Some job descriptions and ads have impressive longevity. They have survived three supervisors, two software changes and several rounds of “just use the posting from last time.”Unfortunately, longevity does not guarantee accuracy. Washington’s hiring rules have changed, and some familiar language and routines deserve a fresh look. Before you recycle that next posting, pour yourself …
Hiring managers often feel pulled between two pressures: move quickly or hold out for the perfect candidate. Neither extreme usually ends well.Consider this scenario. The candidate pool is limited, but someone comes along who meets 85 percent of the organization’s needs. The interview goes well. The candidate appears capable, interested and aligned with the team. …
We often think a strong leadership team looks like this: people who get along, share the same values, and think similarly about problems. They make decisions quickly. They rarely argue. Everyone walks out of the room aligned. It feels efficient. It feels like you're building something solid.But here's the thing. That comfort can cost you.When …
Why onboarding begins before the offer, and why silence afterward may cost you the hireMany employers treat recruitment and onboarding like a relay race: managers and supervisors recruiting carry the baton until the offer is accepted, then hands it to HR for forms and first-day orientation. Candidates, though don’t see a handoff. They see one …
Ask a room full of entrepreneurs what makes their business successful, and you'll hear familiar answers: a unique product, exceptional service, innovative technology, or strong customer relationships. Those factors matter. But there's another reality many founders discover as they grow: every small business is an HR company before it becomes a growth company. The ability …
If you're hiring in Kitsap County and convinced the local talent pool is simply too small, it may be time to look at the problem differently. The challenge isn't necessarily how many people live here. It's how many people are participating in the workforce. Kitsap has one of the lowest labor force participation rates in …
Does this sound familiar? You've crafted an intriguing job post and blasted it out for the world to see, created a competitive job offer, including great benefits, have a solid team, and genuinely enjoy the culture you've built. You expect qualified candidates to come knocking. Instead, applications trickle in. Or worse, they never arrive.The job …
What if your interview process is eliminating some of your best candidates before you ever recognize their potential? Often, interviews are seen as an opportunity to identify the strongest person for the job. Yet they often measure something entirely different: a candidate's comfort level in an interview setting.Those two things are not always the same.The …
