Conor McMahon
Posts by Conor McMahon:
30 Unique Interview Questions To Ask Job Candidates
Summary. Unique interview questions provide an insight into your candidates that can’t be accomplished from traditional interview questions. The hiring process is filled with many traditional routines, with a standard approach to recruiting, evaluating, and hiring candidates. A lot of these approaches are used for good reason. They provide stability and structure, which saves time, […]
Summary. A protected class is any group of people who are protected by law from discrimination due to certain characteristics regarding that group. This includes race, religion, nationality, sex, and disability, among others. Protected classes help keep the American economy thriving because they require businesses to uphold fair and just employment practices. This means that […]
23 Ways To Show Employee Appreciation
Summary. There are many easy-to-show employee appreciations, such as offering raises, bonuses, extra PTO, and extensive benefits packages. Additionally, you can publicly recognize effort, invest in their professional development, or simply write a sincere thank you note. If you know your employees work hard and that their efforts help contribute to your organization’s success, but […]
12 Employee Of The Month Ideas To Recognize And Reward Workers
Summary. Great employee of the month ideas include additional bonuses, extra PTO, professional development opportunities, and company outings. It is very important to recognize the effort of hard-working employees, especially those who go above and beyond the responsibilities of their position. That is why many organizations have an employee of the month program. There are […]
11 Company Policies Every Business Needs
Summary. Every business needs equal opportunity policies, employee codes of conduct, workplace health and safety policies, disciplinary policies, PTO and sick time policies, and privacy policies. Running a business requires a lot of structure. Without it, any business would not last very long. The structure of company policies helps provide stability necessary for long-term success. […]
A How-To Guide To Hiring Part-Time Employees
Summary. To hire part-time employees, make sure you understand your organizational needs and write a clear job description that is appealing to qualified candidates. Many businesses hire part-time workers because they offer certain advantages over full-time employees. Any organization that staffs part-time employees knows that there are certain challenges to hiring them. However, with the […]
11 Management Styles For Successful Leadership
Summary. There are several management styles that can make a successful leader, including transformational, democratic, laissez-faire, and autocratic. Good managers adapt their style to meet their situational needs. Business leaders, whether they be CEOs, mid-level managers, or direct supervisors, have management styles that influence their effectiveness. Certain styles are better than others based on circumstances […]
How To Manage Flexible Work Schedules
Summary. To manage a flexible work schedule, make sure to evaluate your current organizational objectives and practices, talk to all stakeholders, establish clear expectations, and stay in communication with your employees. As the world economy becomes increasingly globalized and as technology changes the definitions of what constitutes a workspace, more and more companies are ditching […]
How To Give Constructive Employee Feedback
Summary. To give constructive feedback to employees, be timely, meet privately, be clear, be specific, and be objective. You want to focus on the situation and not the person, but it still helps to establish trust and empathy with your employee to make a positive impact. Even the best employees, from time to time, need […]
Summary. To run an effective meeting, you need to determine your objectives, create an agenda, invite the appropriate people, prepare logistics, be punctual, involve your members, summarize key points, and conclude with action items. It is a business cliche to hate meetings. Employers and employees alike find them to usually be a waste of their […]
Summary. Technical recruiting focuses solely on finding candidates for tech-based positions. Due to the specific skills required for these positions, technical recruiting requires a specialized approach to evaluate candidates effectively. In an age where data is a highly valuable resource and nearly all industries are affected by the latest technological innovations, it should come as […]
What Is An Acknowledgment Receipt? (With Template And Examples)
Summary. An acknowledgment receipt is a document used to confirm that an item has been received under specified conditions. This is usually found when employees receive official documents such as an employee handbook or when customers are sent important goods by a company. When employees or clients are given important documents or valuable items, it […]
Employment Verification Laws Explained
Summary. Employment verification laws are used to protect both the employer and the employee. The laws involve confirming whether or not an employee is legally authorized to work in the U.S., in addition to protecting an employee’s privacy and civil rights. One of the most important aspects of the hiring process is to make sure […]
What Is The Work Opportunity Tax Credit?
