Rules of Engagement for Mobile Recruiting

Rules of Engagement for Mobile RecruitingRules of Engagement for Mobile RecruitingRules of Engagement for Mobile Recruiting PofeldtLooking for the ideal place to recruit new employees? Dont assume its the nearest job fair or networking event. Reaching out to candidates on their smart phone and iPads, through mobile recruiting, is often the best way of engaging candidates.The Pew Research Center has found that 43% of smartphone users surveyed have used their gadgets to look up information about a job, and 18% have used it to submit a job application.So how do you make the most of mobile recruiting in engaging candidates? Optimizing your companys website and career pages on social media sites for mobile is a good place to start, but theres more you can do to get great results from mobile.Here are some tips from the front lines.Show up Where Ideal Candidates piste OutShowing up on popular social media sites is often a good way to make contact with potential employees via their mobile de vices. Many companies find that the site that works best may vary with the type of position you want to fill.The Pew Research Center recently published demographic statistics for the major social media sites, which can be useful in deciding where to build your recruiting presence most. Try experimenting with them before you invest a lot of time or money in creating a presence for your firm on these sites, and build out your page if you get good results.If, for instance, you are looking for a truck driver or welder, Facebook may be a good place to start, says Liz DAloia, founder of HR Virtuoso, a provider of mobile recruiting solutions in Dallas.When a staffing agency she works with needed to hire housekeepers recently, she helped them craft a short advertisement for Facebook. Theyve had over 600 applications since Friday night, she said on the Tuesday after the ad was placed.If youre looking to fill junior positions, for instance, Instagram, which is popular with young adults who li ke to view it from mobile phones, might be worth adding to your mobile recruiting arsenal.Thats a good one to start with if you want to reach younger people, says Kyra Mancine, a social media specialist for the Rochester, N.Y.-based recruiting arbeitszimmer of Oldcastle, a manufacturer and distributor of building products.Target your Talent PipelineIn addition to social media outreach, there are ways to reach to passive candidates, including old school technology that remains relevant today.Accounting firm Grassi Co., which has offices in New York City, Long Island and Rockland County, N.Y., searches the database of resumes on job sites it uses, among them Monster, for potential candidates.We pull up resumes for people who have the criteria were looking for and send them emails to see if they are interested, says Regina Ducati, director of human resources.Remember too that email remains a powerful tool to target talent. Email recruitment campaigns are the fastest way to get the mes sage from one to many, says Darren McDougal, managing director at Next Level Marketing Communications, which specializes in the recruitment industry.Let Visuals Tell Your StoryA mobile site may be the first place potential hires encounter your company, so use it to showcase a great workplace with photos that bring it to life.Because the economy is improving, many job seekers and passive candidates those who have jobs can afford to be picky, says Mancine. Employers need to show that they are the employer of choice to recruit these individuals. They have to brand and showcase themselves as a place where potential candidates want to work.Other visuals can work well, too, she says. We had someone turn our logo into a pumpkin, she says. That was probably the best thing we posted, in terms of engagement.One method of engaging candidates that Mancine has found helpful is to ask the companys employees to submit photos of both special events and day-to-day life at Oldcastle that showcase t he companys workplace.I can tell the story in just a photo, she says. As part of the firms mobile recruiting efforts, Mancine posts these photos on social media also relies on a career page the company has set up on Facebook.Keep Advertisements Bite-SizedWhen youre placing an advertisement to be viewed on mobile devices, brevity is essential. Simpler is definitely better, says DAloia. Its got to be short and sweet. People dont read anymore.So how do you compress all of the information you want to share in your mobile recruitment efforts into a few sentences? You dont.Focus on sharing essentials like what you can offer the candidate, and way to contact you in a one liner and fill in candidates on requirements like Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a later point of contact.Giving candidates a simple job apply process is the crucial next step, says Amy Hughes, Director, Professional Services. Hughes recommends applying to one of your jobs to get a better perspective. Are there ways that you can streamline the process? asks Hughes.Remember todays mobile job seekers expect a seamless mobile job apply process. Its your job to provide it.

