Build the leaders who build your future
Employee retention is a major challenge facing organizations today. With turnover rates climbing and top talent on the lookout for better opportunities, companies must rethink how they engage, develop and retain employees. Competitive salaries and good benefits help, but they’re not enough. The real secret? Leadership development. When employees see a clear future, they are more likely to stay. When they feel valued, they thrive. And when they have mentors and leaders who support them, …
The case for conversations: Don’t overlook great talent
Sometimes hiring feels like a modern-day treasure hunt. In a company-driven job market, managers often receive hundreds of resumes in a matter of days. Yet, the desire for a “perfect” candidate persists, and the stacks of resumes sitting in the inbox turn out to be, shall we say, not the greatest fit. At BIC Recruiting, we see it happen all too often — the HR department runs an ad and feels hopeful when tons of …
Myths versus reality: AI in recruitment
AI is everywhere these days. Headlines and clickbait articles shout that AI is taking jobs, making hiring impersonal and dehumanizing the workplace. Is this true? Or can AI be a powerful ally to recruiters? Let’s debunk some common myths about AI in recruitment and explore how it enhances — rather than diminishes — the human touch. AI will replace recruiters. This is one of the biggest fears about AI — the idea that recruiters are becoming …
Spotting and preventing workplace apathy before it’s too late
The pandemic launched a number of phrases into Americans’ vocabulary: the “new normal,” the “great resignation,” “quiet quitting” and more. Recently the term “coffee badging” has popped up in reference to employees who return to the office just long enough to chit-chat around the coffee pot and then leave for the day. Why is this happening? Is it purely a rebellion against return-to-office mandates or is this a deeper issue? Research from Gallup shows frightening …
Hire smart, fast: 7 essential strategies to secure top talent
By: TONI ROSARIO Recruiting Manager BIC Recruiting Hire smart, fast: 7 essential strategies to secure top talentIn Section Professional Perspectives By: TONI ROSARIO Recruiting Manager BIC Recruiting Examining your salary and benefits package, considering ways to improve employee engagement and retention and improving learning and development are important tasks for any business. But it’s crucial to begin at the beginning: how’s your hiring process? An open position will never be filled by a top performer if your interview structure, …