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The Value of Utilizing the ScoreCard Method When Evaluating Candidates
The ideal scenario when interviewing candidates is to have a minimum number of decision makers involved in the process. We suggest having HR do the initial screen, primarily to ensure that they have the essential skill sets required for the job, and this also gives HR an opportunity to…...
Director of Human Resources
ISC’s team of HR Recruiters has been retained to identify a Director of Human Resources for a growing Property Management company in the greater Atlanta, GA area. The Director of Human Resources will manage the recruiting process, onboarding of new employees, administering benefits, salary, sick leave and the performance review…...
Client Service Associate – Wilmington, DE
ISC’s team of Financial Services Recruiters has been retained by a prominent and growing global investment firm. The firm specializes in providing customized investment management and investment advisory services to their clients – Ultra-High Net Worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and endowments. They’re seeking a talented Client Service Associate to…...
Superhuman resources: How HR leaders have redefined their C-suite role
The trials of 2020 have thrust human resources into the spotlight. The HR leaders who have shined know how to help their companies thrive. For all the ambiguity caused by the historic events of 2020, one thing is certain: The center of gravity in leadership teams has swung toward the…...
5 Strategies to Reduce Hiring Time in Your Company
Hiring new talent is a key function of Human Resources, so the time it takes to find a suitable candidate for an open position is an important performance parameter for the HR team. Keeping the time-to-hire short is important to control recruiting costs and keep the organization running smoothly. It…...
Why the True Cost of a Poor Hire Can be Steep
A bad hire can be the most expensive mistake a business could make. A bad hire at the senior level, in particular, can wreak havoc on a business’ reputation, among other hard-to-fix problems. “What can be costlier than a faulty product or poor budgeting is the price of repeatedly hiring…...
Work from Home Productivity Tip
The Traditional work environment vs Work from Home Environment?The work environment continues to evolve, change, and adapt according to the times and the workforce landscape. Traditionally, employee workplaces have consisted of company-designated office spaces structured by a specific function or department. The traditional workspace design was intended to create consistent…...
Are Your Remote Employees Risking Burnout?
For years, headlines about work flexibility have touted the idea of offering more options for employees to work remotely. Then COVID hit, and almost everyone who was able to work remotely was thrust into it—ready or not. For some, this meant more flexibility, saved commuting costs, improved productivity, and more.…...
What’s the secret to building high-performance teams?
The performance of an organisation rests on the performance of its people and how those people are grouped together. But how can managers and leaders get the most out of their staff? And how can they attract the very best talent on offer? Jeff Grout is a professional speaker, consultant…...
5 Ways A Remote Manager Can Kill Your Workplace Culture
Here’s the simple truth: the “new normal” is not new anymore. It’s just normal. According to a recent report from the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, the U.S. economy is now truly a work-from-home economy, with more than 60 percent of U.S. economic activity now coming from people clocking in from a home residence. And…...
The 5 biggest misconceptions about being a human manager
Too often we hide behind our titles and adopt a suit of armour that has been handed down by generations of strong managers. If we were to lose that suit of armour, and become human, then surely we will show weakness that will be exploited. On the contrary, human managers…...
5 Secrets of Successful HR Departments
As the backbone of any reputable and successful organization, the HR department is responsible for planning and executing administrative functions—including recruiting, interviewing, shortlisting, and hiring top tier candidates. In addition, an effective Human Resources department efficiently creates a bridge between management and employees, ensuring timely communication and collaborations with executives…...
What makes a good manager (and what makes bad managers so bad)
Most of us have had bosses that made us want to eat bubble wrap at some point in our career. But is it possible that those horrible managers were just an exception to the rule? An overbearing, micro-managing minority we were unlucky enough to cross paths with? Turns out, great managers are not few and…...