The Birth and Evolution of the RPO Solution

by Preeti Lokagariwar 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…...

Hire Like It’s 1999!

by Rick Giorgetti 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…...

[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…...

6 Things Every Payroll Professional Should Know

Paychecks: Is an employee requesting paychecks via mail? This is feasible as long as you take note of your state labor laws. For example, if a state specifies employees need to be paid bi-weekly, employers must mail the paychecks with that time frame in mind. Overtime Qualifications: The Fair Labor Standards Act…...

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…...

3 Tips for Recruiting Passive Talent in a Competitive Market

Individuals who are not actively looking for a job are considered passive candidates. It is likely they are content in their current role; however, they are likely to make a career move if a better opportunity arises. Here are some tips to improve your chances of recruiting passive talent. Employer…...

Using Artificial Intelligence for Profiling When Recruiting Internationally

We all know that artificial intelligence is a hot topic as an innovative technology. It is also paradigm shifting, raising complex questions about how to manage and thrive in this rapidly changing world. Gava Talent Solutions President Bill Armstrong is featured in this Globig podcast discussing recruiting and profiling using…...

Find the Perfect Prospect by using LinkedIn InMail Messages

Finding a perfect candidate for a job opening is always a difficult task for recruiters; from going through hundreds of LinkedIn profiles to approaching candidates to finally hiring them. LinkedIn’s Inmail lets recruiters send a personal message to candidates that they feel suit the job description. However, sending an unsolicited…...

Case Study: Streamlining the Hiring Process

The Client Our Client, a technological leader in lithium-ion battery production, created a new battery platform to encourage innovation in materials, design, production, and packaging. The company increases enterprise value through their innovative products, high-volume production, and global commercialization. The Vision Founded in 2007, our Client secured investments from tech giants…...

Ask the Right Questions Before Hiring an RPO Provider

Hiring new people internally can often be exhausting, costly, and time-consuming. Just finding the right candidates can be challenging, nevertheless securing them. Outsourcing the recruitment function can help you identify and secure one of your organization’s most important assets: its people. Employers can outsource a selection of jobs or department…...

How to Retain Diversity in the Workplace

For years you have been told the importance of diversity in the workplace. You have attended conferences and held trainings on how to hire a diverse workforce. You have truly committed yourself to recruiting a diverse group of employees. However, the challenge remains for employers who wish to achieve this:…...

5 Awesome Benefits of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)

The phenomenal growth of the talent market, in part due to the accessibility of a global talent pool, has brought many benefits, but also complexities. Across industries, businesses are facing a tough time hiring the required talent. Expectations of both employers and employees are also rising, especially with the growing…...

4 HR Trends to Follow in 2018

The world of HR is changing rapidly – from predictive analysis to implementing efficient human resources processes and all these trends are likely to bring transformational changes to HR landscape. As an HR professional you aim to maximize employee productivity, streamline HR processes, and enhance career development. Here are 4…...

[Podcast] Tips for Successfully Recruiting & Hiring International Employees

Gava Talent Solutions President Bill Armstrong teamed up with CEO and Founder of Globig, Anke Corbin to discuss tips for successfully recruiting and hiring international employees. Some of the topics covered in this podcast are listed below. How companies should prepare prior to setting out to recruit candidates internationally. Characteristics…...

Generation Z: The Next Workforce Frontier

Workplaces across the US are running into unprecedented issues in integrating more than one generation of employees into a cohesive work environment. Improved safety in the workplace; technological innovations in the fields of health and medicine; economic uncertainty; and stagnating wages have prompted employees to stay in the workforce longer.…...

Gava Talent Solutions’ Make Dreams Happen Party

Missed out on our Make Dreams Happen party? Check out the photos from the launch party! ...

Think Twice Before Asking for Salary History

Wage inequality has been a hotly debated topic in the United States for longer than many realize. It has recently presented itself once again as a prominent issue in the wake of new equal-pay legislation and the public opinion surrounding it. An article published by the Washington Post in 2016…...

3 Reasons You Should Consider Recruitment Outsourcing (RPO)

As competition for the best talent heats up, more and more employers are looking for better, more efficient options to acquire talent without having to build an internal army of recruiters. Enter Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) – a highly effective recruitment practice that has been successfully adopted by companies like…...

What Do Surveys Reveal about the Applicant Experience?

You Need to Create an Excellent Applicant Experience These days, the applicant experience is more important than ever before. Candidates often decide to work with an employer based on a positive selection experience rather than pay and perks alone. The virtual platform has opened new avenues for applicants to share…...

5 Talent Acquisition Tips from our Top Recruiters

It is not rare to hear stories of companies with high employee turnover and repetitive hiring – whether they are small or large, local or global, young or old. Why do so many entrepreneurs and managers go through hiring experiences that fall short of their expectations? What is the difference…...

How is Orientation Different from Onboarding?

Orientation and onboarding are two crucial aspects of mobilizing your workforce. On one hand, onboarding is a detailed process lasting anywhere from 6 to 12 months – involving documentation, project alignment, training and more. On the other hand, the objective of orientation is to familiarize an employee with the overall…...

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