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One Chick-fil-A Launches a New Way to Hire Crew
Frank Yurchak has been an owner-operator within the Chick-fil-A System for over 25 years. Prior to 2017 he hired candidates the same way every other operator did – the “old fashioned way.” Candidates would visit the store, ask for a paper-based application, complete...
Video-based Job Applications Versus Video Interviews – What’s the difference and which is better?
Introduction There are a number of video interviewing technologies and companies in the market place right now. All of them are based on technology allowing a candidate to record their answers to questions and have a recruiter (or manager) watch the video on their...
Quality Still Beats Quantity when Searching for Job Candidates
Even though you have sufficient numbers of candidates are you finding the right people? Hiring the right people can be as difficult and time consuming as searching for a shiny, sharp needle in the middle of a haystack. Over the past 5 years most companies have been...
Companies Need to put Candidates’ Wishes before Recruiters’ Needs
Given the sophistication of technology available today, one would think that companies would do a remarkable job communicating with their job prospects throughout the entire recruiting process. You would think that they would do an even better job of telling...
Today’s Generational Impact on Recruiting
It’s not a matter of “if” you’re going to change your recruiting practices, it’s a matter of “when.” It’s inevitable, and a matter of fact, companies will be changing the way they recruit and hire employees. If you don’t already know, let me explain a few facts that...
How to manage seasonal hiring
Seasonal Hiring can be a challenge Every company with a seasonal hiring push has added strain on those involved with talent acquisition within the company. As we approach summer (and subsequently winter), companies have the opportunity to drive a significant amount...
Online Talent Acquisition Processes Still Miss the Boat
When it comes to the early stages of acquiring talent most companies have it WRONG. Most companies are using outdated technology, and more importantly outdated methods to actively engage with job candidates. Today’s candidates expect more from companies and those...
What is an Automated Online Interview?
Technology is transforming talent acquisition rapidly. Some technology applications are gimmicks and some provide a real benefit and a return on investment. While a remote interview delivered via the internet does provide some convenience and cost savings, it’s really...
Better Recruiting and Selection in Today’s Economy
Driving better hiring, development and promotion decisions The recession is mostly behind us; and with the economy continuing to strengthen, many organizations will need to staff up while trying to retain their current workforce. Are you ready for this? Do you have...
What Does It Take to Hire the “Right” Talent?
Despite thousands of applicants applying to organizations with job opportunities, businesses today are facing a long-term talent shortage unlike anything experienced over the past several decades. Leading editorials as diverse as The Economist and CNN Money have...
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Dr. Jaffee (M.A., Ph.D.) is a recognized expert in the field of assessments, and has created effective HR Solutions used by millions of people.