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AUGUST 30, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. BirdDogHR Expands Job Distribution via Glassdoor Alignment with Google Jobs. August 30, 2017. BirdDogHR has a long and rich history of partnering with Glassdoor for native job distribution via the BirdDogHR Recruitment and Applicant Tracking System (ATS). This summer Glassdoor announced its partnership with Google in launch of Google’s Job Search feature allowing people to quickly access millions of job listing including those on Glassd

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AUGUST 30, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. Construction Meets Engineering: How to Hire in a Converging Market. August 30, 2017. As construction projects become more and more complex and the technology necessary to complete them becomes more innovative, both engineering and construction expertise are often required to complete these projects.

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AUGUST 22, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. Make Succession Management a Priority. August 22, 2017. Succession is crucial for the long-term success of any organization, but it’s often hard to plan to fill the large holes left in an organization when a longtime employee either retires or chooses to leave. Managing succession plans with the long run in mind will help a company minimize the effects retirement or employee exit has on the culture and functionality of any organization.

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AUGUST 21, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. Employer Branding to Attract Talent. August 21, 2017. Branding for customers is common sense, but branding for applicants? That’s a different story. Employer branding is the process of promoting a company or organization as the employer of choice to a desired target group they need to recruit and retain.

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AUGUST 1, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. Support Your Onboarding Process with Mentoring. August 1, 2017. When one thinks of onboarding, piles of paperwork and dramatic social and cultural assimilation are likely some of the first things to come to mind. It’s often an overwhelming process, and many employees look back on their onboarding experience and wish they’d had a mentor to ask questions and further help them adjust to their new careers.

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JULY 26, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. Engage Employees Through Collaborative Goal Setting. July 26, 2017. Employees are more likely to be engaged with an organization if they feel like they’re being heard. Whether it’s through performance reviews or less formal meetings with a manager, employees can often be made to feel as though their thoughts and feelings about their career development don’t matter.

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BirdDogHR

JULY 24, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. 5 Solutions for Hiring During Busy Season. July 24, 2017. If you work in recruitment at a manufacturing company, you already know that hiring during busy seasons is a major pain point. Bringing on new staff at this time of year can be a catch-22: you need skilled new workers to contribute to your projects — but at the same time it takes time and energy away from your existing team to recruit, hire, and onboard these team members.

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BirdDogHR

JULY 19, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. Mobile Technology Finds Home at Construction Sites. July 19, 2017. Mobile technology has taken the construction industry by storm and is transforming the way industrial operations take place. Now, with the advent of 4G and smartphones, mobile apps and software tailored to the needs of the construction industry are becoming more prevalent and easier than ever to install and operate.

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JULY 18, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. Construction and Diversity: Are You Being Left Behind? July 18, 2017. A recent Washington Post article revealed the dire straits of the construction industry: Baby Boomers are retiring in droves, widening what is an already huge skills gap in a competitive industry. The article advocates for diversity as a way to broaden the workforce and ensure that everyone who can work, is.

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JULY 12, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. 5 Ways to Recruit Quality Construction Talent. July 12, 2017. In 2016, 56% of construction companies reported that they were facing a moderate to serious skilled labor shortage, according to a survey done by Fortune. Whether it’s public perceptions of the industry, lack of high school curriculum that set a groundwork for a construction workforce, or a lack of industry understanding, the construction industry has to overcome significant

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BirdDogHR

JULY 5, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. Optimize Your Applicant Pool by Reaching Out to Veterans. July 5, 2017. As the nation celebrates Independence Day, it’s important to remember and honor the veterans who sacrificed for the country’s freedom. It’s also important to recognize what assets American veterans are to the workforce and the potential they offer to your organization.

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BirdDogHR

JUNE 13, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. How Hiring and Onboarding Are Like Peanut Butter and Jelly. June 13, 2017. Onboarding and hiring go hand-in-hand. One establishes and runs through policy, regulation and rules, and the other cultivates and develops a relationship with the recently hired employee, making the two a dynamic duo — just like PB&J.

