Are you tired of sifting through resumes? Conducting countless interviews? only to end up with the wrong candidate? Does it seem like you are always searching for the needle in the haystack? With the influx of resumes you’re getting, the fastest way to find the needle might be to burn the haystack of resumes, which […]
Are all types of writing the same? Of course not. A whitepaper is different from your website blog An instruction manual is different from your grocery list Your procedure guide is different from a text message Technical writing and regular writing are two distinct forms of written communication that serve different purposes and target different […]
Should you use a recruiter? It’s a great question. At times, the job search process feels like dating. You look online, reach out to friends, and go to places where you think you’ll meet just the right new partner. When you meet someone interesting, you arrange a date, dress up, and try to make an […]
You know that sinking feeling. Another great team member is leaving for greener pastures. You’ve lost a great colleague and now you must contend with the hassle of hiring someone. What can you do to help retain your top talent? One strategy is to conduct stay interviews. What are stay interviews? A stay interview is […]
Retaining top talent and experienced employees can help your company’s overall performance and success. With a tight labor market, it is vital to keep your top talent. While there is no definitive list of the top employee retention strategies for 2023, there are some common approaches that have been shown to be effective in retaining […]
It is that time of the year when managers make up employee Naughty or Nice lists. The employees on the nice list get the best “presents”: the best assignments, most promotions, biggest raises, etc. The employees on the naughty list get the “other” assignments, cost of living wage increases, etc. You get the picture… it’s […]
An outdated Hiring Process circa 2005 does not work well (in general) but it especially doesn’t work well in today’s labor market and with hard-to-fill, in-demand job positions. This tight labor market looks like it’s going to continue well into 2022… So, what strategies can help you in your hiring process to find that perfect candidate? […]
docstrats is a proud sponsor of the fall edition of Connect with Careers 2021 – the Rensselear County Chamber’s virtual career exploration video series for students! In this video, meet Tami Cole, President, and CEO of Docstrats, a Women-Owned business. In addition to her career journey, Tami shares her thoughts on how internship and apprenticeship […]
Knowing how to trick or treat properly is key to Halloween. I always wanted to get the best candy in the quickest amount of time. In my opinion, the search for candy on Halloween put me at my most strategic. I couldn’t just randomly go from house to house, it wasted precious time. I had to think […]
In Part 1 of this series, we looked at the differences between independent contractors vs employees. . In Part 2, we determine which hire is best for you. Let’s review. What’s an independent contractor again? An independent contractor is a worker who:• Carries their insurance.• Provides their tools and equipment.• Pays their expenses.• Sets their […]
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