In December 2013, social media management company Buffer rocked the HR world when it adopted an innovative idea: an open salary policy. In an attempt to be totally transparent with both employees and the public, Buffer released the formula it uses to calculate employee compensation as well as the salary…
When it comes to robotics, automation and technology, humans tend to have very mixed emotions. “On one hand there’s anxiety about robots,” said Kate Darling, an expert in robot ethics at the MIT Media Lab. “And on the other hand people are fascinated by them. We’re hypocritical.” Over the past…
Oh, resumes. The little, 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper that you’re expected to cram all of your life’s achievements onto. Although resumes can be the bane of a jobseeker’s existence, they are the first chance you get to prove yourself worthy of a job to a recruiter. Need…
The world around us is constantly changing, and the recruiting, staffing and HR industries are no exception to this rule. As a recruiter, one of the biggest challenges is staying on top of industry trends and hot topics. So what is the current state of the recruiting industry? Here’s what…
Late January through early March has always been my least favorite time of the year. With the seemingly endless winter weather and the lack of holidays to look forward to, it’s easy for me to get into a bit of a funk. And I know I’m not alone in this—simply…
It’s no secret that video interviewing is on the rise. Candidates like the virtual interviews because they’re easy and can be done anywhere, meaning the candidate doesn’t have to schedule much time away from work. Recruiters like video interviews because they’re quick and allow the recruiter to interview more people…
For everyone who did not catch our feature story in the Triangle Business Journal, we have an exciting announcement to share: we’re moving! As of March 2016, Leoforce’s new home will be in downtown Raleigh’s Glenwood South district, at 500 West Peace Street. Though we’ve loved our time in the…
The start of a new year symbolizes a clean slate. Every year without fail, January is the month of good-intentioned people overwhelming gyms, eating copious amounts of leafy greens and kicking bad habits to the curb. Why not bring some of this enthusiasm into the workplace? Here are five New…
If you haven’t heard all about how your recruiters and HR department NEED big data, then you must have spent 2015 living under a rock. More and more companies are expected to hop on the big data bandwagon in 2016, and it’s something you should definitely consider too! However, you…
Ever wondered what your recruiter personality type is? Now you can find out. 1. What does your desk look like? A. Cluttered with technology: your tablet, work cell phone and personal cell phone are easily accessible, and at least two computer monitors are up and running. There are also…