Bullhorn Partners with Simply Hired to Help Recruiters

Bullhorn Partners with Simply Hired to Help RecruitersBullhorn Partners with Simply Hired to Help RecruitersWe are pleased to announce that we are partnering with Bullhorn, the global leader in recruiting software, to help recruiters quickly reach and engage more qualified candidates.With this partnership, Simply Hireds performance-based job advertising platform will be integrated with Bullhorns applicant tracking system and customer relationship management solution (ATS, CRM). The two companies will also debut the first such integration with Simply Apply, allowing the best candidate experience across web and mobile. Simply Apply, a one-click apply feature, allows job seekers to quickly and easily apply to open positions using a saved resume.This new integration presents a one-stop job advertising solution, directly accessible within the Bullhorn dashboard. It will provide recruiters targeted reach to over 30 1000000 unique monthly job seekers who use Simply Hired across web, email, mobile, and thousands of partner sites.The integration will be available to US Bullhorn customers starting in late Q3 of 2014.Read the full press release here.

10 Helpful Job Search Experts on Twitter

10 Helpful Job Search Experts on Twitter10 Helpful Job Search Experts on Twitter4Many job seekers know that using Twitter is a great way to find out about new job leads or even workplace trends. But theres also a wealth of job seeking advice to be found in the Twittersphere coming from job search experts. These job search experts often offer their expertise in daily (and sometimes hourly) job search tips- all in the form of 140 characters or less. Heres our pick of some of the fruchtwein helpful job search experts to follow on Twitter. (Already have a job and looking for more general career advice? Check out our list of 15 Career Experts to Follow on Twitter.)Miriam Salpeter, keppie_careersThe author of Social Networking for Business Success, Miriam Salpeter is a social media mentor and strategist. She helps people learn how to market themselves to attract clients- and jobs.Michelle A Riklan, resumewomanRiklan is a professional resume writer and career coach. Her resume writing prowe ss guarantees that your job application wont end up at the bottom of a hiring managers pile.Abby Kohut, absolutely_abbyAbby Kohut has taken her desire to educate one million job seekers to the road- literally. The Absolutely Abbys Job Search Success Tour is meant to inspire others to find work that they love and help them correct mistakes they might be making in the job search process.Susan P. Joyce, JobHuntOrgIt can be a jungle out there in the job hunting world, but Susan P. Joyce knows how to survive. In fact, shes dedicated her career to teaching job seekers how to conduct panzerschrank and smart job searches, such as cluing people in as to why they shouldnt give up on Facebook for their job search.Alexandra Levit, alevitThe workplace author (and occasional author) bridges the gap between people who are looking to find and persevere in jobs that are important to them while helping organizations build better relationships with todays top talent.Heather Huhman, heatherhuhmanWhethe r youre a part of Gen X, Gen Y, or even a baby boomer, everyone can use a little job search guidance. Career expert and founder and president of content marketing/PR firm Come Recommended, Heather Huhman guides job seekers to find jobs of any level.Alison Doyle, AlisonDoyle The Balances job search expert, Doyle writes articles on topics such as job searching and employment issues that cater to those who are currently looking for work. She even pens on-point career advice for her column as well.Erin Kennedy, ErinKennedyCPRWIn addition to crafting killer resumes, Erin Kennedys professional resume tafelgeschirr offers networking tips and the best way to create a LinkedIn profile that is sure to get the notice of hiring managers.Robyn Greenspan, RobynGreenspanAs a well-known Huffington Post blogger, Robyn Greenspan is a widely recognized (and respected) career and job search expert. She offers tips on her Twitter feed and tweets out tons of great job searching content.Eve Tahmincioglu, careerdivaEve Tahmincioglou is the director of communications for Families and Work Institute and columnist for MSNBCs Your Career. She has the cool distinction of being named one of the top 10 career tweeters on Twitter by CNN.The next time youre scanning Twitter for the latest in celebrity gossip and to check out your friends latest musings, take a look at these job search and career experts. Who knows- their latest 140-character tweet might lead to job search success.Readers, do you have any favorite job search experts on Twitter? Let us know in the comments section below

