The HR West Conference announces that Bill Armstrong, President, and Ragu Bhargava, CEO of Gava Talent Solutions will be speaking on March 13, 2019 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am on the topic of “Disruptive HR: How AI is Changing the HR Game.” In this session, conference attendees will learn to…...
Interview Toolbox Series: Lessons from Baseball’s “Tito” Francona
Terry Francona nicknamed “Tito,” is the manager of the Cleveland Indians Major League Baseball (MLB) team. Previously, he was the manager of the Boston Red Sox, whom he led to two World Series titles. After leading the Cleveland Indians to the playoffs in his 3rd year as manager, Tito and…...
Interview Toolbox Series: Building Your Elevator Speech
Over my career of two decades in the staffing industry, I have witnessed all kinds of innovative interview techniques being adopted by job applicants to ensure that their interviews produce positive results. Every professional has their own repertoire of interview tools to recommend. Personally, I always advise job seekers to…...
[Podcast] A Guide to Recruiting Different Generations Around the World
Among each generation, there are stereotypes. These stereotypes bleed into the approach a company takes to hiring each generation. In this podcast, Gava Talent Solutions' President Bill Armstrong walks through some of the biggest stereotypes for Generations X, Y and Z. He provides tips for effectively hiring from within the…...
Top 6 Ways to Hire the Best Employees
The right employee can make a positive impact on your company’s work environment, boosting productivity and morale. Yet, hiring the right employee is a challenging process involving more than simply scanning resumes and conducting interviews. It is key to remember that you get out of it what you put in,…...
Debunking the Contractor Conundrum
Have you ever considered being a contractor for an employment agency? Most of us are hesitant because we need health and other benefits that come with a permanent position. On the other hand, the thought of exploring different types of jobs, having flexibility in the daily work schedule, and building…...
The Birth and Evolution of the RPO Solution
As organizations grow, staffing complexities follow. However, talent acquisition has morphed into a highly complex and specialized function that human resources departments may need assistance with managing. It demands a lot of time and expense from hiring managers and HR teams alike, and it can directly impact an organization’s bottom…...
Hire Like It’s 1999!
Most business executives would agree that people are a key asset to a company’s success. Therefore, talent attraction and acquisition become crucial. There are the regular and normal challenges one faces in the hiring process: competition, increasing compensation, Bay Area cost of living, and more. On top of these challenges,…...
[Podcast] Using Artificial Intelligence for Interviewing Candidates Internationally
AI for human resources is here to stay and it’s being used all around the world in a variety of ways, including interviewing. Gava Talent Solutions President Bill Armstrong teamed up with Globig for this series of AI podcasts. Listen to the previous podcasts in this series: Using AI for…...
Best Practices for Onboarding Your New Hires
Starting a new job, employees can be filled with mixed feelings and expectations. Without a solid onboarding process, the initial days and weeks can feel demanding or tiresome for new hires. Done right, onboarding can get new employees up to speed faster, understanding of the company culture, and excited to…...