AvatarInc MagazineAvatarAvatar18 hours agoHow Klarna's Co-Founder Learned to Hire Tech Talent--Without a Tech Backgroundverified_publisherInc Magazine - Ali DonaldsonThe entrepreneur shares why it's always important to ask questions. When Sebastian Siemiatkowski, Niklas Adalberth, and Victor Jacobsson co-founded Klarna--the Stockholm-based payments platform best known for its buy-now-pay-later service--back in 2005, they had a problem. None of them had an …
AvatarInc MagazineAvatarAvatar2 days agoThe Cost of Poaching Talent Just Hit a Record Highverified_publisherInc Magazine - Sarah LynchMore workers are looking for new jobs, but they're also looking for much higher salaries, according to a new Federal Reserve report. More U.S. workers are looking for jobs than at any time in the last decade, but if you want to hire them you'll need to pony up. The lowest wage that job seekers are …
AvatarInc MagazineAvatarAvatar2 days agoWhy You Might Be Hiring Engineers Too Soonverified_publisherInc Magazine - Jennifer ConradIn his new book, MIT lecturer Paul Cheek says there are practical and financial considerations to keep in mind when bringing on tech talent. For startups, the transition from dreaming up a product to developing and implementing it can be an exciting time. But founders without a technical background …
AvatarInc MagazineAvatarAvatar2 days agoThe 1 Thing That Will Determine If That New Hire Will Stayverified_publisherInc Magazine - Jim SchleckserFocus on will instead of skill. The employment landscape has drastically changed over the past few years. From the Great Resignation to quiet quitting to lazy-girl jobs, the number of unfilled and open jobs in the country has given job seekers much more power than they used to have. However, the way …
AvatarInc MagazineAvatarAvatar5 days agoInternational Hires Could Help Your Business Growverified_publisherInc Magazine - Tony JamousIn a dynamic economic environment, consider international talent to fuel growth. The need to optimize resources and diversify talent pools has never been more pressing. As companies contend with market downturns, employee disengagement, and talent shortages, hiring across borders remains a viable …
AvatarInc MagazineAvatarAvatarOne-Third of Hiring Managers Just Admitted to Asking Job Candidates 'Illegal' Questionsverified_publisherInc Magazine - Suzanne Lucas"So, are you gay? Pregnant? Over 40? And where's that accent from?" If any of these questions come out of your mouth, you should probably shut up. One in three hiring managers knowingly ask "illegal" questions during job interviews, according to a recent Resume Builder survey. And while, …
AvatarInc MagazineAvatarAvatarHere's Exactly Where Racial Bias in Hiring Persists--and How Businesses Can Address Itverified_publisherInc Magazine - Bruce CrumleyFull findings of a study reveal which companies showed lowest bias in responding to racially identifiable resumés, and give insights into reducing that risk further. It's news to no one that despite the best intentions--and the spread of diversity, equality, and inclusion policies by …
AvatarInc MagazineAvatarAvatarWhat the March Jobs Report Means for Small Business Hiringverified_publisherInc Magazine - Sarah LynchEmployers added a surprisingly strong number of jobs last month. But even with the still-hot labor market, companies are finding it a bit easier to hire. The labor market is still strong, but for business owners, this isn't the hiring frenzy from a few years ago. U.S. employers added 303,000 jobs …
AvatarInc MagazineAvatarAvatarU.S. Job Growth Jumped in Marchverified_publisherInc Magazine - Sarah LynchEmployers added 303,000 jobs in March, trumping forecasts. The March jobs report came in like a lion. U.S. employers added 303,000 jobs in March, coming in well above economists' forecast of more than 200,000 jobs, according to Bloomberg, and up from the initial 275,000 jobs added in February. Last …
AvatarInc MagazineAvatarAvatarWhat to Know About Hiring--and Retaining--the Class of 2024verified_publisherInc Magazine - Sarah LynchIf you're hoping to recruit and retain these soon-to-be college graduates, you might want to consider offering flexibility, soft skills training, and better work-life balance, according to experts. In less than two months, the Class of 2024 will start entering the workforce--and how you attract and …
AvatarInc MagazineAvatarAvatarWorkers Crave Career Growth. Employers May Not Be Paying Attentionverified_publisherInc Magazine - Araceli CrescencioAccording to a new study, prioritizing employees' career development boosts productivity, increases satisfaction, and improves the bottom line. Employees may no longer be quitting at high rates, but they are hungry for career development opportunities, and don't feel like they're getting them from …
AvatarInc MagazineAvatarAvatarEmployees Are Still Worried About Layoffsverified_publisherInc Magazine - Sarah LynchEven though layoffs remain low overall, your employees could still be concerned about job security, according to a new Glassdoor report. Clearer communication could be key. Layoffs in the U.S. are still historically low, but that hasn't eased employee anxiety. A new report from Glassdoor found that …