As one of Kansas City’s top IT staffing firms, Morgan Hunter knows the technology industry has been one of the bright spots in the dismal economy over the past few years. And in fact, of the top 15 careers in U.S. News and World Report’s “100 Best Jobs in 2013,” five of them are in the technology… Read More »
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Your Workplace Culture Can Determine Your Hiring and Recruiting Success
As a leading Kansas City staffing agency, Morgan Hunter knows a workplace culture can make or break a company. It can be a leading driver in the ability to recruit and retain the best. And it can determine just how passionate and productive employees are on any given day, impacting the long term viability of an… Read More »
Want to Work at Your Dream Company? Then Sell Yourself to Them!
When thinking about where to eat lunch or what car to buy, many of these decisions are strongly impacted by your perception of the company’s brand. But did you also know that employers can be impacted by your personal career brand when they’re looking to hire and you’re looking for a job? If not, then… Read More »
Be a Better Leader by Becoming a Teacher
What makes a good boss? A strong vision? Confidence in your abilities? Extensive experience? Yes, yes, and yes. However, as one of Kansas City’s top staffing agencies, Morgan Hunter knows there’s actually one attribute that’s even more important when it comes to effective management. And it’s not really about managing at all – it’s about… Read More »
Looking to Sell More? Increase Customer Loyalty? Then Start Nurturing Your Customer Relationships!
It’s easy to become discouraged when you’re selling, particularly when things aren’t going well. But did you know there’s one thing you can do that will not only help you sell more, but also increase customer loyalty? And, as you likely know, it’s a lot cheaper to keep your existing customers happy than it is… Read More »
Sharpen Your Competitive Edge With Your Salaries and Benefits
You know your people are your most important asset. However, even if your company is the best at what it does, if you’re not offering competitive compensation, then you won’t be able to attract and retain top talent. So how can you sharpen your competitive edge when it comes to compensation? Here are 4 tips… Read More »
Are You Lacking a Required Skill? Here’s What to Do
Imagine this scenario: You’re perusing through the job boards looking for a great opportunity. You see a possibility and click on it. As you read, the job opening sounds better and better, like it may be a perfect fit for you…until you get to the “requirements” part. The position requires a certain skill that you… Read More »
Are They? Or Aren’t They? How to Spot a Bad Hire in an Interview
You know that making a hiring mistake is costly. But you also know that many bad candidates can disguise themselves as good ones. They’re great at getting jobs, but when it comes to actually doing them, well that’s another story entirely. So what are some telltale signs of a bad candidate? As one of Kansas… Read More »
How to Attract (and Retain!) Top IT Candidates
As one of Kansas City’s top IT staffing firms, Morgan Hunter knows finding top tech talent can be a challenge. And it’s only going to get harder considering the shortage of qualified professionals out there. That means you’ve got to get smarter in terms of how you recruit these candidates – and then be sure… Read More »
Identifying Employees Who Have Growth Potential
You know that promoting from within offers a host of benefits. Not only are you hiring someone who is a known entity and a fit culturally for your company, but the learning curve is also shorter. Likewise, having a policy of promoting from within has a positive impact on your employment brand, as well as… Read More »