Summary. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers who hire individuals of targeted groups that face barriers to employment. The credit ranges from $1,500 to $9,600, with a general cap at $2,400. There are many individuals out there that are more than capable of being excellent employees. Unfortunately, some of them struggle […]
Summary. Disparate treatment is intentional workplace discrimination an employee faces due to certain characteristics that are outlined in the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Equal employment opportunity is a key feature of current U.S. labor law. Businesses are expected to treat their employees and job candidates based on the merit of their relevant qualifications. However, unfortunately, […]
HR Job Titles That Employers Should Know
Summary. Common HR job titles include HR associate, HR representative, HR coordinator, HR manager, Vice President of Human Resources, and Chief Human Resource Officer. Any company has to think about how its workforce impacts its success. If a company gets large enough, it will have an entire human resource department focused on managing the relationship […]
Business Core Competencies: Examples And How To Determine Yours
Summary. The core competencies of a business are its unique skills and resources that give the company a distinct advantage over competitors. Every business has a reason to exist. The most successful companies take this reason and fulfill certain market needs. If they are lucky, they do this so well that they make a name […]
What Are Employee Resource Groups?
Summary. Employee resource groups, also known as ERGs, are employee-led groups that connect volunteer members with similar traits or interests to promote diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Your company wants the best workforce possible. You want your employees to be efficient and effective, both as individuals and as a team. Yet sometimes, for your […]
How To Manage Up (And What Does It Mean?)
Summary. Managing is when employees work towards building a productive relationship with their supervisors. The result is a mutually beneficial accomplishment of professional goals. Employees can play a big role in the success of their supervisors. They don’t need to be mindless drones who blindly follow orders. Instead, they can use their skills to help […]
What Is A Human Resource Strategy? (And How To Make One)
Summary. A human resource strategy is how a company approaches its human resource policies so that they are in sync with organizational objectives. Creating one requires an understanding of these overall objectives, as well as the needs of the human resource department. For a company to achieve success, it needs the best employees possible. How […]
What Is An Employee Value Proposition? (With Examples)
Summary. An employee value proposition (EVP) is a business branding strategy that markets what the organization offers to its employees in order to attract and retain a quality workforce. You want the best candidates and employees, but so do your competitors. When candidates compare job opportunities, they are thinking in terms of more than just […]
How To Make A 30/60/90-Day Plan With Your Employees
Discover the value of a 30-60-90 day plan for new hires, get tips for creating an effective plan, and see real examples of what to include in each phase of the plan.
Summary. To onboard new hires successfully, understand that it is a process that requires dedicated planning and execution. You should set realistic goals with time-bound benchmarks that you can evaluate periodically. After the hiring process, there is still the task of onboarding your new employee so that they can become a fully engaged member of […]
State Taxes For Small Businesses
Summary. Paying state taxes as a small business depends on your business structure and the state you pay taxes to. Small businesses are usually taxed based on their income, which can either be paid by the company or passed on to the owners. If you own or manage a small business, you know that taxes […]
How To Take Notes When Interviewing A Job Candidate
Summary. When interviewing a job candidate, make sure to use a scorecard and a separate section for additional notes. You want to have a standardized system in place that is objective and focuses on the qualifications of the candidates. This will help you in your evaluations and decisions. Without a doubt, the job interview is […]
How To Evaluate Job Candidates (Before And After And Interview)
Summary. To effectively evaluate candidates, set up a system of standards to add objectivity. Keep these standards in mind while you pre-screen, screen, and interview potential hires. Be aware of your biases and work with others to go over your initial observations. If you want your hiring process to be successful, you need to evaluate […]
9 Steps For Conducting Virtual Interviews
Summary. Be prepared if you wish to conduct a successful virtual interview. Structure the interview with a logical flow of questions and highlight what makes your company great. Virtual interviews are everywhere, and it’s not hard to see why. Since the Covid Pandemic forced many companies to conduct remote interviews, the technology has improved, and […]
New Hire Checklist [Infographic]
A poor onboarding experience can ruin a new job for any employee. This infographic will help you make sure that your new employees are set up for success from the get go.