4 Things You Need to Know As a Job-searching Student

4 Things You Need to Know As a Job-searching Student4 Things You Need to Know As a Job-searching StudentIn a world of unpaid internships, life after graduation may seem a bit tough for the average job-searching student. The thing is, the skills you pick up in the university are usually not the only thing youll need for career success writing papers and multiple choice tests is all fine and dandy, but that doesnt really predict your success in the workplace. There are, however, some things you can learn which will make the job search much easier. 1. Focus on one job at a timeYoud be excited to hear that (or highly disappointed) when assessing a job-searching student, what the manager looks at is not your GPA. According to data-crunching done by Google, there is absolutely no correlation between a high GPA and workplace success. What they do look at, however, is how invested you are in your search. Whether the student is actually trying his best to get the specific job, or if hes just applying to a bunch of them, and hoping for the best. What this means for you, is to do your research. Before applying to a large company, you might want to find out how things are done there (the easiest way to do this is through GlassDoor.Learn about the company culture, the competition, and about the industry in general. You could check out the companys about us page for the general information, or for the specifics, comments on the company from ex-employees on GlassDoor. In addition, you could also look up the interviews of the founders the mora you know the better. Theres a good chance that the interviewer might ask what aspect of their companys activities excite you the most and why. Even if that doesnt happen, youll still seem more knowledgeable and confident. In addition, rather than going wild and sending your resume to every job opening you find, you could focus on a handful per week. Tailoring your resume and cover letter for each position makes it much more likely to g et you hired.At , for our premium services, we ask our clients to name 3 of their favourite companies, and then tailor the resumes specifically for those. As a result, over 81% of our customers get invited to an interview in either their first or second choice just because we make that extra step of customizing the application for the specific company.2. Impress them with your resumeCrafting a resume is thenightmare for most job-searching students. While a minority of them have somework experience, the majority is stuck with some minor school projects and extracurricular activities. Staring at their blank resume in despair, thinking what else is there to fill besides their education? The answer to that comes off a bit surprising for most most employers arent really expecting a lot of work experience from a job-searching student. What they are looking for is willingness to learn, and for them to actually be a good culture fit for the company. That means that if you can properly sho w your personality through the resume, youre pretty much guaranteed an interview. There are a number of ways to do that, such as mentioning your key strengths, life principles, books that influenced you, etc.Anything goes, theres no set voreingestellt for a resume the only thing that counts is whether this really describes who you are. What you shouldnt do, however, is use fluff words. When you dont have a lot to fill in your resume, there might be a temptation to fill them with generalities, such as Great at critical thinking, open-minded or team-oriented. These words, as you already know, dont really mean anything. The HR also knows that, you know that, and so does literally anyone who looks at your resume. If you do want to include buzzwords, have something to back them up youre good at critical thinking, and youve done x, y, and z, which backs up your claim. In such a case, if you dont get hired, you shouldnt even be disappointed you probably just werent a good culture fit fo r the company, and wouldnt have liked working there anyway.3.Ace the interviewThis part may seem a bit scary for most job-searching students, especially the ones who dont have any previous job experience. Youd be surprised to learn, however, that most interviewers actually ask the same questions. For example, what would you consider your biggest strength and weakness? or even quirkier ones, if you had a choice, what would you pick as a superpower?. For the quirkier questions, you need to provide an even quirkier answer. Maybe mention how you would manipulate the stock market in the past using time travel to become the richest man in the world? Or you could use the power of mind-reading in order to achieve world dominion?Many career advice websites recommend being confident and in charge during an interview. Saying that, however, doesnt help one bit. You dont just grow confidence out of nowhere, right before an interview. Rather, be prepared. Prepare a list of the interview questions that theyre most likely to ask, and prepare set answers for them. Getting to rehearse the answers and the tone with someone you know beforehand can take you a long way. Even if you flunk an interview or two, youll have gained some experience with the process, highly increasing the chances of getting hired.4. Put yourself in the shoes of the employerThe formula for success with the job search is remembering the fact that the employers are people too. Before submitting your resume or cover letter anywhere, try re-reading it from a different perspective. Ask yourself, does this make sense? Is this original and novel? The usual answer for this is no, meaning that you need to do more research. In fact, while doing interviews for a small project, me and a co-worker discovered that out of 15 student, only 2 were decent. The rest of them had either very plain resumes, or cover letters copy pasted from Google. When you realize that most of your peers are as clueless as you, creating a resum e that stands out doesnt seem so hard anymore.Following all the above-mentioned advice may seem a bit hard at first, and it may take some practice to get the hang of everything. After all, reading an article doesnt instantly make you an expert at job-search. However, after an interview or two, youll be wondering how you had difficulties with the process in the first place. And finally, remember that going out of your way to look for advice online, already puts you one step ahead on the path to scoring that sweet sweet internship. We bet on that.Did we miss anything important? Feel free to drop us a line down in the comments below Else, like our Facebook page for your weekly dose of inspiration. Nick Zviadadze Certified Storyteller, Job Hunting Enhancer, Digital Marketer and a Coffee EnthusiastLeave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *CommentName * Email * Website Subscribe now for moreSee more great content and inspiring exa mples of resumes done right each month. Subscribe Youre subscribed Latest posts See all posts by Eric D. Halsey The Resumes of Chernobyl by Eric D. Halsey 4 Ways Creativity Can Improve Your Resume by Katherine (Tori) LutzHow to Create a First Year Elementary School Teacher Resume

