Get Me Out of Here! Part 2

In my last blog, Get Me out of Here!, we discussed the inevitability of changing jobs and how crucial it is for professionals to ABN—Always Be Networking. The first step was to get going on LinkedIn and reconnect with people in your past. Having accomplished that (you have, right?) what…...

[Podcast] Culture Shock and International Employee Loyalty

Culture shock is a real issue when hiring internationally. Many companies are finding themselves expanding their employee pool by hiring international employees. Sometimes that happens all at once such as in a merger or acquisition, and other times, it’s a slower ongoing process for fast growing companies to look for…...

A Talent Acquisition & Retention Guide for Startups

I recently attended the HR West Conference and had the opportunity to meet numerous peers in the HR field. Many of them were working for start-ups of various sizes, in various phases of growth. A frequent topic of discussion were the growing pains that many start-ups face when trying to…...

Scenarios in Which a Recruitment Agency Can Help

There are many scenarios in which you may need an agency to assist you in finding talent. Let’s dig in to a few and see if any apply to your current recruiting situation. You may not have a recruiter on staff. Not having a recruiter on staff is common in…...

Get Me Out of Here!

Finance, technology, human resources. Your background and training doesn’t protect you from it happening. Maybe it’s a change in management or you have hit the “ceiling” in an organization--bottom line is that it’s time to move on! In theory we all know this will happen at some point or another…...

Bill Armstrong and Ragu Bhargava Spoke at HR West Conference 2019

Over 50-70% of recruiting teams report feeling overwhelmed by the process of reviewing and shortlisting the resumes they receive. Historically low unemployment rates have intensified the war for talent making it more critical for recruiters to leverage technology to engage their networks and improve their search methodology. In turn, artificial…...

Announcing Gava Talent Solutions Speaking at HR West 2019

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…...

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