Sometimes an American business needs to hire foreign employees. Perhaps they need seasonal workers for positions that US citizens are less interested in, like agricultural labor positions, food service positions, or other service jobs. Or perhaps they need somebody with skills that are rare in the US, like highly technical knowledge such as a mastery […]
We recently conducted research to learn if employers and talent are singing the same songs. There's good news: 80% of employees are happy most of the time. But, here's the chart-stopper: 58% of the happiest employees are still looking for or are open to new opportunities. Cue the record scratch moment. But, there's a fix. […]
Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list turns 15 this year. Since the beginning, it has honored companies who are doing right by their employees - as told to us by employees. You can say it's the People's Choice of employer awards. If your company wants to join the winners, we have some advice. (FYI, there […]
When you run a small business, you can’t afford to make mistakes. Every client interaction, product and invoice reflects on you and your company, and one bad experience can make or break your reputation. And that’s why, even though growing your business is a good thing, it’s natural to feel a lot of pressure when […]
I am a cis, straight, Caucasian male. I am an ally and advocate for my LGBTQ+ colleagues, but simply haven't faced the same challenges in the workplace. Despite corporate America's focus on inclusion, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) found that 46 percent of our LGBTQ+ colleagues are still not out in their places of work. […]
You'll probably find good pay near the top of every list of what employees want from a job, but it's not always the main reason your employees are happy. Our research shows that workers across the globe are most motivated by culture and values, leadership, and growth opportunities. You know - those buzzy terms that […]
Here at Unilever, cultivating a strong employer brand is of the highest importance. Why? Because maintaining our position as an industry leader requires us to attract the very best in talent from around the world.
Chances are, regardless of where you work, that a decent number of your employees are on Instagram. After all, Instagram was the fastest growing social network among U.S. adults last year and boasts more than 300M users, so its path to ubiquity seems unstoppable. At HubSpot, we are an inbound marketing software company, so it’s […]
Glassdoor’s guide to conducting interviews covers everything you need to know to assess candidates for skill, interest and potential, while keeping the process free of bias for a diverse range of workers.
AI has made headlines for the last several years as the greatest innovation since the steam engine. But what exactly does that mean for recruiting teams? You are likely familiar with AI’s many accomplishments in the consumer world: Amazon Alexa, Google Maps, and IBM Watson on ‘Jeopardy!’, to name a few. But beneath the hype of […]
In an era where the #MeToo movement, politicians and celebrities are increasingly shining a light on gender inequality in the workplace, the gender pay gap is a more relevant topic than ever. This is especially the case when we recognize Equal Pay Day — the date on which the average women’s earnings finally catch up […]
Commission-only sales reps are highly motivated and talented salespeople who make their living on their ability to close deals. Hiring the right folks for this position is critically important for your business - but before you post your job online, there are some nuances you need to understand. Wondering how to hire sales reps? This […]