Salary Negotiation Tips Requesting an Unusual Benefit

Salary Negotiation Tips Requesting an Unusual BenefitSalary Negotiation Tips Requesting an Unusual BenefitWhen is the best time to ask for a perk that is out of the ordinary?Q After nearly a year of unemployment, I feel fortunate to have started a part-time position as a contracts manager. A former colleague created this opportunity for me with the expectation that I would bring work into the firm that I could then manage. The position is expected to grow into full time employment, but theres no guarantee.There are some things I like about my new job, including the flexibility and easy commute, along with the responsibility and challenge to grow the business. But there are some real red flags, too. Over the last few weeks, Ive been bewerbungsinterviewing with an established aerospace firm, and while nothing is certain, I have a very positive feeling about how the interviews have been going and so far, I like what Ive experienced in the interview process. The aerospace job potentially offers long-term security, opportunity for training, good benefits, and a positive work environment. I think it would be a good opportunity, and if I were still unemployed, Im sure I would have jumped at the chance. I am very interested in pursuing the aerospace job, but would like to negotiate for a somewhat unusual benefit. Can you suggest an appropriate way that I could feel people out about the possibility of bringing my 13-year-old border collie to work when Im at the interview? In my last job, the dog bowl in the break room allowed me to bring up the question. I appreciate any advice you might have for me.A The key pivotal issue for you seems to be can you bring your dog with you to work. You ask can you suggest an appropriate way that I could feel people out about bringing my dog to work when I met the interview?I wouldnt try to put it into the interviewing process. It is an example of a benefit or perk for which you will be negotiating. You dont want to bring up any of thes e elements until the appropriate time. So you should lock in a firm offer, and then go on about the interviewing experience.Bringing a dog to work is certainly a perk to negotiate. But since it is an unusual request, its something the employer will have to consider and discuss amongst themselves. Bringing it up or talking about it as an item of negotiation in the early stages may only put a wrench in the works. You dont want that.So follow the instructions in my book Negotiating Your Salary How to Make $1000 a Minute and postpone a serious discussion about your dog coming to work until you know theres an offer. When you have an offer, thats the time to bring it up. In your case, it seems that you can bring it up with the added incentive that this will actually make the difference between closing a deal or not.As far as working it into the conversation goes, simply say I have an unusual request. Other employers I have worked for have allowed me this benefit. It wont cost the company anything. In fact, if we could arrange for this one benefit, then I am almost certain we have a deal. The request is bringing my dog to work. Youll be able to take it from there Im sure.