How to determine the ways your team wants to be shown appreciation

How to determine the ways your team wants to be shown appreciationHow to determine the ways your team wants to be shown appreciationCommunicating appreciation effectively to those with whom you work is based on three foundational premisesNot everyone feels appreciated in the same ways.(And specifically, not necessarily through the waysyoufeel appreciated.) Hence, the effectiveness of using the 5 Languages of Appreciation to communicate in the ways valued by the recipient.Appreciation needs to be viewed as authentic to have a positive impact.Attempts to communicate appreciate which are perceived as disingenuous not only fall flat, but they can actually create damage to your relationship. The more specific the appreciation is, the more likely it will be perceived as genuine.Just knowing a persons preferred language of appreciation isnt sufficientknowing the specific actions desired in their primary language is critical.While knowing a persons primary language of appreciation is helpful , there are numerous actions which can reflect that language, some of which will be effective, others wont.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreOver the past several years, we have learned the factors necessary for any appreciation communicated to a team member to hit the mark and truly make the recipient feel valued. While there arefour core conditions weve identified elsewhere,a key component is knowing your colleagues preferred language of appreciation and the actions that are important to them.A key question, then, ishow do you determine a colleagues language of appreciation (and what actions they value)? Let me walk through the qualifikation options, and the common results of each.OPTION 1Ask your co-worker how they like to be shown appreciation.While this seems to be relatively simple and straightforward, in reality, this is an awkward conversation in fruchtwein cultures. We r arely ask one another, How would you like me to show you appreciation? Secondly, and probably more importantly, we tend to not get much information from asking the question. The typical response is I dont know. Tell me thanks, I guess. This is partly due to the concept of different forms of appreciation being somewhat unknown, and partially due to the fact that most people narrowly view appreciation as just saying thanks.OPTION 2Try to gain understanding through observing how they show appreciation to others.A frequent suggestion given is for each of us to watch and observe how our colleagues demonstrate their appreciation to others. This may be a good starting point, but there are two challenges. First, we dont have much data to interpret. That is, there arent many times we actually get to observe others communicating appreciation to others (aside from large employee recognition ceremonies). Secondly, some of our research indicates that the way a personexpressesappreciation to othe rs is the way they want toreceiveappreciation only about 75% of the time. (This is especially true for Tangible Gifts. Many who like togivegifts, dont necessarily valuereceivinggifts.)OPTION 3Ask them what tends to be encouraging to them when they are discouraged.The best work around we have found (although it still isnt really effective) is to ask your coworker, When you get discouraged, what encourages you? This is a bit more natural of a conversation, but the information gained is still relatively limited. You might get one or two suggestions, at best, and they may not fit the context in which you work (for example, making their favorite comfort food).OPTION 4Have them take the Motivating By Appreciation (MBA) Inventory. While this may seem self-serving (to have the best solution be one of our resources) the fact is we have found no better way to quickly, accurately, and easily identify colleagues desired ways of being shown appreciation.Part of this has to do with the nature of the 5 languages. First,the 5 languages are easy to learn, understand, and remember. Unlike some assessment tools, the category names (e.g. Acts of Service) are descriptive and dont have to be explained. While some have attempted to create (long) lists of specific ways to show appreciation, these are like memorizing a long list of facts without any cohesive construct. Understanding a persons primarylanguageof appreciation provides a unifying construct around which to organize and understand the actions they desire. We also have created visual symbols to represent each appreciation language, which clearly assist in recalling each of the five languages.Secondly,the 5 Languages appear to be almost universal and relevant in virtually every culture.I say almost and virtually because we dont know for sure they are applicable ineveryculture. We havent tried to apply them to every culture in the world (yet), and some cultures (for example, traditional Japanese) are far less comfortable with most forms of physical touch in work relationships. Having said that, our book has been translated into 17 languages, and our resources are being used in at least 60 countries.A third important construct is thatthe specific actions within each appreciation language vary from setting to setting.Over the years, we learned that the 5 Languages appear to be applicable to every work setting we have encountered, but the actions often vary across industries. As a result, we have created a number of versions of theMBA Inventorywhich customize the action items within each appreciation language to make them relevant to different work settings. Currently, in addition to the report for general workplaces, thereare versions of theMBA Inventoryfor government agencies, schools, medical facilities, the military, nonprofit agencies and ministries, and for remote employees.Additionally, we are in the process of completing a new, expanded version of the inventory which provides additional information to help understand each employees preferences and also,what actions to avoid.The expanded version includes comparison of the individuals results to the general population (both with regards to which languages are important to them, and which are not) identification of the one specific appreciation action most valued by the individual and the ways (in each appreciation language) the person absolutely doesnotwant to be shown appreciation.SummaryCommunicating authentic appreciation to your colleagues requires knowing their preferred language of appreciationandthe specific actions important to them. Having your team (and volunteers) take theMotivating By Appreciation (MBA) Inventoryis the most effective way to identify this information and provides the results in a format that can be easily shared with supervisors and team members across the organization. Join the 185,000 others who have taken the inventory and learn how to support and encourage your colleagues in the ways that will hit the target with themThis article originally appeared on Appreciation at Work.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

