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The Ultimate Guide to Onboarding a Star New Employee: Boosting Success from Day One

Gecko Recruiting

Having spent more than two decades in hospitality operations prior to my career in recruiting, I understand the significance of effective interviewing, onboarding, orientation and training in reducing turnover. With this series of blogs, my aim is to shed light on these crucial processes. Now, for the crucial second step: Orientation.

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EntertainHR: Gamehendge – What Phish’s Music Can Teach Employers about Handbooks

Recruiting Daily Advisor

What does this have to do with employee handbooks, you ask? While I have yet to review an employee handbook that contains the secrets to eternal joy or never-ending splendor, handbooks are a vital part of the fabric of any workplace. For non-Phish fans, think Alice in Wonderland meets Tolkien set to a fever dream of rock music.

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Why You Should Create a Candidate Journey Map ASAP (Template Included!)

Rally Recruitment Marketing

Interview – information on what to expect, where to go, how to be successful. Put together an interview resource guide or video to send to candidates who have been contacted for an interview. Don’t forget the call to action encouraging candidates to submit their application!

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Why You Should Never Make an Offer Unless You’re Sure It Will Be Accepted

Linkedin Talent Blog

Start the testing process after the first interview by asking, “Based on what you now know about the job, is this something you'd be interested in pursuing seriously?” This is surprising given all of the interviews and effort involved so far both on your part and others in the company. Would you mind telling me what it is?”

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Why You Should Never Make an Offer Unless You’re Sure It Will Be Accepted

Linkedin Talent Blog

Start the testing process after the first interview by asking, “Based on what you now know about the job, is this something you'd be interested in pursuing seriously?” This is surprising given all of the interviews and effort involved so far both on your part and others in the company. Would you mind telling me what it is?”

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3 Ways GitLab Adds Radical Transparency to Its Job Descriptions

Linkedin Talent Blog

The software development company goes far beyond listing skills requirements and job responsibilities to shed light on such matters as compensation and career paths. Transparency is one of the company’s six core values and GitLab shares much with the public, including its 2,000-pages-long company handbook.

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7 Ways to Create an Effective Seasonal Hiring Strategy for Your Small Business

Homebase

Wages, benefits, and perks : Be transparent about compensation. Screen and interview candidates Start by setting clear criteria for what makes an ideal candidate for your business. During interviews, focus on specific questions that assess their suitability for the role, including availability, flexibility, and relevant experience.