by Cabot Jaffee | Mar 2, 2021 | Best Hiring Practices, Blog
What is a reference check? A reference check is commonly performed towards the end of the hiring process. It is typically used to confirm information that is provided by the job applicant. For instance, if you want to be sure an applicant worked where they say they...
by Cabot Jaffee | Feb 19, 2021 | Best Hiring Practices, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition
What does our current job market look like? Did the war for talent ever end? I would argue no – there may have been a cease fire for a few years, but it is about to bubble up even more. Today’s labor market is causing an interesting twist. The effects that the...
by Cabot Jaffee | Feb 19, 2021 | Best Hiring Practices, Blog, Recruiting
What to look for in a resume When hiring for an open position, knowing what to look for in a resume can make the process much more efficient and help in finding the right person for the role you are filling. With today’s high unemployment rate and massive increase in...
by Cabot Jaffee | Dec 24, 2020 | Best Hiring Practices, Blog
What is the difference between hiring and recruiting? The terms hiring and recruiting are often used interchangeably but they are actually quite different in meaning. Seth Godin, the marketing “GURU” and author of the book The Purple Cow provides a succinct difference...
by Cabot Jaffee | Dec 18, 2020 | Assessment, Best Hiring Practices, Blog, Recruiting
Why the Candidate Application Experience Matters Often times so much focus is put on what an organization wants from their application process, but let’s talk about the candidate application experience. More than likely, you have been a victim of an agonizing...
by Cabot Jaffee | Dec 9, 2020 | Best Hiring Practices, Blog
Why is reducing employee turnover important? In fact, some turnover is good turnover. A C player leaving on their own is not a bad thing for the company. However, most turnover is unacceptable for a company. Reducing your organizations employee turnover is a vital...