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Effective Performance Improvement Plans

Hiring Advice

Time to Read: 6 minutes

Performance Improvement Plans Summary:
– A PIP is a tool that offers a commitment from the manager to the employee to help them improve.
– Include these 5 pieces of information to deliver a well thought plan to help get the employee back on track to being successful and achieving their goals.
– The length of time for a PIP can last 30, 60, or 90 days depending on the objective.
– Operational tips to help avoid putting employees on a PIP.

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3 Prong Approach to Keeping Candidates Warm

Hiring Advice

Time to read: 3 minutes

How to Keep Candidates Warm Summary:
– Talent Pool Readiness: Maintaining a pool of “warm” candidates ensures that companies have readily available talent during hiring surges or when sudden vacancies occur.
– Continuous Engagement: Regular communication and engagement with potential candidates keep them interested and available, reducing the risk of losing top talent to competitors.
– Strategic Hiring: Keeping candidates warm supports long-term recruitment strategies by building a network of qualified candidates who are familiar with the company and its culture​.

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What You Need to Know About a Four Day Work Week

Career Advice, Hiring Advice

Time to Read: 6 mins

Four Day Work Week Summary:
– A four day work week refers to a 32 hour work week with the same pay rate as a 40 hour work week.
– Priorities are shifting in the workforce and employees value work-life balance.
– There are many benefits to a four day work week for both employees and companies alike.
– Various companies across the globe have adopted a four day work week using a range of models.

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Creative Recruitment Strategies to Manage a Job Applicant Surge

Hiring Advice

Time to read: 5 mins

Creative Recruitment Strategies Summary:
– A job applicant surge is promising, but is the talent pool filled with qualified applicants?
– Despite a candidate-driven market, companies are becoming more specified and trying to get the most out of their candidate search.
– Creative recruitment strategies attributed to a well established recruitment process effectively attract and engage candidates from the start.

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Personality Types at Work: Best Career Options for Your Type

Career Advice, Hiring Advice

Time to read: 10 mins

Personality Types at Work Summary:
– Personality types influence many factors and are a useful aspect of yourself to consider when navigating your career.
– The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a popular personality evaluation tool used today and dates back all the way to World War II.
– There are 16 personality types determined by evaluating four pairs of opposing psychological elements. 
– Once you determine your personality type, you will understand yourself on a deeper level and will be able to better navigate career and life challenges.

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What’s on the Horizon: Copywriting Trends from Industry Experts

Career Advice, Hiring Advice

Time to Read: 7 mins

– We spoke to industry experts to get a glimpse into copywriting trends for 2021.
– The pharmaceutical industry is booming, copy voice is changing, social listening is being utilized and advertising channels are shifting.
– Keeping up with pop culture trends and knowing your niche will give you the upper hand when it comes to writing copy.
– Profiles copywriting recruiters can help you a copywriter for your team or take the next step in your copywriting career.