What Is Sourcing And How Is It Different Than Recruiting?
Sure sourcing and recruiting overlap, however understanding and learning to distinguish the 2 functions will make it easier to hire the best candidate.
How to Have Tough and Courageous Conversations With Your Employees
Often the key to managing an employee is to have tough, but fair conversations with them. In this blog entry, Christina Attrah shares her top tips to starting and finishing these conversations.
5 Email Tips for Effective Leadership
An effective leader has to be consistent in their communication with both employees and business partners. Use these 5 email tips to establish effective leadership and correctly depict all your ideas through email communication.
How To Write A Job Description [Employer Guide]
Summary. To write a job description, make sure to include the job title, company summary, job summary, job responsibilities, as well as skills and qualifications. You have the option to also include compensation and benefits or additional information. Your description should be between 500 to 600 words that accurately portray the functions and expectations of […]
8 Ways A Boss Can Have A Positive Impact On Employees
Here are 8 of my most memorable manager (as opposed to management) moments … some of my fondest memories of my former bosses, which upon reflection, were also some of the pivotal moments of my career.
5 Ways to Ensure a New Manager Succeeds
In order for your new manager to achieve great things, follow these five simple steps. If you do these, your new manager will have every chance to flourish in the workplace.
10 Tips for Convincing People You’re an Expert Interviewer (Even If You’re Not)
Everybody’s got a story about the first interview they ever gave: awkward silences, inappropriately personal questions, knocking over a coffee cup… If your number is up and it’s time to conduct your first interview, you’ll save yourself a lot of red-hot-cheek memories with a bit of preparation and practice.
6 Tips On How To Write A Cold Recruiting Email
When sending a cold email, you have one shot to make a good impression. Here are 6 tips to writing cold recruiting emails that candidates won’t laugh at.
The Pros And Cons Of Social Media Screening
Should a Facebook profile be fair game when screening candidates?
7 Ways to Motivate New Employees
Here are 7 tips to motivate new employees and make their initial experience with your organisation memorable for all the right reasons.
When all is said and done (and whether we like it or not), as recruiters we must all understand that recruiting is sales.
7 Innovative Talent Attraction Strategies
Heather Page shares 5 innovative talent attraction strategies she learned from a recent podcast with Jim Stroud and Paul Slezak.
How To Handle An Employee Resignation
It is rarely an easy situation to handle an employee’s resignation. Even if you are parting on good terms, the loss of an employee results in a transition process that requires careful execution. The best way to handle an employee’s resignation is to be prepared for any situation. Luckily most employee resignations follow a similar […]
HR Business Plan: What Is It And What Are Its Steps?
It is essential to have an effective Human Resources (HR) business plan in place. Use these five steps to help you secure the success of your business.
How To Manage Different Personalities
When considering candidates for a position, be sure to take the time to get a feel for their personality type and think about how you would manage them.
How to Cut Business Costs (Without Cutting Staff)
Every business tightens its belt in times of economic uncertainty and the first thing on the chopping block is usually jobs. While cutting staff numbers is a quick way to save money in the short-term, there are some very good reasons why it shouldn’t necessarily be your first port of call.
How to Hire a Sales Representative
Hiring a capable sales person is not a walk in the park. Hopefully these 7 recruiting tips will help you identify the perfect sales person for your team.
How To Write Better Emails To Your Employees
Sending too many internal emails or not paying enough attention to what you’re saying can turn employees off and disengage them. There are better ways to ensure that your emails actually accomplish what you want them to do. Check out this guest post from Susan Guillory.
The Importance of Reference Checking
Reference checks are an absolutely vital part of any recruitment process. And regardless of how impressive a candidate may have been when you interviewed them, no recruiter should ever let the reference checking process slip through the cracks.
6 Tips for Managing Unmotivated Employees
Practical tips for managing passive employees, including strategies for identifying and addressing common causes of passivity and tips for encouraging active participation and engagement in the workplace.
