Enterprise resource planning, or ERP, software has been around for a long time. Even while traditional ERP vendors like Oracle and SAP seem to have stagnated, there are still improvements to be had. And that is where Workday comes in. Workday offers ERP software using one of the more modern formats, software as a service… Read more »
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Hiring Redefined Part 2 | Hiring for Outcomes and Potential
Part two of the three-part series on redefining how you hire new employees introduces the idea of hiring for outcomes and potential. Most hiring managers focus on the skills and experience a candidate has to offer. But there is more to the equation when it comes to determining a candidate’s success. By identifying your ideal… Read more »
Can Your Workplace Bridge the IT Generation Gap?
As Millennials become the dominant generation in the workforce, many businesses find themselves dealing with a generation gap within teams and across the organization. With many Baby Boomers delaying retirement and Gen X-ers fully entrenched in their careers, seeing Millennials move up through the ranks can be a sign of shifts for which they are… Read more »
Hiring Redefined Part 1: Needs VS. Wants
Hiring is an involved process. There are numerous considerations for finding the ideal candidate. To find the best applicant, you need to redefine what it takes to locate the perfect match. Part one of this three-part series aims to help you separate your hiring needs from your hiring wants. If you are ready to redefine… Read more »
Systems Analysts Are Under Attack
Systems analysts have a unique set of skills and experience, making them critical to the creation of new business systems, as well as maintaining or adjusting those that are already in place. Serving a diverse client or customer base, systems analysts can face challenges unlike those in other areas of business. As a systems analyst,… Read more »
Building the Bridge Between the Business and Technology Teams
At times, it can seem that your tech team is speaking a different language from the rest of your employees. In order to create an environment more conducive to collaborative problem solving, follow these tips to get everyone on the same page. Don’t Assume Everyone Knows What You Are Talking About When your tech team… Read more »
How to Give Your Accounting Descriptions Life
If you’ve struggled to find the accounting talent that you require, the problem could be the job descriptions you’re writing and posting. The undeniable truth is that most job descriptions are vague, boring and overly complicated. Start giving your accounting descriptions life by following these tips: Proofread Carefully – Job descriptions with typos or awkward… Read more »
3 Ways to Know a Direct Hire Is In It for the Long Haul
Determining whether a job seeker intends to stay with your company for a matter of years or jump ship after six months is essential. Recruiting is a long, expensive, difficult, and often unsuccessful process. If you fill a position only to have it vacated shortly, it’s a major blow to your efforts and the company… Read more »
3 Ways to Know a Consultant is Loyal
The decision to bring in a consultant can’t be made lightly. You will take on a new expense, interrupt your natural workflows and team dynamic, and place a bet that your company will come out stronger in the end. With so much on the line, you need to be sure you’re hiring the right consultant.… Read more »
20 Pieces of Advice for Hiring Managers – Part 2
Hiring has always been a challenge, and it’s not going to get any easier in 2016. Last month we offered you 10 pieces of advice gleaned from years of professional recruiting. This month we are back with 10 more insights: Be Selective – It’s tempting to work with as many staffing partners as possible. The… Read more »