IT skills are in demand. It’s no surprise. But what are the hot skills to be on the lookout for in 2016 when you’re hiring? According to Computerworld’s Forecast 2016 survey, here are the 10 top skills: 1. IT architecture New to the list this year. 2. Programming/application development 40% of respondents with hiring plans… Read More »
Employers
The Candidate is Not on Any Social Networks…Should I Worry?
Imagine this scenario: A candidate applies for a job at your company. They look great on paper and have all the right skills and experience. The trouble is, when you Google their name or search for them on LinkedIn, you come up empty-handed. Zilch. Nada. Nothing online about them. Should you be concerned? Well, it… Read More »
Find and Hire Passive IT Candidates
The term passive candidate is a bit of a misnomer. The word “passive” conjures up images of someone who’s submissive and lacks ambition. And yet, a passive candidate could be your next star employee. Really, passive candidates should be looked at simply as those who are gainfully employed, yet not currently seeking out a… Read More »
Effective Methods for Interviewing Kansas City Sales Candidates
As Kansas City sales recruiters, Morgan Hunter knows there’s nothing more important than hiring good salespeople. After all, sales is your company’s source for new revenue and growth. So when you need to hire for a sales position, it’s critically important you take the right approach. One wrong move and it will cost you in the form of… Read More »
4 Tips for Managing Remote Employees
Hiring remote employees has become increasingly popular in recent years. Employers are beginning to recognize the benefits of remote workers: lower overhead costs, wider pool of qualified candidates and lower turnover. But organizations with remote employees are still struggling with how to effectively manage those who work from home. If this sounds familiar, follow these… Read More »
5 Tips for Managing an Employee You Aren’t Able To Connect With
Has this ever happened to you? Someone gets hired on your team and no matter how hard you try, you just can’t connect with them. In fact, you soon realize, you just plain don’t like them. How can you manage and lead this person when you’d rather they joined someone else’s team? While this isn’t an… Read More »
Using Technology to Improve Employee Performance Management
As one of the leading staffing agencies in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows that most employees don’t happily anticipate performance reviews. And it’s no wonder when you consider these statistics: Only half of HR professionals say annual performance reviews are an accurate appraisal of an employee’s performance, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s 2013 Employee… Read More »
Workplace Stress Can Impact Your Business – and Business Growth: Here are Top Ways to Help Mitigate It
Think workplace stress isn’t an issue for most employees? Think again. Just consider these statistics: 40% of employees report their jobs are very or extremely stressful (Northwestern National Life). Three-fourths of employees believe the worker has more on-the-job stress than a generation ago (Princeton Survey Research Associates). 26% of workers report they are “often or… Read More »
Making the Impossible Possible: How to Find Your Ideal Candidate
As an experienced recruitment firm in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows finding the ideal candidate for your job opening is complicated – particularly if you have a difficult-to-fill position that requires someone with a specialized skill set. For many employers, they stick with the traditional methods of posting job descriptions on job boards and listing opportunities on their websites. While… Read More »
5 Ways to Network More Effectively
You know networking is an important part of advancing your career. Techies, just like any other kind of professional, often hear about new opportunities through friends and colleagues. But time is short and you’re busy. So when it comes to actually making connections, what’s the best approach? Here are some steps to help you: Tip… Read More »