Ninja Gig Blog
Realizing an employee is not an ideal fit for your company or doesn’t perform up to specific standards after being hired is frustrating for any hiring manager. After all, the interview process can be long, often challenging and provides added cost for your company. Short of predicting the future with a crystal ball, the process […]
Ninja Gig provides software specializing in accepting job applications online, which helps streamline Human Resources’ jobs. However, the federal government still has requirements about keeping and accepting job applications, whether they are received in-person or online. Outlined below are the specific federal regulations and their stipulations for maintaining copies of job applications. Age Discrimination – Under […]
Hiring contract employees is on the rise among corporations. So does this mean the days of the golden handshake (or the new era of elbow bumps), class A office space and water cooler gossip are a thing of the past? Not quite, and there’s no need to worry about losing your cozy corner office just […]
Employee retention is always a hot topic among HR managers these days. As professionals are afforded many opportunities of where they want to work or establish a career, having top talent on your staff is one thing, keeping them part of your staff is certainly another. And in the midst of COVID-19, it’s becoming a challenge […]
The holiday season is nearly upon us, and many companies are in full swing advertising, interviewing and hiring seasonal employees. If you have a seasonal business, here are some valuable tips to consider when investing in and hiring seasonal employees. Evaluate – While some businesses, such as retail stores at Christmas or ski resorts in […]
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 […]
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 […]