The 80/20 rule in interviewing is simple: candidates should do most of the talking, hiring managers should do more listening. It’s decent advice as far as it goes. A good interview gives the candidate room to walk through real examples instead of getting talked at for half the conversation. But talking less isn’t the same […]
Restaurant employee turnover remains a persistent challenge across quick-service, fast-casual, and full-service restaurants. According to Black Box Intelligence’s 2024 restaurant workforce research, annual hourly turnover reached 135% in limited-service restaurants and 96% in full-service restaurants. The financial impact extends beyond the cost of posting another opening. Black Box Intelligence estimates that the average hard cost […]
Still facing challenges in building up your construction company’s workforce in 2025? You aren’t alone: 78% of companies are experiencing difficulties in hiring hourly craft workers. While 69% of companies expect an increase in new recruits, 55% also expect hiring challenges to continue–or worsen. Despite a slowdown in residential construction, booms in the public sector, […]
In today’s competitive job market, candidates are deeply motivated to succeed. Take Jimmy, for example. He’s a skilled programmer, a father of four, and has been tirelessly job hunting for six months. When he finally lands a promising opportunity, the application process requires him to complete a personality assessment for job fit. For Jimmy, this […]