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In today's competitive job market, a well-crafted job description is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity. With a larger pool of candidates, it's important to create a detailed overview of the position you're hiring for to attract the most qualified potential applicants. It serves as your first impression and sales pitch to potential candidates, directly influencing your ability to attract top talent. In our latest blog article, we delve into the art of crafting job descriptions that grab attention and land the right candidate for your team. Why is a Job Description Important? Beyond simply detailing and making a list of responsibilities and qualifications, a powerful job description transcends a mere listing to become a strategic tool for attracting and...

In the modern business world, sustainable success relies on more than just obtaining deals and expanding market reach. It also necessitates fostering the growth and development of a company's employees, who are its most valuable asset. A thriving workplace culture aims to create an environment that empowers individuals to reach their full potential, contributing to business development and ensuring employee retention, going beyond mere profitability. Organizations are recognizing the importance of talent retention for long-term success, leading to a greater emphasis on employee satisfaction. In this blog post, we will explore the strategies used by companies to create cultures that support employee growth and well-being. What does it mean for a company to foster an environment of growth and development? The...

In a world where businesses are challenged to balance profitability and social responsibility, the concept of impact hiring has emerged as a compelling solution. Impact hiring transcends the conventional business focus on education, qualifications, and skills, and rather emphasizes a purpose-driven approach to talent acquisition. Impact hiring centers around the belief that entry-level candidates who have faced systemic barriers or come from a marginalized group who embody a strong commitment to positive change and align with a company's values can drive transformative outcomes within organizations. As the global landscape continues to witness a growing emphasis on corporate social responsibility, impact hiring has emerged as a strategic imperative for businesses seeking to thrive in a socially conscious era. In this blog,...

Many businesses are looking to implement creative staffing strategies to attract and retain top talent in the competitive business environment of today. One such strategy is the temp-to-hire model, which gives both businesses and employees a chance to try things out before committing to a full-time position. About 64% of these roles are filled by people who are in between jobs and looking for their next full-time job in the competitive employment market. Implementing a successful temp-to-hire strategy involves careful preparation and execution, even with the prospective benefits of this approach. In this article, we'll look at how businesses may perfect their temp-to-hire approach, from crafting a precise job description to screening applicants and successfully onboarding them. Companies can improve...

In the professional world, it's important to know if you're getting paid what you deserve in your current role. You may find yourself asking certain questions like: How much should I expect to earn per year? How do I find out what I'm worth? Where can I find information about salaries? These questions are common ones for anyone looking to enter into a certain field of work or advance their career. A salary guide allows you to view the compensation for your given role, but also for positions that you may see yourself in for the future. Salaries vary widely depending on where you live, your skillset, and your experience level. Other variables include the company you are working for...

For job applicants that find themselves getting an interview for their dream job, they find themselves in a competitive field battling against other candidates that may come from a similar background or may seem to be more qualified for the position. Because of this, it's important for you to stand out as much as possible to the hiring manager or the human resources employee that is conducting your interview. In such a competitive job market with many different candidates coming in for job interviews, it can be a bit overwhelming to think about your answers to common interview questions as well as having to think about how you portray yourself as a legitimate candidate for the role. It's very...

Do you feel frustrated as an HR executive, especially when it comes to developing a strategic plan? As HR management, you have plenty on your plate, yet you may not always get the respect you deserve. Often, a CEO perceives their HR executive as low on the leadership totem pole. Yet, you look after the single largest item on your company's budget, its people. What's more, CEOs rank talent as one of their most consistent and pressing concerns. It can feel like an uphill battle to implement a fantastic HR strategic plan. From communication breakdowns to passive management, Human Resources executives encounter many issues when it comes to crafting and implementing a great plan. Incorporating strategic Human Resources management into your company's vision is essential. Let's take a closer look at how to...

You may not have considered a career in human resources before, but if you are looking to work in an exciting, useful, and growing field, then it might be the perfect path for you. Human resource job statistics are promising. The number of jobs in this field is growing at a rate that is faster than the average for all occupations, and the unemployment rate for human resource careers is lower than that of other job categories. People who work in human resources help people every day and change many lives in the process. The work is varied and interesting and it pays well. If you enjoy meeting new people and working with others, then human resource careers are something you should consider. You may be...

As we look to wrap up 2021 and move on to 2022, it's important that we look at some of the biggest impacts we've had throughout the last year. For many companies, 2021 was a year of rebounding, rebuilding, or new beginnings. For Scion Staffing, 2021 was about creating an impact that will last a lifetime. Through the creation and the development of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or DEI, committee, Scion Staffing has created not only an internal workplace where strong morals and values exist but has also been able to extend it to its external work of staffing individuals across different industries. In this latest part of our Year in Review series, we will take a look at exactly...