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Building a Strong Brand: How to Attract Top Talent in the Trades

Building a Strong Brand: How to Attract Top Talent in the Trades

Building a Strong Brand: How to Attract Top Talent in the TradesHR Guy
Published on: 04/30/2025

You need a strong Brand and good company culture to attract - and keep - the best employees. Here are some tips for how to showcase your home service company as a great place to work and take the first step towards successful recruiting.

What Employers Can Legally Share in Reference Checks

What Employers Can Legally Share in Reference Checks

What Employers Can Legally Share in Reference ChecksHR Guy
Published on: 02/26/2025

Perspective employers can ask anything they want about an applicant, but you as a current/ex-employer are legally restricted on what you are allowed to share. Check out this post for details... and for the one exception to the rule.

The Best Interview Questions to Find the Right Candidate

The Best Interview Questions to Find the Right Candidate

The Best Interview Questions to Find the Right CandidateThe HR Team
Published on: 02/19/2025

Some job candidates spend more effort prepping to "ace" an interview than they will spend on doing the job! Use these tips to figure out which candidate will be the best employee, and to avoid legal hot water.

Back to Basics - The Day 1 Employee Experience

Back to Basics - The Day 1 Employee Experience

Back to Basics - The Day 1 Employee ExperienceHR Guy
Published on: 06/13/2024

An employee's first day should be a series of INTENTIONAL and SCHEDULED events designed to leave the employee feeling welcomed, wanted, and encouraged to get to work. Here are some suggestions.

Back to Basics - Interviewing

Back to Basics - Interviewing

Back to Basics - InterviewingHR Guy
Published on: 06/04/2024

Some expert tips to optimize the interviewing process, including when (and why) to use a virtual interview vs. in-person interview.

How to Recruit Your Dream Team

How to Recruit Your Dream Team

How to Recruit Your Dream TeamThe HR Team
Published on: 05/08/2024

Beyond the basics, here's how to recruit and hire in the Trades - not just to get their attention but to get them to want to work with you and to stay with you over time.

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