One of the most difficult parts of the hiring process is rejecting job applicants and having to give them the bad news. Ask any talent acquisition agent and they will confirm this. However, it doesn’t have to be an awkward or unpleasant interaction. There are many useful tips we can follow that will help us…
Technology is all around us, and there’s no getting away from it. Digital technologies and smart devices have become an essential part of our existence. Consequently, our lifestyles have changed radically, and inventions that seemed to be part of science fiction are now regular, everyday objects. The Internet of Things is one of the latest…
We all have been there: a brilliant and innovative idea just comes to you during a random moment of genius, a moment on which you saw a problem and exactly how to solve it. Then, the business part comes in, you see how it might be profitable, you might even have in mind a catchy…
When we start our own business, being able to accurately and efficiently allocate our capital is a challenge. Thus, finding ways to effectively invest our funds becomes one of the highest priorities, if not the highest. However, there are many different strategies of smart investment for small businesses that we can try. Regardless of the…
There are many aspects we need to work on in order to improve our interviewing process, and one key element is making sure we have the most professional and effective communication with job applicants. Even when we think we already master this part of our jobs, we should remember that, as a company, we still…
Every business faces different challenges that, in one way or another, help them grow if they manage to overcome them. However, for many businesses and companies, reducing employee turnover might be one of the most common problems they face at some point. As this can happen to us, regardless of the industry, we must plan…
One of the most important aspects of our hiring process is knowing how to write an attractive job description. This will make the difference when it comes to the kind of applicant that shows up during the interviews. We must make sure that the people that show interest in a position understand what such position…
Millennials are lazy, entitled, too confident, and think they are special. At least that’s the stereotype that media has portrayed. This is an assumption that couldn’t be further from the facts. Millennials are actually enthusiastic, optimistic, and more than willing to enter the job market. What drives them, though, more than finding a steady job…
Artificial intelligence is no longer part of the science fiction genre. It is a reality, and a successful industry of its own, too. Debate around machines that think is well alive, with many who argue in its favor, and many others arguing against it. Leaving the sociological and philosophical implications aside, the implications of AI…
Starting our own company is not an easy process. It takes plenty of time, effort, and commitment. Besides, one of the most common challenges entrepreneurs face is finding ways to fund their projects. However, crowdfunding your small business has become one of the most popular ways for startups to collect funds before starting operations. This…
