You know it’s important to evaluate what a job candidate says. But are you also looking at how they say it? In other words, are you assessing their posture, eye contact, facial expressions, and other body language cues so you can better gauge each candidate? It’s important to do so during every interview – but… Read More »
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How a Strong Onboarding Process Improves Retention
You had a job open up. After searching, screening and interviewing, you found a great candidate. You offered – they accepted. Your work is done, right? Actually, as one of the leading staffing agencies in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows your work is just beginning. In fact, studies show the better you do at onboarding and getting… Read More »
10 Exit Interview Questions You Need to Ask
When a valuable employee quits, it’s a big loss for your organization. But it can also be a chance to gain insight into what your company is doing well — and to identify areas for improvement. The best way to get honest feedback is from a departing employee. They no longer have to rely… Read More »
Increase Offer Acceptance Rates by Improving the Candidate Experience
As an experienced Kansas City recruiting firm, Morgan Hunter knows the revolving door is circulating faster than ever in today’s economy. According to statistics, one third of new hires quit their jobs within the first six months. Likewise, 45% of workers will jump ship for a new job even if they’re happy in their current… Read More »
How to Get IT Talent to Fall in Love with Your Company Culture
Looking for a programmer, software engineer, or any other IT professional? Good luck. So, it seems, are most companies today. As a result, competition is fierce and it can seem downright impossible to find top technical talent. But, as one of the leading IT recruiting agencies in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows one key to recruiting success is getting… Read More »
5 Big Benefits of Hiring Veterans
On Memorial Day, we take time to remember the people who gave their lives while serving in our armed forces. But what about those who are done serving our country? As Memorial Day approaches, let us not forget the men and women who have sacrificed so much for us. Many come home to find an… Read More »
5 Myths About Recruiting Agencies Busted
Over the past few decades, the staffing and recruiting industry has evolved rapidly. Gone are the days of simply filling empty seats in administrative or light industrial positions. Today’s recruiting agencies can source and screen candidates for a range of positions – from sales and marketing to IT and finance – for full-time or contract positions. So… Read More »
How to Retain Your Best Sales and Marketing Employees
As one of Kansas City’s top sales and marketing staffing firms, Morgan Hunter knows sales and marketing employees are notoriously tough to retain. In fact, according to a Glassdoor survey of 1000 sales professionals, 68% were seeking a new job at the time. The primary reason isn’t that surprising: better salary and compensation. But if you can’t offer more… Read More »
To Manage People Well, Be Compassionate First
What’s more effective when managing a workforce? Compassion or toughness? According to new research by a Stanford psychologist, compassion wins out. Emma Seppala, associate director of Stanford’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, reports that “The more compassionate response will get you more powerful results” and in fact, making employees fearful is actually… Read More »
6 Ways to Make Meetings More Effective
Meetings are a must in the corporate world. But in too many offices, meetings have become notorious time-wasters. We’ve all been there: you go to a meeting with no clear objective, the discussion goes off topic and, at the end, you haven’t accomplished anything. If this sounds familiar, there are steps you can take to… Read More »