These are the Top 50 places to live in the United States in 2018

These are the Top 50 places to live in the United States in 2018These are the Top 50 places to live in the United States in 2018There are lots of ways to compare cities against each other.To name only a few, you could look at average income, expenses, housing prices, crime rates, the quality of schools, traffic, proximity to professional sports teams, weather, politics, job security and racial diversity. The list goes on and on. With so many different factors to consider, a simple list just isnt enough information. We decided to cut through the noise using one of the most popular rankings around Moneys top 50 best places to live in the U.S.Money combed through hundreds of cities and focused on three main categories earning potential, the cost of living and quality of life. Researchersfocusedon racially diverse places with reasonable crime rates and more than 50,000 people. They ranked each city across a variety of different factors, including the weather, high school graduation rates , the length of an average workers commute and the ratio of income to home prices.We wanted to create a simpler visual breaking down the main categories that people care most about, so we concentrated only on zentralwert family income, home prices and projected job growth (2017-2022). The resulting visualization lets you quickly compare different locations depending on what matters most to you.The first piece to consider is the relative size of an average workers paycheck. 30 out of the 50 cities boast median family income levels over $100,000, led by Bethesda, MD at $179,478. To keep that in perspective, median household income across the country sits just under$76,000. Places like Bethesda and Brookline are actually suburbs of much larger u-bahn areas, notably New York City, Boston and Washington, DC. In other words, a key ingredient to high wages is proximity to a competitive job market with lots of employers.But income is only one factor to consider when comparing cities. Home p rices provide another critical angle because housing costs are typically the single biggest expense in any familys budget, and a high salary might not go very far if your mortgage is outrageously expensive. Unfortunately, median home prices for the cities on our list are quite expensive. Brookline, MA tops the charts at an eye-popping $996,550, or about 7 times the median family income for that area. At the opposite end of the spectrum, Rock Hill, SC has the most affordable housing market on our list at just $175,000, roughly 3 times median income. This suggests that workers stand a much better chance totally paying off their mortgages in cities outside the Northeast.In fact, many of the places with the highest median incomes also have the lowest projected job growth. The top 10 highest median incomes have a combined projected job growth rate of 6.5%, compared with the bottom 10 at 8.0%. After all, why would employers dramatically expand payrolls in already crowded markets with work ers expecting high salaries?All of which goes to say that there are lots of factors that go into ranking cities, and in turn, determining the best place to spend ones career. If youre interested in relocating for a job, theres a lot more to think about than just your baseline salary. Consider a variety of different factors instead, and use ourcost of living calculatorto paint a complete picture.This article was originally published on HowMuch.net.

Choosing Good What Is a Good Objective for a Resume

Choosing Good What Is a Good Objective for a Resume Whilst you write your summary for your resume, attempt to think of what you want them to discuss with you, and what exactly you desire an opportunity to discuss. A resume summary ansicht is comparable to an objective statement in that its a quick way for a work seeker to catch a hiring managers attention by summarizing critical information at the peak of your resume in a simple to read format. If youre able to speak to a couple specifics in your summary section, you will increase the probability of catching the employers eye. Now imagine if this SAME resume had had a summary statement on top clearly outlining why youre an ideal candidate.You might also have a peek at some useful resume keywords to further boost your resume. Include examples of ways in which you could add value or even enhance the business. Initially, youve got to gather all the necessary information and ability of a person then youve got to have a determinatio n in the format in which such data is arranged, and then all of the personal or expert information ought to be well organized. This illustration is comparable to the inadequate CPA example below but the cliches are removed, and specific, actionable details are added. But since the paths to accounting are comparatively narrow, you will need to work extra hard to set yourself apart. Your resume objective ought to be relevant and targeted to every different job prospect. All the listed objectives and profile resumes can be employed by professionals who are eager to try out a different strategy, as it varies from the traditional type. Then use a couple of leading requirements in crafting the objective. If you want to apply to get a part-time position at a retail shop, utilize the next objective examples as a guide that will help you create one that is suitable for you. An objective is a brief statement that clarifies your goals concerning the kind of employment desired and the wa y in which your skills make you a nice fit. Its also wise to list soft abilities and personality traits as well as hard or technical skills. Each guide is based on another degree of qualified experience, so locate the one most appropriate to your specific circumstance. Also indicate the kind of work environment in which you would like to be used in your career objective. A creative problem-solver whos energized by handling a selection of challenges in a fast-paced atmosphere. Put the stage for the remainder of your resume. Seeking an entry-level position to start my career in a high-level expert atmosphere. Instead, concentrate on the form of work that you wish to do. An excellent service rep also boasts good product knowledge, so go over any current interest or experience related to the specific merchandise or services that the business deals in. Your objective should fulfill their requirements. Over five years experience delivering a huge array of information and services to diverse clients. Introducing What Is a Good Objective for a Resume If you dont desire to use a resume objective, you can just use a heading below your name that indicates the sort of job you would like to apply for. Realize not write what you would like in work. Get not write what you would like in work. Therefore, if youre searching for a new job, it is important that your resume stands from the crowd to guarantee you a spot on the shortlist. Focus on how youre an advantage to the companynot the way the business can help you. Make certain its tailored to not merely the position, but the business too. Focus on how you would like to grow within the firm. Rather than mentioning ways to help your organization succeed, state directly that you are able to help XYZ Company to succeed. Who Else Wants to Learn About What Is a Good Objective for a Resume? This order is known as reverse chronological purchase. You must have five objective statements. Businessmen and business dire ctors Bring evidence of your position in the organization and remuneration. Track record of offering high quality customer-focused service utilizing in-depthknowledge of merchandise and processes resulting in enhanced customer retention.

