Internal communications teams are leaning on their basics and shoring up their foundations as they plan now for the best way to support employees this fall. Coming off the height of the pandemic and the usual disconnect over summer, communicating well with employees is arguably more important now than ever, which is why many professionals […]
By Sarah Wyland This unforgettable year has changed so many aspects of our lives—from education and social gatherings to our work environment, leisure and more. As a result, expectations are evolving, which requires organizations to consider new ways of marketing to and communicating with consumers. Whether you work for a B2B, B2C, non-profit or another […]
If you plan to hire a social media manager, you need a job description that attracts candidates with the skills you need—and weeds out those who don’t. This can save you a lot of time screening unqualified candidates and help you find the right person for the job. What specific skills do they need? What […]
So you finally got approval for your new digital marketing manager position and are ready to start recruiting. Not so fast. In an effort to speed up the recruiting process, many hiring managers fall into the trap of using fairly generic digital marketing manager job descriptions–which often results in wasting time you don’t have screening unqualified candidates.
In response to client needs, TorchLight now offers recruiting services for development and fundraising positions. Whether you are looking for a Director of Development, Grants Manager, Event Coordinator or many other positions, TorchLight can help you find top talent to meet your staffing needs–and organizational goals.
A bad hire can cost you thousands of dollars on training, salaries, and more. The hiring process can be quite stressful as you narrow down several candidates to just a handful who can fit into your company. A mix of intuition, knowledge, and evaluation is needed to figure out which candidate meets your needs. Therefore, […]
Step aside everyone, Generation Z is about to make an entrance. The generational cohort made up of those born between 1997-2015 is getting ready to enter the workforce, and they’re hitting the ground running. As employers, it’s crucial to understand the incoming group of job seekers that will inevitably make an impact on their organization. […]
Does making a remote hire seem impossible during this chaotic time? February 2020: The economy is chugging along, and hiring is going well. You are in the middle of several searches for full-time hires and are pleased with the candidate pool. March 2020: COVID-19 hits and life suddenly stops both personally and professionally. How do […]
The work world (and the world in general) may change forever as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). In addition to travel and event bans, school closings and even the quarantine of entire countries, remote work has become a reality more than ever before. Many of you may be forced to move to a remote […]
Reference checks can be challenging—TorchLight’s Chief Culture Officer Julie Lowe explains how to dig in and get the information you need. “Do reference checks really matter? I’ve never gotten a bad reference…” If potential candidates select their references wisely, they are almost always exclusively positive. While this is great for job seekers, it can be […]