Hiring the right candidate is crucial for the success of any business. In our previous blog, we discussed the significant impact a bad hire can have on your business, including financial losses, decreased productivity, and team morale issues. Understanding these costs is essential, but knowing how to prevent them is even more critical. What is […]
Monday Market Share – Public Cloud & Managed Services
Discover the current trends and insights in public cloud and managed services recruiting in this month’s edition of our Monday Market Share series. Join us as we sit down with an expert in the recruiting space, Jordan Lawhead, to uncover the hottest positions fueling this rapidly evolving industry. From platform architects to partner development managers […]
Top 5 Recruitment Trends for 2023
As we settle into the new year, the job market continues to evolve, and hiring managers are adapting to new recruitment trends to attract the best talent. At Blue Signal, we recognize the importance of staying up to date with the latest industry knowledge to help our clients source top talent in even the most […]
Closing the Confidence Gap
While the world of work has been making strides to make it a more equitable place for women and minorities, it’s still not where it should be – but maybe not for the reason you think. Despite the rise of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, corporate responsibility, fair hiring practices, and an emphasis on […]
How To: Negotiate a Flexible Schedule During a Job Interview
Updated research shows that 55% of global businesses offer some capacity for remote work. Since the pandemic, workers have been redefining work/life balance and targeting opportunities with a flexible schedule. It has now become extremely important for companies to loosen the reins on what a typical employee’s work schedule and location look like. Remote work, […]
Top 6 Benefits of Contract Staffing
Making the decision to hire is the easy part. Whether you have a busy season that calls for increased workloads, are starting a new project, or have a hole in your ranks – it’s easy to tell when it’s time to bring new talent on board. The hard part? Deciding how to make this hire. […]
New Hire Checklist, Ensuring Retention and Engagement
Ever thought that there ought to be some sort of guide on hiring? No one truly prepares you for the responsibilities you will undertake after finding a good candidate. You’ve made the right hire, but now what? Blue Signal might have your solution! Read on for a comprehensive new hire checklist that can help take […]
Keeping Candidates Engaged During COVID-19
Despite hard times, many companies are still hiring because two things are certain: Top talent is always hard to find, no matter the situation. Right now, people are working from home – with a lot of time to look at new opportunities! In order to stay on top of the market and keep your company […]
You’ve Lost Your Star Employee, Now What?
Losing a star employee is one of the most challenging things employers have to face. Top performers are typically among the most engaged in a company and when they make an unforeseen departure, this makes their leaving even more difficult to swallow. While no company is immune, (particularly in today’s competitive market), there are ways […]