Own Your Natural Talents How to Identify and Embrace Your Strengths

Own Your Natural Talents How to Identify and Embrace Your Strengths We all have natural talents and abilities, but it can be hard to recognize and articulate just what they are.Instead, most people tend to focus on their weaknesses. That may be a natural compulsion, but wouldnt it make more sense to lean into your strengths instead of constantly get hung up on your weaknesses?Imagine youre sitting in a parent-teacher conference and the teacher tells you your child is excelling in English but struggling in math. Immediately, your mind probably starts thinking about how to help your child in improve at math. Sure, everyone needs a certain level of mathematical competency, but its all too easy to overemphasize compensating for weaknesses. As a result, your child could miss out on fully investing in their area of excellence in this case, English.Think about your last performance review. How much of the conversation welches focused on what you do well, an d how much welches focused on your areas for improvement?Understanding and using your strengths can help you gain clarity in regard to your career path, interview with more confidence, andimprove your results at work. Some employers are trying to shift to more strengths-based understandings of performance, but even if your organization is not one of them, there is a lot you can do to ensure you approach your work from a place of strength.To start taking a strengths-based approach to your own career, follow these steps 1. Identify Your StrengthsYou may have a general sense of your areas of expertise, but the more specific you can be about them, the better. Ask yourself these questions- What am I great at?- WhenIm working, what givesme the most joy?- When was the last time I was firing on all cylinders? What talents and strengthsdid I utilize?It should be noted that your strengths are different from your hard skills. Coding is a skill, but your strengths would be things like creativit y, strategic thinking, and communication.2. Embrace Your StrengthsThanks to social media, it has never been easier tocompare ourselves to others. However, envying the talents of others is never productive. Its critical to understand that lacking a certain strength doesnt mean you cant achieve the same things as a person who has that strength it only means you will arrive at the destination via an alternate route.Your strengths are unique to you. Moreover, if you do share strengths with someone, yours will likely manifest in ways that no one elses do. According to Gallup, the likelihood of your top strengths exactly matching someone elses strengths is one in 33.4 million Thats pretty unique, if you ask me.Focus on being you, because youre awesome.3. Maximize Your StrengthsOnce youve identified and embraced your strengths, youre ready to fly. These are your unique talents exercising and expressing them will help you shine. Take every opportunity to use your strengths in your endeavors . When facinga problem, trust that your unique strengths will lead you to the solution. The more you learn to trust your strengths and utilize them on a daily basis, the stronger they and by extension, you will become.A version of this article originally appeared on theAtrium Staffing blog.Michele Mavi isAtrium Staffings resident career expert.

