Looking to hire for your marketing department? As Overland Park’s top marketing recruiters, Morgan Hunter knows whether you need a spokesperson or a strategist, there are certain traits to be on the lookout for when interviewing candidates. Here’s a look at six of them: 1. Creativity. Marketing is all about communicating messages and getting your target… Read More »
HR and Hiring Best Practices
6 Recruiting Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make
In a previous post, we covered 4 recruiting mistakes that you might be making in your organization. From unclear job descriptions to rushing through the hiring process, the end result is the same: a hiring misstep that can cost your company. Now that you know to avoid those, what are some other recruiting errors… Read More »
How HR Can Learn from Uber’s Mistakes
Uber, the immensely popular ride-sharing app, is in hot water because of alleged sexism at the company. Part of the problem is the company’s response — and human resources professionals can learn a lot from their mistakes. Lesson 1: Always take appropriate action when harassment complaints are made. It all began when Susan Fowler, a… Read More »
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 »
5 Hiring Trends in 2017
As 2017 approaches, it’s time for companies to start reevaluating their staffing plans. Employers will face many changes in the upcoming year. Here are just a few of the expected hiring trends for 2017: Improving the candidate experience In a recent study by Workplace Trends, 60 percent of job seekers have had a… 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 »
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 »