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6 green flags that scream "HR excellence" 👌 1️⃣ Bias-busting champions 2️⃣ Time-respecting wizards 3️⃣ Team-building maestros 4️⃣ Talent-nurturing gardeners 5️⃣ Brilliance-embracing leaders 6️⃣ Soft-skills appreciators These aren't just nice-to-haves. They're game-changers. The difference between a job and a career. Between a workplace and a community. At TestGorilla, we believe in these flags. We live them. We help others achieve them. How has great HR influenced your work experience? Share your story below. ⬇️

8 TED talks every HR professional should watch 🎥 1. HR Lessons From the World of Silicon Valley Start-Ups | Patty McCord 2. Why the Best Hire Might Not Have the Perfect Resume | Regina Hartley 3. This Is What Makes Employees Happy at Work| Michael C. Bush 4. Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe | Simon Sinek 5. How to Save the World from Bad Meetings | David Gravy 6. Why We Hire “Unemployable” People | Mike Brady 7. 3 Tips for Leaders to Get the Future of Work Right | Debbie Lovich 8. 4 Steps to Hiring Fairly | Nyra Jordan What else would you add? 🤔 Let us know in the comments below!

Resume: "I'm fluent in 5 languages and an expert coder." Candidate: "Uhh...I took Spanish in high school and once built a website using Wix." Sound familiar? 🤔 The gap between resumes and reality is costing companies millions. But there's a better way: Skill assessments. Skills-based hiring helps you: - Look beyond the fluff - Focus on what matters - Find hidden gems Don't be fooled by paper perfection. Resumes can roar, but skills are what truly matter. At TestGorilla, we believe in looking beyond the mane. 🦁 Do you? 👇

The best recruiters aren't just filling jobs. They're building teams that change the world. But here's the thing: Becoming a world-class recruiter isn't easy. It takes: ➟ Constant learning ➟ Adapting to new tech ➟ Focusing on skills, not credentials And most importantly: ➟ Putting candidates first Because great recruiting isn't about: ❌ Checking boxes ❌ Following rigid processes ❌ Playing it safe It's about: ✅ Finding hidden gems ✅ Seeing potential others miss ✅ Taking calculated risks on promising talent Want to level up your recruiting game? Start by asking yourself: "Am I hiring for today's needs or tomorrow's potential?" The answer might just transform your approach. What's your boldest recruiting move that paid off? Share your story below 👇

🚀 Hiring in 2024: It's not about who you know. It's about what they can do. 💪 The game has changed: 2004: - Network-based referrals - Generic job descriptions - One-size-fits-all training 2024: - Open skills-based applications - Tailored roles to skills - Personalized development plans At TestGorilla, we're not just adapting to this shift. We're leading it. 🏆 Because when you focus on skills and potential, you unlock talent you never knew existed. That's not just good hiring. That's smart business. 🧠 Ready to step into 2024? 

📌 The Top 26 HR Cheat Sheets We’ve curated 26 of the best cheat sheets we could find on hiring, employee development, HR, culture, and more. You can find the links below: 1. Top 8 Reasons People Leave Jobs (and How to Fix It) by Justin Mecham: https://bit.ly/3QziGHB 2. Building a High-Performance Team by Eric Partaker: https://bit.ly/45NWGNr 3. The Emotional Intelligence Cheat Sheet by Rachel Turner: https://bit.ly/3SejouO 4. How to Build a Wellbeing Strategy by Oliver Deasy: https://bit.ly/456Gxmm 5. Neuro-Inclusive Tips for the Workplace by Prof. Amanda Kirby: bit.ly/47aeaFB 6. The Team Building Cheat Sheet by Justin Wright: https://bit.ly/47aGK97 7. HR Metrics and KPIs by Carla Reynau: https://bit.ly/4714tIC 8. ChatGPT for HR by Neelie Verlinden: https://bit.ly/45RJaZ0 9. HR Policy Formulation by Phebean Amusan: https://bit.ly/45K2yqR 10. HR Strategy for a Multigenerational Workforce by Phebean Amusan: https://bit.ly/3tUUpCB 11. 14 Most Valuable Job Experiences for Growing Your Career in HR by Alan Collins: https://bit.ly/473Lygm 12. Should This Meeting Be an Email? by Chris Stanley: https://bit.ly/494aEh7 13. How to Prevent Burnout by Ronnie H. Kinsey,: https://bit.ly/3Sfra7W 14. How to Help Your Team Make Smarter Decisions by Karol Popa: https://bit.ly/3QfHJhc 15. America's Most Hated Office Jargon by David Sym-Smith: https://bit.ly/3QgDFNM 16. 6 Types of Courage for Inclusive Workspaces by Dr. Nora Gold: https://bit.ly/3MjMeX8 17. The Role of HR by David McLean: https://bit.ly/3Q7gl54 18. The Pyramid of Quiet Quitting by Jason Kaplan: https://bit.ly/3MA8MTw 19. How to Lead Change Without Stressing Everyone Out by Pamela Coburn-Litvak: https://bit.ly/40ad6P1 20. Why HR Shouldn’t Have to Convince Senior Leadership to Invest in Wellbeing by Oliver Deasy: https://bit.ly/45K2U0F 21. How to Make Mental Health a Part of Everyday Working Processes by Oliver Deasy: https://bit.ly/3QdhojV 22. 9 Laws of Workplace Culture by Monte Pedersen: https://bit.ly/3Qz0E8k 23. The Evolution of Employees by Praveen Ponnuru: https://bit.ly/3Q5hWYY 24. Top 10 Characteristics of Healthy High-Performing Teams by Tony Gambill: https://bit.ly/3tPOm2o 25. 5 Reasons Core Values Are Essential for a Great Employee Experience by Tony Gambill: https://bit.ly/3SiohTI 26. The Most Common Mistakes in Leading Hybrid Teams by Ivona Hirschi: https://bit.ly/3shq40C What else would you add? Let us know in the comments below! —— ♻️ Did you enjoy today’s post? Repost it so your network can learn from it, too.

In today's edition of #CutTheBS, we're diving into the secrets of successful skills-based hiring.🚪🔑 Want to know how to start small but think big? What about the common pitfalls you should avoid? We've got you covered in today's newsletter. 💡 What challenges have you faced with skills-based hiring, and how did you overcome them? We'd love to learn more about your experience in the comments! 📬Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive biweekly content packed with tips and insights on navigating the complexities of #HR and #recruitment.

Soft skills: the true differentiator in today's workplace. ⚖️ But how do you spot them in an interview? 🧐 In this cheat sheet we’ll provide you with a few questions to assess: 1. Communication skills 2. Teamwork skills 3. Problem-solving skills 4. Leadership skills 5. Adaptability skills 6. Time management skills 7. Critical thinking skills 7 key areas. 28 powerful questions. One comprehensive view of your next superstar. Remember: It's not just what they've done. It's how they think, adapt, and grow. Let's dive in. 👇

Great news! 📣 TestGorilla is listed at #10 on Sifted’s B2B SaaS Rising 100! This is the third year that Sifted has released their Rising 100 list, and it’s also the third year that TestGorilla has been featured there. 🚀 Sifted's list annually ranks Europe's most promising B2B SaaS startups valued under $1 billion, and we're delighted to be listed again alongside other movers and shakers in the space. Huge shoutout to V7, Parloa, Tines, Sylvera, poolside, Qdrant, Adaptive ML, Yokoy, Juni, and all the other featured companies for making waves in their industries! 🌊 Learn more about Sifted's Rising 100 and read an interview with our CEO and Co-founder, Wouter Durville here: https://lnkd.in/dkpx27pP