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The Benefits of Outsourcing Staffing Needs

Outsourcing your staffing can be a game-changer for your company. Not only can you ensure highly screened candidates, you will also have more time to spend on other aspects of your business. 1. Access to specialized expertise Outsourcing allows your business to tap into a pool of specialized expertise. Staffing agencies often have a comprehensive network of talented professionals with diverse skill sets and industry specific knowledge. By using an agency, you can leverage the experience of these professionals who have been thoroughly vetted and screened by the staffing agency. This ensures you have access to top-notch talent that can contribute to your company’s success.

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Why You Shouldn’t Ghost Unsuccessful Candidates

Just because a candidate isn’t the right fit for your job opening right now, it doesn’t mean they won’t be in the future. And this isn’t the only reason you shouldn’t ghost a candidate for your position, even if they aren’t the right fit. Ghosting can also affect your business’s reputation and turn off future prospects. Following up with interviewees, even if you aren’t offering them the position, should always be a part of your recruiting checklist. What is Ghosting? Unfortunately, ghosting, a word associated with ignoring someone or failing to respond, has become a common occurrence in recruiting.  In a recent survey, 75% of

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Attracting Top Talent in the Home Building Industry

The home building industry is on the rise, with over 1.4 million housing completions in March 2023 alone. But with growth comes increased competition for home builders to find top talent. Implementing innovative strategies to attract employees can help your construction business thrive in the competitive market. Know Your Brand Having a strong brand for your business is essential for many reasons. It is especially important to attract and keep top talent. Your company’s reputation and image in your market can influence who applies for open positions, and who ultimately stays with your company for the long haul. To highlight your brand to potential candidates,

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4 Ways Today’s Employees Work Smarter Not Harder

As the work landscape becomes increasingly competitive, working smarter, not harder, can keep you ahead of the game. Working smarter means being more efficient, productive, and strategic in how you approach your work. There are several qualities and priorities that employees that work smarter have. 1. All-in on technology Successful employees will rely on technology whenever they can. Employers are relying on this too, with 50% of employers in a recent survey saying they expect employees to have skills with technology. However, this number is expected to grow to 75% by 2030. What does embracing technology do? Helps you stay more connected. More efficient communication

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How to Build a Positive Employee Experience: 5 Best Practices

As a homebuilding company, you want to ensure your employees are happy where they work. Satisfied employees are more likely to stay on for the long term, and they are usually highly productive and enthusiastic about their jobs. Here are a few tips you can apply to create a positive employee experience for your workers: 1. Discover What Motivates Your Team Employees are generally motivated by different things. Some may find that their motivations lie in solving challenges, while others might feel more satisfied when they receive feedback. Other times, your employees may simply feel motivated by a paycheck or a greater sense of responsibility.

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Why Effective Communication Between Builders and Their Clients Is Key to a Successful Build

As a new home builder, you undoubtedly want to ensure your customer’s satisfaction with their purchase. After all, purchasing a home is a substantial investment. In fact, a home is the most expensive thing people will own in their entire lives. While the quality of the home is a significant factor in a client’s happiness with their purchase, builders can’t afford to ignore the customer experience they provide. Customers are bound to remember when a lack of communication popped up or instances where questions went unanswered, and they’ll often share their adverse experiences through company reviews or via word of mouth. In today’s competitive homebuilding

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The Importance of a Strong Sales Team for New Home Builders

As a new home builder, it’s natural to want to share your craft with the world. You know you have the skills and team to build any client’s dream home from scratch, and you likely have all sorts of techniques that distinguish your home builds from other houses in the area. While technical qualifications are critical to bringing a new home to life, you won’t get to share your capabilities if your new home sales team can’t articulate why prospective customers should purchase from you. Like any staff member, your sales team is critical for conveying what’s possible to your clients. They’ll work hand in

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5 Attributes to Look for When Recruiting Administrative Employees

A great administrative employee can be a valuable asset to your business. On the other hand, an employee who is not the right fit for your organization will probably not last. Hiring the wrong person can force you to part ways with your new hire and restart your recruiting journey from scratch. The good news is that you increase your chances of finding a great administrative team member by familiarizing yourself with must-have administrative skills. When screening prospective administrative employees, you should focus on candidates who exhibit the following attributes: 1. Attentiveness Administrative employees often have direct contact with prospective customers and vendors. They are

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Telephone Interview Tips for Hiring Managers

Most employers follow a particular process before hiring a new employee. They start by posting an available opening on a job board, wait for résumés to roll in, and review them. Once they have a few applicants with the skills they’re looking for, they schedule interviews. Some employers choose to start with a short telephone interview. Telephone interviews can reveal additional details about the applicant before they move on to a formal, in-person discussion. For a telephone interview to be efficient, it’s essential to consider these critical tips. Know the Position You’re Hiring for Whether you’re a human resources professional or the hiring manager, you

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Top Red Flags to Look for on a Résumé

As a hiring manager, you want to ensure that you’re selecting qualified talent who will add value to your organization. Reviewing résumés is the beginning of the process. While a résumé won’t tell you about the applicant’s personality or cultural fit, it does provide their work history and other details. Here are a few résumé red flags to look for when assessing your talent pool. Careless Errors Poor language skills, bad formatting, and improper grammar should be red alerts for any hiring manager. While not everyone has excellent English skills, online proofreading tools, like Grammarly or the built-in solution available in Microsoft Word, can help

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