Ninja Gig Blog
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 […]
In a market where there are more jobs than candidates, how does a company stay competitive with salaries? We’ve dug in, done the research and we’ve compiled a detailed list of the top employer salary calculators in 2022. Indeed Ninja Gig posts jobs to Indeed because it’s the largest online job posting site on the […]
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 […]
Are you dusting up on your interviewing and hiring skills as we near post-pandemic? Hiring employees is a tough part of any human resources job. The right employee can take a business to the top, while the wrong employee can wreak havoc by creating a negative work environment. Tips For Hiring Employees While you can’t […]
Whether you’re a seasonal company gearing up for the winter holiday rush or you have some current positions open in your organization, hiring the right employee is critical to your success. While you can’t please everyone in your company, you can do your best to mitigate poor hiring decisions and focus on deciphering what employee […]