by Sharlene Massie | Oct 28, 2024 | Human Resources
We hear it all the time, ‘It’s who you know’. When it comes to getting a job or hiring your next employee there seems to be nothing as powerful as a referral from a trusted source. Oftentimes, a referral is so influential it leads employers to overlook more qualified candidates in favour of the familiar ‘vetted’ choice.
by Sharlene Massie | May 13, 2024 | Human Resources
In the business world, the adage “It’s who you know” often floats around when discussing career opportunities and hiring practices. While networking and connections undoubtedly play a significant role in the job market, they shouldn’t overshadow the true purpose of recruitment: Finding the best fit for the role.
by Sharlene Massie | Sep 29, 2023 | Human Resources
In the world of recruitment, resumes are the first glimpse into a candidate’s potential within your company. What happens when those resumes aren’t being entirely truthful about said candidates? At About Staffing, we understand the importance of honesty on a resume.
by Sharlene Massie | Aug 16, 2023 | Human Resources
While going through your first two candidates, they receive glowing recommendations from each of their three references. When you get to the final candidate, who also happens to be the favourite, and the one you can see adding the most value to the company. They receive two high-praise references and one negative one.
by Sharlene Massie | Apr 4, 2023 | Human Resources
This blog is going to give you 10 tips and ways to create motivation in your employees that doesn't fizzle after a couple of days. It will give you tools to use to inspire your team and create an environment where your company's growth can flourish.
by About Staffing | Jul 13, 2022 | Human Resources
One of the most important elements of a company’s success is hiring the right people for the job. It also happens to be one of the most difficult and expensive tasks companies must complete. If done wrong, a bad hire can cost more than just the surface-level costs associated with…