This is a complete guide to decluttering your home

This is a complete guide to decluttering your homeThis is a complete guide to decluttering your homeSince the release of Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix, America has gone crazy with tidying up. Over in the US, national and local news sites are reporting of thrift shops landseeing amazing growth in donations in recent months. This is most likely because of the Marie Kondo Netflix show. If you want to use the spark joy method, you just need to follow a few simple tips.Is it giving you joy?If you want to remove something that is unwanted, you need to ask yourself if something is giving you joy. If your answer is yes, then you can keep it. However, if you find yourself hesitating or saying no, give it away. It is a simple but brilliant strategy. While you can spend hours convincing yourself that you might need something in the future, joy is something you feel. If you are not feeling it, you need to get rid of it.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard cov ering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraTidy all at onceWhile it might seem like a good idea to tidy up slowly, it never works. The best way to get rid of unwanted stuff is to set aside a weekend when you rid your house all unwanted items. This will help to ensure that you do not leave anything unnecessary in your house.Deal with clutter in categories not roomsOne of the most effective points on how to effectively declutter your home is to deal with categories and not rooms. When most people declutter, they usually start in the kitchen, head tothe bedroom, sitting room, and so forth. However, this is not the right strategy. Instead, declutter books, clothes, furniture, and various other categories. With this strategy, you will be able to take control of all your clutter in just a short while.Nostalgia is a majorcontributing factorIn your home, you might have a closet full of clothes, letters, photos and much more. When getting rid of clutter, you need to put on blinders and cut your emotional ties to items. If you start holding on to items due to the nostalgic feel they give you, there is no escape from this rabbit hole.Raise the bar before you make a purchaseWhile you are supposed to get rid of things that do not give you joy, you could easily replace it with more clutter in a month. Marie Kondo recommends that you raise the standards before you make a purchase. With time, this can help you to save thousands of dollars.Marie Kondo argues against getting rid of items in your closet and using that as an excuse to go and buy more useless items. It may be tempting to refill your wardrobe. However, you should only buy items that are of value to you and give you happiness. This will ensure you spend less and get value for money.Reduce food wastageYour fridge is probably full of items that you will not eat before they spoil. At the end of the month, most of it will end up in the trash, and you will go back to the grocery store for more items. However, this is unnecessary clutter in the home.To ensure youreduce wastage, arrange everything inside the fridge in a manner that lets you see what is stored in it. As a result, you can throw away things that have expired or have started to rot. You would be surprised by how little food you need to have in the fridge at any time. During your trip to the grocery store, ensure you carry a list. Never go to the store without a list.Sell off some of your itemsSelling the things that you do not need in your home can be used to supplement your income. This will ensure that you have cash instead of spending it. Evenaluminum cans can be soldto earn you a few extra dollars. Remember that selling something for 25% of its original value is still better than keeping it and getting zero for it. If you have a room full of junk, clearing it out can also earn you some rent money. This can help you to supplement what you already earn. In this world, everyone could use a bit of extra money. Fold your clothesInstead of placing your clothes on hangers, consider folding them. This can help your closet to look tidier it will ensure that yousee your clothes with ease. It will allow you to determine which items you do not need in your closet with more ease. When everything is hanged, it can obscure some clothes that might be too small or too tiny to fit you.Get Rid of those old billsYou probably have a pile of old bills occupying a table or cupboard for no reason. If you are serious about decluttering, get rid of those old bills. Considershredding the billsor blotting out personal details before you throw them out.This article originally appeared on Your Coffee Break.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people