Posts tagged "Startup hiring advice"

Why would a candidate even entertain the idea of working for a company that has an eight out of 10 chance of failing in the next two years, asks Steve Grace.

In a competitive job market, employers need to think creatively to ensure they attract and retain the best talent. One recruiting tactic many are turning to is proactively targeting candidates, which can lead to employers considering whether to make a counter offer to keep their best talent.

For every 100 good candidates, there might be only a few in the right personal, financial, legal and emotional state to consider joining a startup.

Recruiting talent is hard. Really hard. But it’s really worth investing the time and effort into how you’re going to attract and retain staff.

For startups looking for their first remote hire, the key to getting the best people on board lies in emojis, according to Pixc founder Holly Cardew.