking events sometimes feel like speed dating. Talk to as many people as you can until you find a mutually beneficial connection. It can be less than comfortable. These events are created with the best of intentions, but trying to…
4 Steps to an Efficient and Effective Hiring Strategy
In today’s candidate-driven market, every company is competing for top-talent. While in the past, candidates may have been more hesitant to make major job decisions, they are now fast-moving and have their pick of jobs. This makes it extremely important…