Ninja Gig BlogAs a business owner, the chances are that your employment needs come and go with hiring cycles. While some companies are constantly hiring because of high turnover or the nature of their work, most companies experience hiring cycles. So, as a business owner, how do you take care of your digital hiring process without paying […]
Ever hired someone stellar in the interview process but came to find out you made a horrible mistake? Surprisingly, this happens quite often, but why? There are many reasons why your new employee got hired but turned out to be a dud. Maybe you didn’t perform due diligence with reference and background checks or maybe […]
If you’re wondering if you should provide a Spanish job application, the short answer is yes! More and more of today’s potential workforce is bilingual, with their primary language being Spanish. By providing an optional Spanish employment application, you suddenly open yourself up to many more applicants that may otherwise not apply for your job […]
Welcome to the 21st Century! I am constantly amazed that even with all the technological advances in the past few decades, as a society, we are still holding on to our paper processes. Just think about how much paper flows through your life daily: mortgage applications, employee performance reviews, job applications, notes, books, recipes, bills, […]
One of my previous employers didn’t give year-end holiday bonuses. When I first found out about this, I was a little annoyed, but the more I have thought about this, the more OK I am with no bonus. However, this employer was generous with yearly reviews and merit-based performance increases. When everything is said and […]
Happy Halloween! During this season of dressing up as your favorite superhero, I can’t help but think about the masks job candidates wear when applying and interviewing. When reviewing job applications and interviewing candidates, how do you see through the mask to the real person? On applications and resumes, applicants usually include at least three […]
Sure, Labor Day is a great day for a backyard BBQ. For some small businesses, it’s a day to offer discounts and rake in some profits. But do you know the origins and history of Labor Day, and why we really celebrate the holiday? Who Founded Labor Day? There’s some controversy over who exactly founded […]
Every year, Fortune magazine lists the 100 Best Companies to Work For. In 2013, the number one rated company was Google (for the fourth year in a row). Why do its employees give Google such high marks? And, how can you get some of that employee love, without building a roller hockey rink? Google’s Secret: […]
Technology, in essence, has complete control over every aspect of our lives. With its advancement comes the convenience of the most typical of routines. A prime example is the process of looking for a job. A decade ago, you found people that hungered for work and would go out of their way to expose their […]