The “Hidden” Cost of Resumes and What You Can Do About It

Human resource costs can be reduced by replacing traditional resume screening with a pre-hiring assessment

Many businesses might not be fully aware of the underlying costs and implications of relying heavily on resumes during the recruitment process. While it’s common for a majority of decision-makers to prioritize resumes as their primary screening tool, this method can not only be costly but also may not yield the most accurate view of […]

Affirmative Action in a Changing Landscape

Recent developments have once again brought the topic of affirmative action to the forefront of national conversation. Thirteen state attorneys general have sent a letter to the CEOs of the 100 biggest U.S. companies, cautioning them about the legal consequences of using race as a factor in hiring and employment practices. This move demonstrates how […]

The Lifesaving Power of Soft Skills in Emergency Dispatch

In the field of public safety, the importance of technical abilities like reading a map or climbing a ladder cannot be overstated. However, there’s another aspect that often gets overlooked in the hiring process – soft skills. These skills, which measure who we are rather than what tasks we are capable of completing, are always […]

Hiring Great Sales Teams – And Where You’re Going Wrong

Hiring a great sales team is hard, but it isn't if you know where to look.

Sales teams are important parts of any organization. These teams build strong relationships with customers based on trust. They help with brand recognition and awareness by being our companies’ loudest cheerleaders. Most importantly, they bring in valuable revenue that helps nurture the growth of our businesses. This poses the question: if we know that sales […]

Beyond Compliance: Bryq’s Proactive Approach to Unbiased AI

The HR tech market has been experiencing significant growth and innovation. Organizations have been increasingly adopting technology solutions to streamline their HR processes, improve recruitment and talent management, as well as to enhance employee engagement and development. AI-powered tools have become popular for automating tasks, analyzing large amounts of data and providing valuable insights for […]

Top Human Resource Strategies for 2023

Bring stability to your 2023 talent management process by utilizing these human resource strategies.

It’s safe to say that 2022 was an unprecedented year. The rise of new technology, record-breaking lay-offs, and a worldwide recession are just a few of the obstacles businesses faced in the last 12 months. All of these have had an immense impact on the way we live and work. Experts predict that these events […]

The Hiring Freeze – What is Happening? And What Can We Do?

The hiring freeze is resulting in layoffs and hiring pauses throughout the tech industry and beyond.

Oh, so you thought the workforce couldn’t get any more chaotic than it already was? Think again. A handful of big tech companies have announced huge layoffs this month. Thousands of employees are being left without jobs, and companies are slowing down hiring initiatives. This “hiring freeze” is causing panic within many industries – especially […]

Say This, Not That! 5 Work Clichés to Avoid Using in the Hiring Process

These five work clichés are major red flags to job candidates.

Language is important. Whether we realize it or not, the words we use are subconsciously setting the tone for the type of candidates we are drawing in. Words we think are doing the trick might seem empty in meaning to some. Or worse, they might actually be hindering candidates from applying for and accepting roles. […]

Great Resignation: How Bryq Can Help You Beat the ‘Big Quit’

The Great Resignation has been tough on companies everywhere, but Bryq can help you avoid the Big Quit.

As we enter 2022, “The Great Resignation” is still something that’s on everybody’s minds. Millions of people continue to quit their jobs monthly and in record numbers. There are over a million and a half job vacancies and employers are panicking trying to fill them.  An air of uncertainty lies ahead of us going into […]