9 Recruiting Tips To Find The Best Candidates
If your client decides not to proceed with anyone on your shortlist, they’ll probably say that “none of your candidates quite met the brief”. However perhaps it’s not that ‘they’ didn’t meet the brief at all. Maybe ‘you’ failed to properly qualify the job order.
10 Ways To Motivate Your Employees
If a happy workforce is a productive workforce, employers should consider motivating their employees a worthwhile endeavor. Employers are often regarded as an important driving force in motivating their employees. That doesn’t mean they get the job done, though. So how can you motivate your employees? Key Takeaways: There are two types of motivation: intrinsic […]
Sales Recruitment: 8 Skills to Look out for in a Sales Manager
We all know the classic adage “sales are the lifeblood of any business,” so when it comes to hiring a new sales manager, it’s important to get the hire right! In this post, our guest author explains 8 competencies any business should look for in a potential hire.
14 Tips For Choosing The Best Candidate For Your Business
The value and the contribution of your next employee will far surpass the effort it took to hire them. Look at the bigger picture and consider these tips from Charles Phan when hiring your next employee.
Hiring Refugees for a Diverse Workplace Culture
Diversity in the workplace contributes to more satisfying teamwork, better productivity, and increasingly informed decision making.
Why Educational Content is Vital to Your Sales Team’s Success
How do you make the most out of your marketing strategy? The most obvious answer is to give your audience something they’re interested in: something that would be useful to them and would benefit them in some way. If that’s the case, then why do so many marketing teams hesitate to include more educational content […]
7 Writing Tricks to Level up Your Cold Recruiting Emails
Cold recruiting emails can be a great tool for hiring prospective candidates – assuming you know how to use this tool right. This definitely isn’t always easy: basically, you’re asking a candidate to join your company and you have to do your best to spark their interest. However, while it isn’t easy, it’s still possible. […]
20 Critically Important Skills and Traits that Recruiters Seek in Entry-Level Candidates
Recruiting is probably the most challenging yet one of the most important skills that a founder, CEO, hiring manager, or HR manager of a company must master. If you hire only the best possible candidates, you’ll have the best possible company. Once you realize how important the recruitment process is, you will know why your […]
10 Questions to Consider Asking During a Candidate Interview
In this post we showcase 10 questions that you might want to consider asking during a candidate interview.
13 Tips For Recruiting Tech Talent Using Social Media
Although most companies are using social media to find tech talent, some of them aren’t making the most of it. In this post, we show you how to connect with the best tech talent through social media.
Your Prospects Are Not Psychic
For any eager sales reps, follow these tips and your calendar will fill up with legitimate, scheduled conversations with intrinsically qualified people.
The Truth About Cats and Dogs … and Sales
Why does the “How should we sell?” debate go on and on? This post by ConnectAndSell CEO Chris Beall demystifies different approaches to the sales process.
Outsourcing HR: Big Savings for Small Businesses
This post will delve into the benefits of outsourcing HR and why it contributes to huge saving for small businesses.
The Top 5 Reference Check Questions You Want to Ask But Shouldn’t
Reference checks are an essential part of the hiring process. However, reference check questions require a professional code of conduct, both unwritten and by law, that you should follow.
How to Get Away With Managing Millennials
Managing millennials can be a somewhat tedious task. What are millennials expecting from their bosses? What motivates them, and how can you keep them engaged in their work?
Case Study: A Consultancy’s Innovative Interview Process
Innovative and effective interview processes are both the holy grail and John Cleese of recruitment; we know they can work if done right, but mostly it just seems like a bit of time-wasting fluff. If you’ve ever tried to implement a different way of sifting through your organization’s potential recruits you’ll understand the difficulty in working out how to effectively utilize the many different ways of screening an applicant. Here’s an example of how one company managed to do it very effectively.
4 Questions that Make You Look Like a Numbskull Interviewer
Quite honestly – there are some dumb-ass interviewers out there. Here are the dumbest questions I’ve been asked by recruiters and hiring managers and start up owners and managing directors just three weeks into this pitiful charade we call ‘finding a job’, complete with the responses I wish I could have given.