Trakstar Hire Blog / Human Resources

It’s a new year, and we here at Trakstar believe that this one is going to be just as full of change as 2013 was. The entire landscape of recruiting has made some huge changes over the last decade that have morphed recruiting into a totally different position than it used to be. It’s sort…

It’s the holidays, and time off requests are rolling in like tins of unwanted baked goods. There are football games, family gatherings, it’s cold and flu season , there are a thousand extra errands to run, and oh yeah…the holidays themselves. This time of year can present a big problem in the world of HR…

We all know what Thanksgiving is about…food. Just kidding, it’s about being grateful and showing that gratitude. Hopefully that spirit lasts longer than the leftovers and you’re returning to the office with thanks. This time of year we are all made aware that we need to show those around us that we value them. As…

It’s that time of year, when we reflect upon the ways we want to improve ourselves. Gym memberships will soar and potato chips sales will momentarily plummet. Personal resolutions seem to be easier to define, but in order to continue to grow professionally ; we need resolutions for that corner of our lives as well.…

Here at Trakstar, we occasionally have clients ask us why they’re not getting the volume of applicants they’d anticipated for a certain opening. There can be any number of reasons–maybe the opening isn’t on certain job boards and should be; maybe it’s a hot job in an ultra-competitive market (say, iOS developer in San Francisco).…

During the tough times of an economic downturn, when unemployment numbers skyrocket, job seekers need all the support and guidance they can get. Unfortunately, it is a fertile period for bad recruitment agencies to ply their unethical tricks. However, there are some indicators of bad recruiting practice which, when known, will help you spot and…

As your business grows, you will have the need to hire additional staff in order to get the job done each day. Once you reach this stage, your priority should be to build a human resources department that will manage employee data and needs. But how can you build an effective HR department from scratch?…

Some say working without actually working at all is an art form. There are books, articles, apps and devices guiding people on how to look busy without really working. For employers, this could be frightening, considering the high cost of poor productivity is between $450-500 billion a year in just the U.S. When did the…

Most job listings are dull and underwhelming. That’s not been an issue in the last few years when it’s been essentially a buyer’s market. But today, when talent is increasingly in demand, what is the response to a ho-hum job ad? Dead silence. Your candidates are going on to the next job listing. Meanwhile, a…

Most people always remember their first day on the new job. It doesn’t matter how many jobs you’ve worked, how many organizations you’ve been a part of, the first day jitters are inevitable. Its novel and new. So here is how you can ease those flutters for your next new hires: Help from the Boss…