Onboarding: Why it Matters

Onboarding (noun): the action or process of integrating a new employee into an organization. Why is onboarding so important? One very good reason: you can’t afford to NOT do it. Why? Turnover. Up to 20% of employee turnover happens within the first 45 days (Mariano, Christine). Assuring a new-hire is prepared from the get-go […]
Learn New Skills with a Full Schedule – A CXC® How-To

Lately, I’ve noticed that time is a very valuable commodity… The world moves at a chaotic pace, always trying to find a balance between life, work, success and love… etc. “Adults employed full-time report working an average of 47 hours per week, which equates to nearly six days a week, according to Gallup.” With […]
CXC® To Puerto Rico: We Are Here to Help.
Hurricane Maria’s Wrath: It’s no question that Hurricane Maria has completely uprooted life in Puerto Rico. The storm has caused unbelievable devastation and, even 42 days later, resources are scarce, sanitary conditions are creating various health concerns and some 86% of the island’s 1.57 million electricity customers are still without power. Many of P.R.’s 3.5 […]
Onboarding: Why it Matters

Onboarding (noun): the action or process of integrating a new employee into an organization. Why is onboarding so important? One very good reason: you can’t afford to NOT do it. Why? Turnover. Up to 20% of employee turnover happens within the first 45 days (Mariano, Christine). Assuring a new-hire is prepared from the get-go […]
No Shows: What Can Staffers Do to Fight It.
Why are no-shows/no-calls such a prominent issue in the staffing/recruiting community? Firms are seeing an increase of no-shows for scheduled interviews and candidates are dropping off within the first 30-90 day period. Is a slimmer pool of talent to blame? Is it the rise of technology that encourages a lack of direct communication? What […]
HOW TO: Improving Your Interviewing Skills (Employer Edition)
Leave a Lasting Impression Considering a variety of candidates, interviewing them and onboarding them can all be parts of a very strenuous hiring process. Not even the most seasoned professionals get through these tasks without experiencing some sort of difficulty. That’s why it’s important to brush up on your interviewing skills, ensuring you find the […]