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BirdDogHR

MAY 30, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. Compliance Tips for Your Business. May 30, 2017. Providing the proper documentation to the US Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program (OFCCP) shouldn’t have to cost you time or money. During your busy season, here are some helpful tips to consider: Use A Standardized Process for Documentation.

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MAY 23, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. What to Do When They Play Hard to Get: Using the Right Approach When Recruiting Passive Candidates. May 23, 2017. The stereotype of the standard job hunter needs updating. The most desired candidates are no longer sitting behind their computers scanning LinkedIn and every job board they can find.

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MAY 18, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. Performance Tracking and Millennials. May 18, 2017. As the traditional annual performance review is becoming more obsolete, Millennials are looking for a more fluid way to engage with their managers. Not all performance tracking has to be conducted on an annual schedule, creating distance between a company’s workforce and managers.

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BirdDogHR

MAY 9, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. Five Benefits of Having a Millennial Workforce. May 9, 2017. The Millennial generation, individuals born between 1982 and 2004 , are stepping into leadership positions more rapidly than you might think. Having a diverse, open-minded work environment is never a bad thing, which is why Millennials are crucial to organizational success.

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BirdDogHR

MAY 2, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. On the Same Page: Why You Should Communicate with Your Hiring Manager When Recruiting. May 2, 2017. Although both HR managers and hiring managers are working toward the same goal of filling a position within the organization, they can oftentimes be on two different pages if there is no line of communication.

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BirdDogHR

APRIL 25, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. How to Use Applicant Tracking for Construction Candidates. April 25, 2017. The job of a recruiter is incredibly important and complex. Regardless of an HR team’s skills, the truth is that hiring is getting more and more challenging — especially in the construction industry. In fact, a survey from 2015 found that 32% of American employers are having a difficult time finding staff with the right skills.

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BirdDogHR

APRIL 18, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. Using Performance Tracking to Improve Employee Engagement. April 18, 2017. Tracking your employee’s performance does more than just following their strengths and weaknesses. Performance tracking is a gateway into better employee engagement and management. To improve the way your employees are engaging with your company, take these ideas into consideration: Deliver frequent feedback.

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BirdDogHR

APRIL 13, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. Can Diversity Be the Solution to the Skills Gap? April 13, 2017. Employers, especially those in the construction and manufacturing industries, are having trouble finding candidates to fill their positions. While the reasons behind the skills gap are being debated , what’s clear is that employers need to find new ways to find candidates.

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BirdDogHR

APRIL 11, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. How to Create a Fluid Onboarding Process. April 11, 2017. Beyond increasing employee satisfaction and retention, the role of onboarding is to provide a newly-hired employee with the tools he or she needs to be successful in his or her position. To welcome and smoothly transition in a new hire, your company should be sure to do the following during the onboarding process: Explain everything.

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BirdDogHR

APRIL 4, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. Creating the Best Possible Interview for Candidates. April 4, 2017. Hiring and maintaining top talent starts with smart recruiting, this includes the all too well-known, and often over-complicated, interview. Though it may seem that your interview processes should be extensive and ultra-thorough, what make a difference is the quality of a perspective’s answers rather than the lengthiness of the discussion itself.

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BirdDogHR

MARCH 21, 2017

You are here Home » Blog » Latest Blog Article. Add Value to Your Training With Video. March 21, 2017. Starting a new job without training is like swimming for the first time – it’s actually drowning. It goes without saying that training is a vital part of the onboarding process but it can also be expensive and time consuming if you’re using outdated training methods because seminars, classes, and the loss of productivity all come with a hefty price tag.

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BirdDogHR

MARCH 14, 2017

You are here Home » Resources » Blog » Latest Blog Article. Improve Your Compliance Process and Go Paperless. March 14, 2017. Compliance is essential to helping advance your business’ culture and work environment, but if you’d like to prevent going against OFCCP regulations due to file manipulation, loss or accuracy, consider moving toward an easier, more secure way of filing and recalling compliance documentation.

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BirdDogHR

MARCH 8, 2017

You are here Home » Resources » Blog » Latest Blog Article. Three Reasons to Practice Mobile Recruiting. March 8, 2017. With the amount of time we spend on our smartphones and tablets, it’s crucial to stay accessible to potential hires on these types of mobile devices. Without mobile access to applications, what could have been great, tech-savvy candidates might end up not being a contender at all.

