Hiring the best talent for your company’s open positions should never feel like a gamble. Yet all too often, recruiters feel like they’re just rolling the dice, hoping to discover the ideal candidate.
Ian Davidson: Google used big data to crunch the M&M munchers
Introduction I was talking to Google recently about a role. In preparation for their notoriously difficult second interview I did some detailed research on how Google “does” HR and reward. Like the British Army it is done “by the numbers”. Every part of Google’s HR and reward is driven by big data analysis, the rigours […]
5 Reasons to choose Google sites for your intranet
Kyle Horst offers five reasons why Google Sites is designed for excellent intranets. 1. Highly Customizable If you’ve ever seen a Sharepoint based intranet you know how ugly an intranet can be. We aren’t living in the 1995 era web-o-sphere so your company intranet shouldn’t look like that either. Google Sites is excellent for customization since designers […]
Six things to avoid when setting up an incentive program
Now that the economy seems to be rebounding – at least to the point that companies realize they need to introduce new products, attract and retain customers as well as qualified employees – incentive programs are taking off with a vengeance. While incentive programs are nothing new, many companies are just now starting to dip […]
Effective techniques for filling open positions
A major challenge for many companies is trying to find suitable candidates to fill open positions. There are many options available and there is no right or wrong answer as to which technique is best. Depending on the organization, one method may yield better results than another. Although there are many options available, this article discusses some of the more prevalent techniques used in today’s market.