Author: Sheila Kloefkorn

A question on every HR professional’s mind nowadays is how to attract qualified applicants with the right skills and experience. Organizations nationwide across all industries are struggling to find the talent they need because of the talent shortage we are experiencing. In this challenging hiring environment, HR teams need a well-planned strategy to recruit and […]

Over 99% of businesses worldwide use MS Excel®.  This means HR leaders must verify that applicants have good computer skills and Excel proficiency when evaluating potential employees. So, many use Excel skills tests to instantly identify candidates with the required knowledge and experience. Screening candidates for jobs that require advanced Excel skills is more challenging […]

With billions of users worldwide, Microsoft Office is recognized as the most popular business software application across all industry sectors. Virtually every company uses MS Word®, and over 99% of all businesses use MS Excel®.  This means almost every organization lists job openings that include Word and Excel proficiency requirements. HR professionals often find it […]

Hiring is a complex, time-consuming, and often frustrating process. The average time-to-hire is typically between 20 and 30 days, but it can be over 40 days for companies in the IT, finance, management, research, and engineering sectors. Simplifying hiring is a big priority for companies because they need to find top talent to fill critical […]

When a company hires a new employee, there are two questions in the back of every HR professional and hiring manager’s mind. The first is, “Will the new hire work out?” and the second is, “Will they stay with the company long enough to make a significant contribution?” Everyone wants new hires to adjust to […]

Excel is recognized as one of the most popular software applications in the world and is seen as indispensable by managers in 99.9% of all businesses. So, it is no surprise that these organizations list Excel proficiency as a requirement for many jobs. It is difficult for HR teams to determine if applicants have the […]

Microsoft Office is one of the most popular software products on the market. In fact, many say MS Excel® is the most popular application in the MS Office® suite because it is used by 99.99% of businesses worldwide. The reason Excel is so popular is employees at all levels use it to format, organize and […]

It is every HR professional’s dream to find the “perfect” candidate for every position. However, this is easier said than done for a couple of reasons. First, there is a lack of candidates with the skills organizations need. Companies have been seeing a growing shortage of in-demand skills for the past decade. The second problem […]

Hiring mistakes are expensive. Industry research shows that recruiting, hiring, and onboarding a new employee can cost as much as $240,000. If the employee is let go or leaves voluntarily, the organization loses its investment and must incur additional costs to find a replacement. Filling critical job roles is especially challenging because we are experiencing […]

HR leaders who work for healthcare organizations say one of their biggest challenges is finding top talent for in-demand positions. This is not surprising because the healthcare industry is the fastest-growing career sector in the US. They are also focused on making good hiring decisions. According to the Deloitte 2022 Global Health Care Outlook report, […]

All organizations focus on maximizing productivity because their success and possibly survival depend on how well they outperform their competition and meet growth goals. Hiring the best talent is the key to improving productivity and meeting deadlines. Suppose you have a cross-functional project which should take three years to complete. A McKinsey study showed you […]

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Healthcare sector will add 2.6 million new jobs between 2020 and 2030, making it the fastest-growing career sector in the US. Many of the new employees will be doctors and nurses, but the majority of new hires will be in medical support positions, such as medical assistants, […]