It’s common knowledge that with limited resources, recruiting for nonprofit roles can be especially challenging. But it’s important that nonprofit executives don’t overlook best practices for effective recruiting, as it’s people who are behind an organization’s mission, and are critical to its success. While the challenge is great, the cultural, productivity and financial costs of recruiting missteps provide ample motivation to get the process right. Consider that the cost of turnover averages 150 percent of the departing employee’s compensation. That expense can prove to be particularly troublesome for mission-based organizations like nonprofits. So, what can nonprofit leaders and managers do to prepare themselves for the task of recruiting?
Topics: Recruitment, Nonprofits, Uncategorized
The construction industry needs a few good men and women. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the industry will add more than 1.6 million jobs in the decade leading up to 2022. To help meet this lofty goal, industry leaders recently pledged at the White House to hire 100,000 veterans before 2020.
Topics: Recruitment, Veterans, Construction, Uncategorized, Work Opportunity Tax Credit