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When deciding whether or not to use public transportation as a means of commute to and from work, the two criteria that most often are used to measure the value of this option are time and money. However, I have learned from my experience of riding public transportation there are some ways that it can improve your workday aside from simply saving time and money.

Employee Referral programs are one of the best-kept secrets in hiring. They bring in amazing candidates, often faster and at a lower cost. Like any good system, they work best when people actually believe in them.

Today, the best talent comes through networks and referrals. Yet, many companies rely on outdated hiring tactics, like cold calls and job boards, that no longer work. So, if you aren’t tapping into your employees’ networks, you’re missing high-quality, passive candidates.

This past fall my cofounders and I had the privilege of joining the 5th cohort of Acceleprise San Francisco, working alongside a variety of amazing companies and the minds that created them. After having some time to reflect, I wanted to share some of the most important lessons I took away from the experience.

Do you want to take your company global? Recruiting international employees can help you get access to unique talent, broaden cultural awareness, and build a worldwide business network. This blog will look at the benefits of hiring international talent.

As organizations embark on this quest to integrate cultural fit into their hiring practices, the key lies in striking a delicate balance. Balancing cultural fit with diversity, mitigating unconscious biases, and ensuring that skills and qualifications are not overshadowed are all integral components of this equilibrium.

By merging artificial intelligence with everyday human interactions, conversational commerce acts as a mobile concierge, allowing users to communicate with businesses and services in a way that is convenient, consolidated, personalized, and realistic.

The recruitment industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with referral talent sourcing becoming a popular and valuable tool among recruiters in both agency recruitment and the gig economy. This approach has a proven track record of success, is well-aligned with the gig economy, and is growing in popularity, making it an essential part of the future of the war for talent. Referral talent sourcing provides recruiters access to a more diverse range of candidates and has the potential to streamline the recruitment process, making it even more attractive. Companies that adopt this approach can benefit from its many advantages and it is set to become an increasingly important part of the recruitment sector in the coming years.

Referral programs don’t have to be boring. Sure, the traditional approach gets the job done—refer someone, wait for them to get hired, and collect a cash bonus. But where’s the fun in that?

Hiring great talent doesn’t have to feel like a never-ending search. The secret weapon might already be right before you—your employees. Whether at a desk, in the field, or working on the factory floor, your team brings something invaluable: firsthand knowledge of what makes your company awesome and connections to people who’d thrive in your environment.