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The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the way companies approach training and learning. With restrictions on in-person gatherings and a shift to remote work, organizations have had to explore new ways of training their employees. This has led to a debate on whether in-person training is still relevant or if online… Read More
Hiring the right candidate for a job is critical to the success of any organization. However, the process of identifying the right fit can be difficult, time-consuming, and prone to human bias. One way to streamline the process and reduce costs is through job profiling, or benchmarking. In this article,… Read More
Are you new to McQuaig or looking for a refresher on our talent management tools? Do you want to ensure that you’re making the most of the McQuaig platform and using it to its full potential? Look no further than McQuaig University. McQuaig University is a training platform designed exclusively… Read More
Interviews are a crucial part of the hiring process, as they allow companies to get to know potential candidates and determine whether they would be a good fit for the role. However, a bad interview can lead to hiring the wrong person, which can be a costly mistake for companies. Read More
At McQuaig, we know that people are the most valuable asset of any organization. That is why it is our mission to help our customers make better people decisions. We help our customers hire, retain, and develop their employees, and because we know how important the people decisions are that… Read More
Hiring the right candidate is crucial to the success of any organization. Unfortunately, many companies still have errors in their hiring processes that lead to bad hires. Here are five of the more common mistakes an organization will encounter, and how to prevent them. Mistake No. 1: Not creating a… Read More
Some people are simply born to lead. They naturally find their way into leadership or management roles and thrive in them, helping their organizations achieve their goals. While finding natural leaders is always great, it can be a rare occurrence. Some individuals have that “natural-born leader” DNA and are ready… Read More
There is so much to know about a potential hire that you simply can’t get from a cover letter, a resume, or even an interview. Unfortunately, bad hires can not only cause headaches for your talent acquisition team but also cost your company a ton of money. If you… Read More
Everyone wants a strong company culture from execs to employees alike. After all, the culture of an organization is what shapes the daily life of employees, even in a remote environment. It sets the tone for what the working environment is like for all staff and sometimes, a company’s culture… Read More
We often talk about the importance of hiring for culture fit as well as job fit when bringing in new staff but what does that really mean? Many companies have a set of values they use to guide the work they do but unfortunately, most think about those values on… Read More
A lot has changed since the pandemic started. The way we work has altered in some fundamental ways and it stands to reason that candidate attitudes would have undergone a similar shift. What do candidates want in an employer these days? What are they looking for as their move through… Read More
The relationship between a manager and employee is vital to a productive workplace, but how can you build strong connections when you can’t meet your new hires in-person? Maintaining and growing positive working relationships takes time and effort at any time, but in a remote world it comes with a… Read More