Hiring Bonus Checklist

(almost)Everything you need to consider before posting a job with a hiring Bonus. It was the beginning of 2021 and I was working at a company that was desperate for housekeepers. Our biggest issue was we just couldn’t get any applicants in the door. We looked around at other similar job openings in the area

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Bonus Exemption Lifted from Equal Pay Act in Oregon

Disclaimer: We are not lawyers and this is not legal advice. This blog is written by an Experienced HR and Recruiting professional, however, you should always consult an employment lawyer before you offer hiring bonuses or change your business’s compensation structure. You may have heard some recent buzz around hiring bonuses in Oregon State –

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Build your own Online Application Form in Less than Five Minutes

Asking candidates to e-mail their resumes in can result in buried messages and an unorganized process
An application form and way to organize applicants creates a better experience for the candidate and the hiring team
There are free applicant tracking systems your business could utilize too!
Using Google Forms is a low-cost way to customize an application form while providing tracking on the backend.

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Avoid These When Crafting a Job Posting

If you haven’t already done so, check out our “How to Craft an Engaging Job Posting” for the basics on crafting job postings. Each industry and job type has a different candidate audience that will require customizing your recruiting and job posting approach. Below are some common elements in job postings that drive away interested

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How to Craft an Engaging Job Posting

As an employer looking to hire, crafting a job posting or job advertisement is a task worth putting some time into. Why? Because this is your first chance to select for qualified candidates and help non-qualifying candidates choose to self select. Follow this simple outline to craft a great post:  Introduce the company Give a

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