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
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
Who you choose to bring into your company will shape the way your organization develops. Employees are, after all, the heart of any company so it stands to reason that hiring new ones can be an involved and important process. But not all hiring strategies are created equal and how… Read More
Could unconscious bias in your hiring process be costing you strong candidates without you even realizing it? Read More
Hiring from a distance isn't easy but video interviews can be one way to bridge the divide. How can you get the most out of your virtual interview and what challenges should you be prepared for? Read More
There’s been a lot of talk about how the world of work changed overnight because of the pandemic. Employees across the globe had to adapt to a remote landscape very quickly as countries locked down. The past year of uncertainty has been difficult enough for employees but imagine if you… Read More
There’s been debate about the usefulness of resumes, especially in a world where you can jump on a Zoom call with candidates very quickly. But for the time being, they are here to stay as a staple of the recruiting process. We’ve all seen resumes that make us roll our… Read More
The interview is the backbone of the hiring process. It’s usually the first chance employers get to speak with candidates face-to-face (or through a screen) and contributes a large portion of the information hiring managers use to make their final decisions. Interviews can make or break a candidate so it’s… Read More
How you treat candidates during a typical hiring process can have long-ranging impacts on both your hiring success and your employer brand. If there’s one thing we know, it’s that candidates talk to others in their network. In the very connected digital world we’re all working in, what candidates say… Read More
The way you communicate with candidates, especially at the end of your hiring process, has a large impact on how positively they view your company and their candidate experience. Read More