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Struggling to hire in a tight market? It’s time to think beyond borders and start leveraging qualified offshore talent. Here’s how you can use Thankz to grow your staff overseas. Find and Vet Candidates Across a Range of Disciplines  Hiring the right person the first time can be a difficult and time consuming process. With […]

Finding top talent in a recession can be a challenging task. With the economy still in a slump, many of today’s job seekers are wary of leaving secure positions for something new and uncertain. This means that companies looking to hire top-tier professionals need to rethink their recruitment strategies and come up with creative ways […]

Hiring employees across borders requires additional steps and details that differ from hiring locally. It’s more than just paperwork, too; when bringing on team members from other countries, you’ll need to consider things like cultural alignment, time zones, language barriers, and other factors that you wouldn’t necessarily experience in your own city. Let’s look at […]

Before the days of computers and remote work, companies were largely reliant on the local job market for good candidates. Times have changed, though, and the same borders that exist between cities, states, and countries no longer apply to the business world. Adopting a global hiring strategy is becoming more common, thanks to a wide […]

Outsourcing your business need to freelancers has become an increasingly popular way for businesses to get things done. Rather than hiring a full-time employee, businesses are turning to freelancers who offer their services online. The top 10 online platforms for finding freelancers are Thankz, Upwork, Freelancer, Fiverr, Guru, Toptal, 99designs, PeoplePerHour, DesignCrowd, Crowded, and SimplyHired. […]

The job market is constantly up and down, so depending on the day, the odds may or may not be in your favor. But one fact is always true: if you want to give yourself the best chance to land a fantastic job, you need a great resume.   A strong resume is about so […]

Social media marketing is one of the most critical ways for brands today to reach people, get their name and message out there, and spark growth. No matter how small or large your social media presence is, a skilled social media manager can take you to the next level…but first, you have to find them. […]

Time is one of the most precious commodities in business, and most business leaders feel like they could use more of it. That’s why it stings to know that most employees spend as much as 20-40% of their time on non-revenue-generating activities. Or put another way, that’s one or two entire workdays that aren’t helping […]

In our current landscape of unprecedented inflation and ongoing uncertainty, businesses are keener than ever to manage their money. Many companies are choosing to absorb some of their increased expenses instead of passing them on to their customers, while others simply have no choice but to increase their prices to stay in business. In the […]

Processes, processes, processes — Much like the “location” mantra of real estate, processes have become a critical anchor in managing a remote team, starting with remote training and onboarding. When you have a clear and consistent roadmap to follow, all of your virtual employees get the same experience and receive everything they need to succeed […]