I think we’re all collectively suffering from information overload as recruitment firm owners and people all over the world struggle to adapt to the global pandemic we are in. One of the things that has been especially difficult for me is finding actionable advice, actual things we can all DO RIGHT NOW to help get through the crisis and also focus on what comes after the crisis. Here are a few resources and pieces of recruitment advice I have stumbled upon that focus on action. Read the rest of this entry »
Recruitment Advice in a Pandemic
by Veronica BlattRecruiters: Especially Now, Be the Adult in the Room
by Dave Nerz
Stress can affect the office or workplace, even when it is virtual, as well as influence relationships with co-workers, subordinates, clients and contacts. Something as far-reaching and serious as Covid-19 has raised the stakes to new levels. So now is the time to consider the seriousness of your role in keeping things positive. I like to say, be the adult in the room! As recruiters, you have an influence on both clients and candidates. They need you to help reflect what can be, rather than fear and worry.
Make some commitments to yourself and perhaps then you can ask others to join you in this effort. Read the rest of this entry »
Should I Start A Recruitment Agency During A Pandemic?
by Sarah Freiburger
As this unprecedented pandemic continues to make it’s mark on the world and various industries, one of the emerging layoffs that seem to be happening is internal and corporate recruiters. Each day various social media groups include postings of these laid off recruiters searching for their next opportunity or wanting to be hired by others. A question you should be asking yourself if you are in this position might be, whose name do I want to end up seeing at the top of a client check? Read the rest of this entry »
5 Ways To Get Ahead in Your Job Search During the Coronavirus Crisis
by Veronica Blatt
Today’s guest blogger is Fernando Ortiz-Barbachano, CEO of Barbachano International (BIP), the human capital solutions leader in Mexico, Latin America, and the USA. Barbachano International offers high-impact executive search, executive coaching, and outplacement and has been a member of NPAworldwide for more than ten years. He offers job search tips in the post below.
You might be thinking a COVID19 pandemic is the worst time to initiate a job search. After all, countless other people are in the same position as you, rushing to find a light at the end of a tunnel that wasn’t even there a few weeks ago. Read the rest of this entry »
Protecting Your Organization and Workforce During Global Crisis
by Veronica Blatt
Today’s guest blogger is SafeGuard Global. For nearly a decade, organizations around the world have relied on SafeGuard Global for their global HR needs, specifically around payroll and employee compliance. SafeGuard Global is an Endorsed Program sponsor of NPAworldwide. The post below gives practical advice to follow during a global crisis.
Although today’s global pandemic and the resulting economic turbulence are hurting some industries harder than others, it’s likely that everyone will feel some effect. If, before the global crisis, your organization’s goals or plans included international expansion and hiring, you may be trying to figure out how and whether to proceed. Read the rest of this entry »
Recruiting Tips For The New Not-So-Normal
by Dave Nerz
Things have certainly changed in massive ways in just a few weeks. It is unsettling to even the most stoic, calm and rational recruiters and recruitment leaders. As a recruiter or leader, you are working with a product (candidate) that is living breathing person. So here are some recruiting tips to consider for these not-so-normal times: Read the rest of this entry »
Recruitment Strategies to Partner, Pivot and Prosper
by Liz Carey
With all the uncertainty in the world right now, some may start to panic – from stockpiling, to layoffs, to closing down shops. But on a recent NPAworldwide regional call, one of our area leaders insisted that for recruiters, it’s not time to panic… rather, it’s time to Partner, Pivot and Prosper. Read the rest of this entry »
The Cost of Toxic Employees
by Veronica Blatt
Today’s guest blogger is Paulette Steele with Real Resumes located in Queensland, Australia. Real Resumes is educating people from beginning to end on getting a job. Short videos cover all aspects including: where to look for a job, writing effective resumes, researching and preparing for the interview, and most importantly, mastering the interview itself. Paulette has 15 years of recruitment experience and a vast career in various industries. She writes about toxic employees below.
The first thing to address is – what is a ‘toxic employee? What kind of person fits this description? Well to sum it up, toxic employees are people who don’t fit your company culture, produce a low standard of work, take more sick days than others and don’t fit in well with the rest of the team. You know the kind of people we’re talking about, right!!
Their toxicity spreads like wildfire leading to high turnover rates, and a general vibe of unhappiness. Besides that, there’s the lost clients/customers and business opportunities. Read the rest of this entry »
Control What You Can in a Recruitment Crisis
by Veronica Blatt
I think it’s safe to say EVERYONE feels a little panic and uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the globe. We are hearing jittery comments and seeing knee-jerk reactions from politicians, business leaders, recruiters and more. While there is no doubt we’re in a highly stressful situation, it’s good to remind ourselves that it WILL end, the economy WILL recover, the stock market WILL climb, and normalcy WILL return.
If you’re struggling to maintain focus and a positive attitude, here are some tips to help you get back on track: Read the rest of this entry »
International recruitment means international invoicing; can your recruitment agency handle it??
by Veronica BlattOur guest blogger today is TBOS. Formed in 2009, TBOS have over a decade’s experience in helping new start-up and existing recruitment agencies with their outsourced back office needs.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully secured overseas talent for your client, but international recruitment means international invoicing. Does your recruitment agency have the means to invoice correctly and compliantly with the correct tax applied? Read the rest of this entry »