How Do You Crack The Code For A Great Company Culture?

By Shenna Fitzgerald

What if your job – work you do for a living – was additive to your life, not a drain? How would your sense of fulfillment, value and connection impact the ways you show up in the rest of your life? Most likely, this happiness created through work would ripple out into your relationships with…

8 Tips To Spot Fake Candidates

By Shenna Fitzgerald

This article was first published on Inc.com and was written by Peggy Shell, CEO of Creative Alignments. You may have experienced someone trying to fake their way through an interview. Perhaps they embellished skills and education, provided family members as references, or even faked a drug test. But have you heard about truly fake candidates? The phenomenon is…

The Business Argument For People-First Company Cultures

By Shenna Fitzgerald

Leaders know how important employees are to their business, but how many intentionally build people-centered cultures? People-first cultures are rooted in a philosophy that values people over profits. The ironic twist is that when employees are valued as whole individuals and provided the opportunity for well-being, connection, and fulfillment, companies are generally more innovative, resilient, and…

Hiring A Diverse Team | Why It Matters And Where To Start

By Shenna Fitzgerald

Have you ever wondered if your company’s ability to lead, innovate and realize better financial performance may be hampered by a lack of diversity among your employees? If so, you’re right. Research shows that having gender and racial diversity in your workforce, especially among leadership, can boost your bottom line. One reason is that diversity can trigger…

Let Applicants Do The Work To Find The Best Candidates

By Shenna Fitzgerald

Hiring is time-consuming, starting with the daunting task of screening resumes. Short of having a recruiter do this work for you, here are simple ways you can set up your search to put some of the work in the candidate’s court. Being intentional and strategic about writing the job description, choosing where you post your…

Virtual Interviewing In The Time Of COVID-19 & Beyond

By Shenna Fitzgerald

In the past month, business owners and employees have all learned a lot about working remotely. Mastering teamwork across virtual communication platforms will be essential for a return to global economic security and growth. The same can be said for businesses getting the hang of interviewing and hiring candidates in a virtual environment. Companies that…

Together. It’s How We Get Through This.

By Shenna Fitzgerald

Everywhere we look, we see an outpouring of generosity and collaboration from the business community to get people the help and resources they need during an international crisis.   Trending: Generosity From the luxury company behind Louis Vuitton and Dior making free hand sanitizer at its perfume factories, to sports teams collaborating to financially support…

Compare Time-Based Recruiting® With Other Recruiting Options

By Shenna Fitzgerald

What is the best recruiting option for your business’s unique needs? See how Creative Alignments’ Time-Based Recruiting compares to other recruiting options to save you money and provide a better recruiting experience. Why work with Creative Alignments vs. a traditional contingency recruiter? With Time-Based Recruiting, you only pay for the time it takes to find…

Drive Your Bottom Line By Building Authentic Value For Employees

By Shenna Fitzgerald

What comes to mind when you think of factors that drive success and profitability? Far from cut-throat ruthlessness, successful companies in highly competitive markets like technology and natural products are discovering a secret to profitability: Fostering kind and caring leadership that is highly engaged with employees. At a time when talented people are hard to find, quick…

Creative Ways To Tap Into New Candidate Pools

By Shenna Fitzgerald

By broadening your search to include candidates who have the right potential for your role, you can find top talent that thrives with a little training. This shift in hiring strategy can land your company employees who are innovative, energetic, driven and productive. Define and Prioritize the Hard and Soft Skills Needed for Success Take the time…