Have you checked your Facebook page today? Tweeted? Updated your LinkedIn profile? Chances are you have completed one, two, or all three of those items today. Social media can have a huge influence on both our personal and professional lives, and it can be a great resource to effectively promote our organization as well. Building […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Kegs-e1423167717729.png6041024Nancy Meyer, SHRM-CPhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ExactHire-Modern-Horizontal-2.svgNancy Meyer, SHRM-CP2015-02-05 15:23:262023-04-26 09:36:39Tapping Your Untapped Audience – Social Media
If your growing organization is accepting federal contracts or subcontracts for the first time and you are unsure about compliance regulations that may now be applicable to your business, then this Whiteboard Chat is for you. In this video, Jeff Hallam, explains the purpose of an applicant flow log report, and comments on which organizations […]
One of the most powerful employee woo-ing tactics a company can use is maintaining a unique and rewarding organizational culture. Everyone loves a good story, and as brands compete to stand out from the landslide of content that is posted everyday, traditional storytelling has once again become one of the more effective techniques for converting […]
If you find yourself being the almighty HR department of one person for your organization, first off, let me congratulate you on your fortitude because that is a tough job. I’ve been in your shoes and when it is just you supporting the HR efforts of a one hundred- to two hundred- employee organization, you […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/pre-employment-screening-hr-department-one.jpg7421024Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ExactHire-Modern-Horizontal-2.svgRandi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCP2015-01-23 14:45:002024-07-08 09:21:1610 Pre-Employment Screening Best Practices for HR Department of One
Well, the Super Bowl matchup is set. And although my hometown team took quite the proverbial…uh…kick in the face (is that a proverb?), I believe the two best teams from the 2014 season are headed to Phoenix. I’m still trying to purge the Colts-Patriots game from my memory and extract foot from mouth. The Packers-Seahawks game […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Seahawks.jpg6671000Tom Bransonhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ExactHire-Modern-Horizontal-2.svgTom Branson2015-01-21 12:27:412023-04-26 09:36:42Speaking With Passion – Job Seekers Can Learn From The Seattle Seahawks
Have you ever looked at a resume and wondered if it was too good to be true? Unfortunately, sometimes that is a legitimate question. Honesty is always the best policy. This not only applies to personal life, but to professional life as well. Recruiters have limited time to review resumes, so applicants need to convey […]
If your company is looking for tips on how to increase the number of applications received for job openings, then check out this Whiteboard Chat. In this video, Jeff Hallam offers suggestions on how to streamline your Jobs page to make it easily navigable, and able to engage job seekers to share your career opportunities with others, sign […]
Big game in Foxborough this weekend. And while the matchup features two teams–106 men total–much of the discussion is around just two: Andrew Luck and Tom Brady. These two quarterbacks differ in many ways, most obviously their age: Brady is 37 (frequently the age when an elite QB’s production drops off) and Luck is 25 […]
A turnkey, effective pre-employment screening process is critical for today’s small business. We rely on pre-employment screening efforts to alert us of red flags with a candidate, verify the accuracy of one’s employment records, ensure the safety of existing employees, and explore whether one may thrive despite the demands of a position. And don’t forget […]
‘Tis the New Year! Whether that brings you joyous excitement or “Bah Humbug”, the new year is here, and changes are sure to come. And while we cannot slow time, we can control how we respond to the changes that the New Year will bring. With positivity, wonder, and excitement, we can look forward to those […]
How is your hiring process? Does it get the job done? Could it be better? Several months ago, new owners took possession of our office complex. Since then, parking lots were re-surfaced, carpeting was replaced, signage was updated, entry foyers were completely remodeled, and many other improvements were made. Before the purchase, I think that […]
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Thanksgiving. Christmas. New Years Day. Each of these holidays is unique. The first is primarily celebrated in the U.S.–though similar holidays are found around the world. The second began as a Christian holiday, but is now celebrated by people of many faiths. The last one is pretty universal, assuming you follow the gregorian calendar (my […]
Hiring is a science and an art if you approach the process properly. Here are 9 common mistakes made by large and small companies, and how you can avoid them. JOB DESCRIPTIONS: Poorly written job descriptions will yield poor results. “Poorly written” could be defined as grammatical errors and misspellings, but I am referring to […]
Organizations of all sizes continue to hear about the importance of new-employee onboarding as it relates to employee engagement and overall retention. But many have found that the days of tracking all of these functions manually or in a spreadsheet are over. They are looking for better ways to organize the new-hire onboarding process and […]
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I live in Indiana, where basketball is king. Whether you attended Indiana University or not (I did not–I’m a proud Butler University Bulldog), IU basketball is a mainstay of conversations throughout the state, especially this time of year. This year, however, IU basketball is the topic of conversation for the wrong reasons. Over the past […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Basketball_Goal.jpg375500Jeff Hallamhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ExactHire-Modern-Horizontal-2.svgJeff Hallam2014-11-10 19:52:102017-10-31 16:12:17Indiana Basketball And Hiring – What Can We Learn?