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BirdDogHR

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Our VP of Product Development, Chris Lennon, recently contributed an article titled How to Encourage Employee Engagement Through Leadership on HR Gazette, in which he explores the topics of workforce engagement and leadership. Visit HR Gazette to read the full article. Categories. Employee Engagement. Leadership. Image. shutterstock_380394427.jpg. Tags.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Hundreds of construction companies from around the United States are taking advantage of the BirdDogHR Talent Management System to find qualified candidates and develop their skills. In this competitive industry, here are some great strategies to recruit and keep your talent: Keep things simple. In the construction industry, safety and deadlines are important.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Too often companies fall into the habit of talking about onboarding and overlook the importance of orientation and the effect it can have on retention. There’s a distinct difference between the two. Onboarding builds an employee for their long-term career at your company and orientation provides them with the confidence to start. Orientation should introduce employees to the company culture and their role within the company — it’s the first step toward their success and a vital part of the onboa

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BirdDogHR

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Reaching the right candidate for a position isn’t easy, especially now. We live in a big, connected world with a hundred different channels available for anything, which is why it’s important to have a plan when it comes to advertising your jobs. First, you need to find the right channel (i.e. job boards, job sites). Second, you need to know your brand and finally, you need to make it stand out.

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BirdDogHR

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

We recently shared our insight on HRZone about Alternatives to the Annual Performance Review. Read our article to learn all about annual performance reviews, where the trends are going and which new alternatives could be effective for your employees. You can find the full article on HRZone here. Categories. Performance. Image. chris-lennon_leadership-bio.png.

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BirdDogHR

DECEMBER 15, 2016

BirdDogHR’s Chris Lennon recently contributed an article to Young Upstarts about honest feedback. Employers need feedback too but sometimes it’s just hard to get but there are some tips. Unless it’s the exit interview, often times the stakes are high and employees feel intimidated about what their honesty might do to their reputation. It’s important to cultivate a workplace culture of honesty, openness, respect and trust so that you can receive honest feedback from your employees and learn how t

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BirdDogHR

DECEMBER 20, 2016

With the New Year right around the corner, it’s time to start talking about New Year’s resolutions and business goals for 2017. But before you put 2016 behind you, take this time to reflect on the goals you made for 2016. Did you surpass them with grace or did you not quite make quota? Whatever the case, use your 2016 goals to help prepare for 2017.

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JANUARY 4, 2017

We recently contributed an article titled Are You Raising Red Flags When Recruiting? on HR.com. We explore the topics of understanding inappropriate questions, why silence isn’t golden and more in this article. Visit the Are You Raising Red Flags When Recruiting? blog to read the full article. Categories. Recruitment. Image. blog_2017-01-04.jpg. Tags.

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JANUARY 5, 2017

It’s becoming increasingly challenging to recruit skilled labor employees, especially in the construction industry. A recent industry survey found that two-thirds of American contractors say it’s difficult to find qualified craft workers to join their team. In another report , 93% of professionals in the industry say they believe their business would grow, if not for the multitude of hiring struggles.

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BirdDogHR

JANUARY 17, 2017

We’ve all just gotten comfortable with the idea of having millennials in the workplaces and their work ethic and habits. Now that they’re moving into management, it’s time to introduce the next generation— Generation Z. This year will be the first year they set foot in the workplace and in three years they will make up more than 20% of the total workforce.

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JANUARY 20, 2017

We recently shared our insight on HRZone about encouraging personal development. Read our article to learn all about inspiring positivity, promoting physical health, modeling open communication, encouraging creativity, teaching that failure is OK and giving positive feedback. Categories. Company Culture. Image. chris-lennon_leadership-bio.png. Tags.

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JANUARY 20, 2017

Recruiting a new employee is a time consuming and important process. It’s also an expensive one. HR professionals estimate recruitment can rack up costs equalling between 15% to 30% of a position’s future salary. With the average hiring period lasting 10 to 12 weeks, and possible temporary staff having to be hired in the interim, recruitment is ideally something you only do once.

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