10 Ways You Can Improve Productivity On Your Team

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It’s the dog days of summer. As a result, your team might not be as motivated as you’d like them to be. Short of asking them to work more hours, what can you do? There are many different ways you can boost productivity and get your people back on track toward getting more done. Here’s… Read More »

5 Tips On How To Spark Creativity In The Workplace

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Being creative in the workplace is vital to success. Not only can it improve innovation and build morale, but it can also lead your staff to uncover new and better ways to handle work. To help you leverage the power of it in the workplace, here are a few tips from the Kansas City marketing… Read More »

How To Talk to the Employee Who Knows Everything

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Have an employee who thinks they know everything? Their answers are always right. They dismiss the opinions of others. And they don’t want to collaborate because their way is the only way. If this sounds familiar, it can be difficult to deal with, especially when you need this person to be open to feedback and… Read More »

How Can You Choose Between Two Great Applicants?

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  Sometimes, you can’t find a single person that’s right for the job. Other times, you have two top contenders to choose between. When this happens, how can you make the right decision for your team, all so you end up with a great new employee? Here are some tips from Morgan Hunter, one of… Read More »

Employers Plan to Increase Utilization of Staffing Firms in Next 5 Years

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  Employers are struggling to find qualified candidates for their open positions, and many are turning to staffing firms for help. According to a survey by CareerBuilder, 54 percent of employers plan to increase their use of staffing firms in the next five years. “Even with new technologies pushing industry evolution, staffing firms will continue… Read More »

Are You Offering What Job Seekers Are Looking For?

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  When you’re hiring, you want to find the best talent. That means sourcing those who have the right mix of technical skills and behavioral traits that will be an optimal fit for your company. But during the process, are you also thinking about job seekers and what they’re looking for in an employer? In… Read More »

Could Partnering With a Recruiter Be the Boost Your Business Needs?

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  Hiring is always a challenge, but especially if you don’t have a dedicated HR team. It can be difficult to find the time to devote to this critical task. Partnering with a reputable Kansas City recruiter can provide the answer. But how specifically can your business benefit? Here’s a look at four ways: Insider… Read More »

Seven Ways to Implement New Technology in Your Candidate Search

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  Technology has forever changed the way tech job candidates and employers interact. Rather than posting a position and screening talent, today’s approach to recruitment is more about engagement and relationships, all while using the most sophisticated tools available. That means if you’re still only sticking to traditional methods, you’re losing a competitive advantage when… Read More »

Hiring Trends to Watch in 2019

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  Last year’s employment market was defined by a surge in new jobs and increased hiring. 2019 is shaping up to be no different. According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, 40 percent of employers plan to hire full-time employees in 2019, and 47 percent say they will hire part-time workers. Even though almost half of… Read More »

The Manager’s Guide to Recruiting IT Employees in 2019 and Beyond

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It’s a candidate’s world in IT. The lack of qualified technology professionals is even beginning to become a crisis in certain industries. For instance, as hackers run rampant, the cybersecurity field is experiencing a major shortage. One estimate puts that number at 3.5 million unfilled positions globally by 2021. So if you’re searching out new… Read More »