21 Percent of Employees Vowing to Find New Job in the New Year

As the New Year kicks off, more than one in five employees have made finding a new job their New Year’s resolution according to a recent survey by CareerBuilder. Of those looking for a new job in 2016, 34 percent said they will accomplish this by regularly looking for a new job even though they… Read More »

Top Tech Candidates Rejecting Your Offers? Here’s What Could Be Happening

  As an employer, you may be used to being in the driver seat during the hiring process. So it can be quite unnerving when a candidate rejects your offer, especially when you thought they’d be ideal for the job. While disappointing, it’s not necessarily uncommon. However, if candidates are regularly rejecting your job offers, it… Read More »

How to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile for Your Job Search

  Don’t think LinkedIn matters? Consider this: 94 percent of recruiters utilize the professional online network to find and vet candidates. And with over 400 million users worldwide, LinkedIn has become one of the most important tools for job seekers. Employers use LinkedIn for a number of things when searching for their next hire: Locate… Read More »

4 Interview Questions to Evaluate a Candidate’s Growth Potential

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  In today’s “new normal,” companies need employees who can do more with less, adapt quickly to change, and initiate creative solutions to solve tough problems. It’s certainly a tall order. But as a staffing services firm serving Metro Kansas City, Morgan Hunter can tell you that one way to fill it is by hiring employees who… Read More »

Why You Need to Know if Your Customers are “In the Know” About Your Products

Are your customers experts, novices, or somewhere in between when it comes to the products or services you sell? If you’re not sure, then it’s critically important that you find the answer. Why? Because according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, expertise level influences the products that consumers choose to buy… Read More »

6 Tips for Motivating Lazy Employees

  Do you have an employee who strolls in at 8:47 everyday instead of 8:30; has a reputation as a clock-watcher; has been known to take two-hour lunch breaks; and is just slow and uninspired in everything they do? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many businesses have at least one less-than-motivated employee that… Read More »

When You’re “Not Quite” Qualified for Your Dream Job

You found it. The posting for the perfect job. It sounds right up your alley…except for that little requirement of five to 10 years of experience. You’ve only got four and a half, but you know you could do the job. So should you apply? As one of the leading recruitment firms in Kansas City,… Read More »

Why You Need an Employee Handbook

Employee handbooks may sound boring. But, as a Kansas City human resources consulting firm, Morgan Hunter knows they’re an essential tool for running a business, whether it’s large or small. Why? Because a handbook can cut down on misunderstandings, make clear important policies, and answer basic, yet common, questions. It can also help you if… Read More »

How to Better Recruit IT Talent (Hint: It’s Probably Not What You Think)

Here’s a question for you: Are potential IT recruits even listening to what you’re saying when you try to contact them? If you’re approaching them with an email that reads something along the lines of – “Hey, I’m a hiring manager in Kansas City and I have a job you’d be a great fit for.… Read More »

5 Tips for Interviewing Recent College Grads

With college graduation just behind us, you may be experiencing an increase in resumes from recent grads. While many are eager and ready to learn, they also pose a challenge for employers looking to hire them due to their lack of work history. But as a leading Kansas City staffing services firm, Morgan Hunter knows there are steps… Read More »