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A little-known fact that lies in our medical communities is that registered nurse turnover is surprisingly high. In fact, according to the Survey of Newly-Licensed Registered Nurses, one in five newly registered nurses (RNs) leaves their first job within a year and one in three within the first two years. The COVID-19 crisis, as well […]
In an age of remote technology, cloud companies and COVID-19, it only seems natural that companies are turning to online recruitment for remote employees or contractors. While the thought of working from home may be a dream job for many employees, with additional benefits for companies and employers, it’s still a relatively new concept that […]
What’s the number one warning issued to growing companies by business owners, CEO’s and managers the world over? Hire carefully. It’s been said that one bad hire added to a small or growing team can be enough to sink the ship. If not handled smartly, hiring could be the kiss of death for your organization. So to help […]
One popular trend is using assessments to hire better employees. Assessments can help you find the best employee for the position and work environment. Applicants can look impressive on paper, but hiring someone that is the right fit for the job is essential to reducing overhead costs associated with advertising and turnover. Companies also want […]
If you have a cleaning company, chances are that you know the challenges of keeping and maintaining good housekeeping staff. Furthermore, if you’re like many small businesses right now, you’re probably in the process of rehiring employees. If you fear a mountain of paper applications and what types of questions you can’t ask, Ninja Gig is […]
If you’re like a lot of small businesses right now, you’re probably hiring and have several employment ads posted online. As an HR professional, you likely have questions about what you legally can and can’t say in an online job application. Ninja Gig will help highlight some basic online job application rules. Basic Online Job […]
The art of recruiting is taking a turn, focusing on treating candidates more like customers. Companies want to groom and entice applicants because studies show that our current job market is candidate-driven. Skyrocketing unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic has made it challenging for employers to rehire and fill vacant job openings. This new trend indicates […]
It’s tempting and easy to take a job applicant’s data and quickly type in a search in social media programs, such as Facebook and Instagram. Employers can quickly get inside applicant’s uncensored heads and learn more about potential applicants. But is this type of employment screening legal? There are two sides to the controversial topic of […]
Research shows that if companies use the wrong words in a job description, it may detour highly qualified female candidates from applying. It’s important that companies write gender-neutral job descriptions and applications in a gender-neutral tone. For example, remove all feminine or masculine vocabulary to help increase the likelihood of qualified men and women applying for […]
The U.S. Department of Labor has a Wage and Hour Division that provides advice and guidance to employers to comply with child labor provisions. Many young adults and teens have part-time jobs, but employers must comply with federal regulations. If you’re looking to hire teens for part-time restaurant work in this post-pandemic era, read on. Know […]