How to Attract More Women to Your Tech Team
For many years, tech roles have been synonymous with male-dominated jobs, just like numerous other careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). However, we’ve seen a tide shift in a …
Ghosting in the Workplace and How to Prevent It
A recent phenomenon in the world of recruiting is the practice of ghosting – where a new hire or candidate suddenly halts all communication with the company and the recruiter. …
Are Top Candidates Turned Off by Your Company Culture?
Company culture is important for retaining good employees and for finding new ones. When evaluating an opportunity, prospective candidates not only weigh the salary and benefits but work/life balance, commute, …
The Importance of Offering Work-Life Balance
“Work-life balance” refers to a worker’s ability to maintain a healthy balance among their responsibilities at work, family life, and personal obligations. In today’s times, employees all over the …
How to Fight Confirmation Bias in Your Hiring Process
We’ve all heard the saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” And while that’s true to some extent, many hiring managers take the principle to …
Preboarding: How to Stop New IT Hires From Walking Away From Offers They’ve Already Accepted
Just because you’ve made the hire doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve got a new employee. New IT hires are free to walk away at any moment before they actually sign your …
How to Choose Job Interview Questions That Land High-Performing Hires
In 2016, the Indian electronic commerce company Flikpart revealed an intriguing aspect of their hiring process: they don’t interview job candidates at all. Why would Flipkart cut out this seemingly …
Candidate Interviews: How many are enough?
Expert opinions diverge widely on how many times one should bring a candidate in before making a hire. Various sources cite numbers ranging from two all the way up to …