I talk a lot about Indeed, but with good reason. With almost 60% of all careers-related traffic online passing through Indeed, it’s important for employers to turn their focus there and consider spending money on sponsored jobs if it’s in the recruiting budget. In my role at Kinetix, I not only manage our own spend, I also manage campaigns for many of …
Sourcing: The 2 Trustiest Tools in My Team’s Toolbox in 2016
What does your team need to source? How dollar conscious do you need to be about your budget? I’m stingy. Honestly, I’m way stingier with my sourcing budget than I am with my own money. But I will always spend on automation—especially if the tools help me look smart and save time (which saves money!). Show me what you got. …
Do Weak Managers Prefer One-Time Bonuses?
It’s hard for me to talk about bonuses without thinking of Clark Griswold getting a membership to the Jelly of the Month Club in Christmas Vacation. As Eddie said, “Clark, that’s the gift that keeps on giving throughout the entire year.” Bonuses have gone through an evolution. Company-wide, “thanks for being here” Christmas bonuses were the standard when my parents …
Win the War for Talent: Double Down on Benefits
If you haven’t heard, we are in a war for talent. I spend my time with recruiters and HR professionals who don’t know how to compete with big firms who offer large salaries and big bonuses. I say — double down on your benefits package. 1. Invest in financial wellness. Retirement plans are nice, but you can’t plan for tomorrow when …