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What Industries Will Flourish Post COVID-19

Over the last several months, Coronavirus has dominated the news, panicked the stock market and created murmurings of a recession. As the U.S. is forced to pull back from regular economic activity, hiring employees and job recruiting in the immediate future will be slower. Still, long-term a post-COVID-19 world will likely reshape our manufacturing industry.  […]

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How to Develop a Competitive Pay Practice

In today’s competitive job market, candidates are well educated about salary rates based on their industry and location. For companies to stay competitive and attract the best and brightest talent, they need to stay a step ahead of their competition. Developing a solid, yet competitive pay practice that is based on accurate salary data is […]

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How AI Can Work for Your Company Now and in the Future

In the face of Stephen Hawking’s untimely death, Artificial Intelligence has dominated the headlines. Some people, such as Hawking, believed that AI had a destructive potential, while proponents say that it helps provide automation for jobs. Here are the top ways your company can explore integrating AI into daily tasks and how to effectively address employees’ […]

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How to Effectively Deal With Workplace Bullies

You cannot turn on the news without hearing about a school shooting, bombing or violent act. Many of these relate to bullies. But, what can your company do in today’s world to help protect employees from the mental and emotional, and even physical threats of violence perpetrated by workplace bullies? First, it’s important to recognize […]

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Your Guide to Short Term vs. Long Term Hiring Strategies

Hiring can be a complicated process. Typically companies have immediate needs, and then they have long term goals to help them succeed in building a profitable future. Hiring is no exception, which is why companies should employ two main types of strategies: short term and long term.  Short Term Hiring Strategies Most employers classify short-term […]

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The Importance of Human Resources

Human resources departments are important to businesses. They help aid the flow of communication and give employees an outlet for expressing their frustrations. However, a poorly managed human resources department can become a business’ worst nightmare. Let’s explore the importance of human resources departments. My brother-in-law works for a public agency that employs approximately 300 […]

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When Should Employers Discuss Salary in Interviews?

Knowing when to discuss salary during online recruitment and in an interview can be tricky, especially if applicants have expectations but don’t know how to bring it up.  Here at Ninja Gig, we firmly believe that companies should discuss salary immediately, as this helps avoid attracting applicants that may not accept the salary you are […]

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Why You Need to Accept Job Applications, Even if You Aren’t Hiring

Whether you post a job opening or not, you might find that you occasionally receive unsolicited resumes from applicants. For some employers, this may raise issues for record retention and unlawful discrimination, but for others, having a supply of resumes on hand can be a lifesaver.  Many industries benefit from having an open-ended supply of […]

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Why More Employees Looking for New Jobs in 2020

The job market and economy are strong, which means that nearly 50 percent of employees are on the lookout for a better job, browsing online job posting sites looking for a healthier work environment, better pay and benefits.  The three main reasons that employees will be looking for new jobs this year include: Money Feeling […]

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Top Essential Skills for Human Resources Management

Human resources professionals are always interviewing candidates and assessing qualifications and skills. But what does it take to be successful in human resources management? Let us take a closer look. Multitasking – Human resources professionals have to be able to multitask and deal with a wide variety of duties, ranging from FMLA leave questions, employees’ […]