With over 5 million job openings and unemployment under 5 percent, there will be plenty of competition for top talent in 2017. How can you and your company appeal to the most talented professionals on the market? And once they’re hired, how can you keep them around? Here some practical tips to attract and… Read More »
Employers
Are You Getting the Full Power from Performance Reviews?
Getting ready for performance reviews? Don’t simply wing it and then file the information away until the next round of reviews. If you want to get the most out of them – and more from your employees – you need to define action items, regularly monitor and track goals and progress, and communicate all… Read More »
What’s Your Talent Engagement Plan Lacking?
According to a recent Gallup survey, only 34.1 percent of American workers report being engaged and only 25 percent of them are highly engaged. These are frightening statistics considering engagement is critical to the success of your company. The good news is that you can improve engagement – without spending huge sums of money – just by paying attention to a few… Read More »
How to Implement and Cultivate Your 2017 Strategic Staffing Plan
You’ve reviewed last year’s staffing goals, challenges, and accomplishments. You’ve developed a new strategic staffing plan for 2017 to build on past successes. But now comes implementation time. You don’t want your plan – that you’ve invested days and weeks into – sitting in a drawer, collecting dust. What should you know before you make a move? Here… Read More »
6 Cost-Effective Ways to Market Your Business
As a leading Kansas City recruitment firm, Morgan Hunter knows that with so much invested in overhead, marketing can oftentimes take a back burner for many companies. However, it’s a function that’s fundamental for business success. It can help you gain credibility and trust, win new clients, and attract top talent. The good news is that you can market… Read More »
Planning for 2017: Key Questions to Ask Before Drafting Your Staffing Plan
The purpose of a staffing plan is to ensure your company has sufficient staff with the right skills and experience to meet objectives. Sounds straightforward enough, right? But, as one of the leading recruiting firms in the Kansas City Metro area, Morgan Hunter knows that determining optimal staffing levels can be a challenging task, no matter what industry you’re in. Too many workers… Read More »
How to Find Top Talent in a Candidate-Driven Job Market
During the Great Recession, the U.S. lost 8.7 million jobs, the unemployment rate hit 10 percent, and employers were controlling the job market. Looking back, we’ve certainly come a long way. Since 2010, the private sector has added 14.5 million jobs and the unemployment rate currently stands at five percent. In this new job… Read More »
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Key Things to Cover when Evaluating Your 2016 Hiring Outcomes
You’ve found a great candidate, extended an offer, and trained and onboarded the new employee. Your work is done here, right? Not if you want your hiring processes to be as efficient and effective as possible. And the end of the year is an ideal time to take a look back and evaluate your 2016 hiring outcomes.… Read More »
5 Qualities to Look for in Sales Job Candidates
Salespeople are the core of any company. Without them, there wouldn’t be new clients or growing profits. But, as leading sales recruiters in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows not all salespeople are created equal. When it comes to hiring them, be on the lookout for these five qualities: #1: A proven track record. Unless… Read More »
When Great Staff Fail: 6 Tips for Managing Through Employee Mistakes
As one of Kansas City’s top recruiting firms, Morgan Hunter knows that when an employee makes a big mistake, it can be seriously disappointing – especially when it’s a top performer. How can you manage through a major mistake and get your staff member back on track? Here are 6 tips to help you: Tip #1: Don’t lose… Read More »