Tapping Your Untapped Audience – Social Media
in Workforce Management/by Nancy Meyer, SHRM-CPHave you checked your Facebook page today? Tweeted? Updated your LinkedIn profile? Chances are you have completed one, two, or all three of those items today. Social media can have a huge influence on both our personal and professional lives, and it can be a great resource to effectively promote our organization as well. Building […]
What is an Applicant Flow Log? – Whiteboard [VIDEO]
in Workforce Management/by Harlan SchafirIf your growing organization is accepting federal contracts or subcontracts for the first time and you are unsure about compliance regulations that may now be applicable to your business, then this Whiteboard Chat is for you. In this video, Jeff Hallam, explains the purpose of an applicant flow log report, and comments on which organizations […]
12 Quirky Ways to Build Company Culture
in Workforce Management/by Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPOne of the most powerful employee woo-ing tactics a company can use is maintaining a unique and rewarding organizational culture. Everyone loves a good story, and as brands compete to stand out from the landslide of content that is posted everyday, traditional storytelling has once again become one of the more effective techniques for converting […]
10 Pre-Employment Screening Best Practices for HR Department of One
in Hiring Process/by Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPIf you find yourself being the almighty HR department of one person for your organization, first off, let me congratulate you on your fortitude because that is a tough job. I’ve been in your shoes and when it is just you supporting the HR efforts of a one hundred- to two hundred- employee organization, you […]
Speaking With Passion – Job Seekers Can Learn From The Seattle Seahawks
in Workforce Management/by Tom BransonWell, the Super Bowl matchup is set. And although my hometown team took quite the proverbial…uh…kick in the face (is that a proverb?), I believe the two best teams from the 2014 season are headed to Phoenix. I’m still trying to purge the Colts-Patriots game from my memory and extract foot from mouth. The Packers-Seahawks game […]
Don’t Hire A Liar – Reference Check Tips
in Hiring Process, Workforce Management/by Nancy Meyer, SHRM-CPHave you ever looked at a resume and wondered if it was too good to be true? Unfortunately, sometimes that is a legitimate question. Honesty is always the best policy. This not only applies to personal life, but to professional life as well. Recruiters have limited time to review resumes, so applicants need to convey […]
How Can My Jobs Page Better Engage Job Seekers? – Whiteboard [VIDEO]
in Workforce Management/by Tom BransonIf your company is looking for tips on how to increase the number of applications received for job openings, then check out this Whiteboard Chat. In this video, Jeff Hallam offers suggestions on how to streamline your Jobs page to make it easily navigable, and able to engage job seekers to share your career opportunities with others, sign […]
Colts Vs. Patriots–Background Check
in Workforce Management/by Tom BransonBig game in Foxborough this weekend. And while the matchup features two teams–106 men total–much of the discussion is around just two: Andrew Luck and Tom Brady. These two quarterbacks differ in many ways, most obviously their age: Brady is 37 (frequently the age when an elite QB’s production drops off) and Luck is 25 […]
How to Assess Your Small Business’s Pre-Employment Screening Maturity
in Hiring Process, Workforce Management/by Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPA turnkey, effective pre-employment screening process is critical for today’s small business. We rely on pre-employment screening efforts to alert us of red flags with a candidate, verify the accuracy of one’s employment records, ensure the safety of existing employees, and explore whether one may thrive despite the demands of a position. And don’t forget […]
New Goals For HR Efficiency
in Workforce Management/by Nancy Meyer, SHRM-CP‘Tis the New Year! Whether that brings you joyous excitement or “Bah Humbug”, the new year is here, and changes are sure to come. And while we cannot slow time, we can control how we respond to the changes that the New Year will bring. With positivity, wonder, and excitement, we can look forward to those […]
Fresh Eyes On Your Hiring Process
in Hiring Process, Workforce Management/by Jeff HallamHow is your hiring process? Does it get the job done? Could it be better? Several months ago, new owners took possession of our office complex. Since then, parking lots were re-surfaced, carpeting was replaced, signage was updated, entry foyers were completely remodeled, and many other improvements were made. Before the purchase, I think that […]
Holiday Team-Building – 3 Twists
in Workforce Management/by Tom BransonThanksgiving. Christmas. New Years Day. Each of these holidays is unique. The first is primarily celebrated in the U.S.–though similar holidays are found around the world. The second began as a Christian holiday, but is now celebrated by people of many faiths. The last one is pretty universal, assuming you follow the gregorian calendar (my […]
9 Horrific Hiring Mistakes
in Hiring Process/by ExactHire Hiring ProsHiring is a science and an art if you approach the process properly. Here are 9 common mistakes made by large and small companies, and how you can avoid them. JOB DESCRIPTIONS: Poorly written job descriptions will yield poor results. “Poorly written” could be defined as grammatical errors and misspellings, but I am referring to […]
Offboarding Is Just As Important As Onboarding
in Workforce Management/by Jeff HallamOrganizations of all sizes continue to hear about the importance of new-employee onboarding as it relates to employee engagement and overall retention. But many have found that the days of tracking all of these functions manually or in a spreadsheet are over. They are looking for better ways to organize the new-hire onboarding process and […]
Indiana Basketball And Hiring – What Can We Learn?
in Workforce Management/by Jeff HallamI live in Indiana, where basketball is king. Whether you attended Indiana University or not (I did not–I’m a proud Butler University Bulldog), IU basketball is a mainstay of conversations throughout the state, especially this time of year. This year, however, IU basketball is the topic of conversation for the wrong reasons. Over the past […]