Recruiters play a crucial role in connecting businesses with the right talent.  They work tirelessly to match jobs with candidates who will accept the position and succeed in it. However, one common challenge they often face is clients changing the parameters of a job search mid-process. Changing job parameters can lead to frustration, inefficiency, and...Read More

Change is inevitable, and the business world is no exception. In today’s rapidly changing landscape, organizations must be agile and willing to adapt to stay competitive and thrive. Change management is crucial in helping businesses navigate transitions while ensuring that the best business process or strategy is implemented. This article will discuss change management and...Read More

As of August 1st, 2023, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officially launched its new Form I-9.  This update replaced the older Form I-9 (Rev. 10/21/19) in favor of what the agency stated was a more streamlined and shortened version of the I-9. What portions of Form I-9 have been updated? USCIS made...Read More

Need to do some hiring? No matter the size or industry of your company, you could find value in outsourcing recruiting to help grow your organization. Depending on what you’re hiring for, you have options on what type of firm you use, from Executive Search, Recruiting, Staffing, RPO, etc. Why do companies choose to outsource...Read More

What do hiring managers want? There are countless answers, but we can all agree on a few: obtaining top talent, retaining top talent, and having their employees work hard. What all hiring managers want to figure out is how to do that; the simplest answer and first step is a great onboarding process (coupled with...Read More

Hiring professionals are often placed in a challenging position.  They must find the best talent for their company or client while working with limited resources.  However, one mistake many recruiters make is underestimating the power of a well-written job description. The job description is your first point of contact between your company and potential candidates,...Read More

Use employee empowerment to build a more engaged, diverse and inclusive workplace.  We’re in the middle of a change in the relationship between employees and their jobs. Workers are demanding job flexibility, meaningful work, learning and development opportunity, and seeking an alignment with company values. Remote work has been seen to increase employee engagement and...Read More

Guess what? We are all neurodiverse.  Some people think fast, and others think slow. Each of us sees the world differently, may communicate differently, and have different opinions. Neurodiversity refers to variations in the way some people think. It includes autism, dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other cognitive differences. Research shows up to...Read More

Effective DEI initiatives require actions that prioritize diversity in hiring and taking measurable steps to create employment equity in an inclusive work environment. This means turning the nouns Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into verbs. Authenticity comes from action. While it’s one thing to attract and hire diverse talent, activating DEI initiatives at work starts with...Read More

With the May 10, 2023, deadline for California employers to submit their pay data reports under the updated SB-1162, some are struggling to obtain the data from their applicant tracking system or accounting software in the required format dictated by the new pay transparency law.  But, for SmartSearch customers, this task is easier than most....Read More