Recruitment Trends

October 17, 2019 Julie Shenkman

Stop Hiring for Fit If You Want to Have a Diverse Team

Yes, it’s important to hire workers who fit in well with your team from a cultural standpoint. However, it is possible to overdo it in a sense. Trying to only hire “clones” of your current workforce isn’t the best idea,

September 17, 2019 Julie Shenkman

The Hidden Costs of Hiring

Hiring skilled employees results in the company making more money, right? Perhaps in the long run, but throughout the hiring process you’ll need to be prepared for some hidden costs that can really add up. Let’s go over some recruitment

September 5, 2019 Julie Shenkman

How to Recruit Recent College Grads

Today’s job market is extremely competitive. Many companies are competing with one another to snag top talent. One of the greatest pools of untapped talent lies in recent college graduates. Each summer, graduates embark into the world, eager to make

August 8, 2019 Julie Shenkman

Nexxt Announces Enhanced Text2Hire Conversation Product

We at Nexxt are excited to announce a software upgrade to our Text2Hire Conversation product! According to a survey, only 14% of the workforce is actively looking for a job, but 73% are open to receiving new job opportunities via

July 30, 2019 Julie Shenkman

How AI Will Impact Who You Hire

Nowadays, the workplace is changing. Jobs are changing, some even becoming “obsolete.” A large part of this flux is due to artificial intelligence being the new normal, increasing productivity and altering traditional job roles. More than ever, hiring managers have

May 9, 2019 Emily McKinney

Why Giving Your Employees Flexibility Improves Morale and Productivity

In a job market like today’s, where skilled workers are in high demand and employers are having a hard time filling positions, offering workplace flexibility is something to consider in order to attract top talent. The idea that flexibility invokes laziness is an old school one and has since been proven untrue. Employees are far more likely to rate their job positively and use their hours productively when they have some control over their schedule. Here are some easy ways you can give your employees the flexibility they want.