Posts tagged "hiring advice"

Why would a candidate even entertain the idea of working for a company that has an eight out of 10 chance of failing in the next two years, asks Steve Grace.

The layoffs might seem to be running counter to these values, but they’re happening against an established track record. Smaller tech companies don’t have the luxury of a track record.

With competition for skills placing businesses under increasing strain, an ‘ad-hoc’ approach will no longer make the grade.

In a competitive job market, employers need to think creatively to ensure they attract and retain the best talent. One recruiting tactic many are turning to is proactively targeting candidates, which can lead to employers considering whether to make a counter offer to keep their best talent.

Aussie business mogul Nick Bell says when it comes to hiring top talent, you need to act decisively.

Who was the first person you hired when building your business? We asked three members of Smart Company's Brains Trust to share their experiences.

Founder's syndrome is the idea a business' creator can’t keep their hands off as it grows. How should founders avoid this problem?

For every 100 good candidates, there might be only a few in the right personal, financial, legal and emotional state to consider joining a startup.

Which roles should founders hire for first? And when is the right time to put experienced and qualified people into specialist positions?

Most business owners decide to set up their own enterprise because they’re chasing freedom, but the flip side to that 'freedom' coin is often fear.

Having founded social media leviathan Twitter and then $26 billion payments fintech Square, Jack Dorsey knows a thing or two about building a business.

Writing a strong job ad is an effective way to reel in the strongest prospective candidates. Here are six things to consider.