Job Interview Question Tell Me About When Something Went Wrong

Job Interview Question Tell Me About When Something Went WrongJob Interview Question Tell Me About When Something Went WrongRemember that time something went wrong on the job? You probably werent feeling calm and collected, and you definitely werent feeling like you wanted to talk about what happened in great detail. Even if you made a mistake or had to deal with a truly crazy scenario, you can still turn it into a good story for your upcoming job einstellungsgesprch. In fact, you might even be asked to tell the interviewer about a time something went wrong on the job. Heres a two-part strategy for framing your answer to this tough interview question to make sure you give the interviewer the best possible understanding of how you work on the job Explain the situation honestlyDont try to sugarcoat what happened or hedge the story in a way that makes you look like a hero and everyone else look incompetent. Both approaches will make it hard for the interviewer to believe what youre sayi ng, and they may wonder how it played out in real life. Instead, clearly articulate what the problem welches and what part you had in it. Bad story I was working late and did all of my closing tasks 15 minutes before we closed. However, my supervisor was really bad at providing a clear plan of who was supposed to do what during closing. As it turns out, she thought I was going to put the mats down, and I thought she was going to put the mats down. Neither of us did, and a customer slipped and fell on the way out of the store. Everything turned out okay, though, and it wasnt my fault.Good story One night, there was a miscommunication between my supervisor and I as to who would perform certain closing tasks. Unfortunately, as a result a customer was injured when they slipped on a matless floor walking out of the building. My supervisor and I both hurried to assist the customer and make sure everything was okay, and later we sat down to speak honestly about what error occurred and how we could fix it. We havent had any errors like that since, and I learned an important lesson about double-checking information that doesnt sound right to me.Focus on your reaction and the resultsUnless youre very lucky, its normal for bad things happen at work. What distinguishes hirable candidates from unhirable candidates is how they react when something goes wrong and what happens as a result of it.Focus your story on your reaction and the results to express that you know how to handle yourself when unfortunate or questionable things happen. Show that you approach every setback with a willingness to learn and correct your habits. Bad story My assistant and I were planning a wedding and on the day of the event we realized the caterer would be late by 30 minutes. This was going to push back the brides reception, which would throw off the rest of the event and create a problem with the venue. The bride was really upset, but we pulled it off in the end and we saved the relationship.G ood story When my assistant and I realized that the caterer would be 30 minutes late to a wedding on the day of the event, we knew the bride was going to be very upset and that the delay might cause an issue with the venue. I decided to proactively contact the bride and the venue to work out the scheduling change. We brainstormed a photo shoot opportunity to make up the delay in the time, and I negotiated with the venue coordinator so that they wouldnt charge us for the half-hour overage. The client was relieved, and the event went well despite this hitch in the plans. In the working world nothing goes as planned. Fortunately, you can use questions like these to show off your ability to keep your cool under pressure and continuously improve your wertmiger zuwachs on the job.

Youll be creative at work only with permission, time, and freedom to do so

Youll be creative at work only with permission, time, and freedom to do soYoull be creative at work only with permission, time, and freedom to do soPermission, time, and freedom. A new Gallup study of 16,500 employees called, Fostering Creativity at Work found that those were the three things needed to encourage creativity in the workplace.Yet far too often, theyre just ideas.Only 29% of employees strongly agreed that they were expected to be creative or come up with new solutions at work, with 32% just agreeing.Creativity requires time, which not all workers have. While 30% say theyve been given time to think creatively on the job or talk about new ideas daily, 35% say they only have time to be creative a few times a year, less, or not at all.Creativity at work is risky its a time-consuming exercise that can lead to new products or it can lead to nothing at all. Perhaps because of this risk, only 18% of employees strongly agree that they can take risks at work that could lead to m ajor new products or solutions.When employees are given expectations and time to be creative, they are more confident in taking an innovative approach to important problems, products or services, the study concluded after analysis of their data.When tinkering with the elements permission, time, and freedom to take risks and be creative to see what effect that had on data, researchers noticed interesting results. For example, less that two in 10 employees strongly agreed that they could take risks and be creative but when all three elements of permission, time, and freedom to take risks were in place, that number went up to seven in 10.Its up to management to redesign their organization and culture if they want to get to that seven out of 10, however. Employees can only innovate when theyre supported by their employer, and when they feel its possible and safe to do so.Heres something to get your creative juices going all on your own.

The one-line email that will radically improve your groups culture

The one-line email that will radically improve yur groups cultureThe one-line email that will radically improve your groups cultureSuccessful leaders create buy-in by flooding their groups with belonging cues.Daniel Coyleis theNew York Timesbestselling author ofThe Talent Code,The Secret Race, and, most recently,The Culture Code The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups. WhenThe Culture Codebecame an official selection for the first season of theNext Big Idea Club, Daniel stopped by to offeran exclusive set of insights, the first of which were proud to share below.We think about belonging and safety as this thing that sort of happens by magic- it either happens, or it doesnt. But the truth is that relationships have a physics behind them. Successful leaders create buy-in by flooding their groups with belonging cues- these simple, clear signals that tell our brains that were connected, that we share a future.I want to tell you about a group named Wipro, a big company that had a big prob lem. The problem was that people kept leaving. They were a call center, and they would lose about half of their workers every year. So Wipro decided to do a crazy little experiment.They had two groups of new hires. One of them got the standard training, in which theyd meet a star performer and learn about why Wipro is a good place to work. With this second experimental group, instead of just telling them about the company, they also asked the employees about themselves. Simple questions What happens on your best day? What happens on your worst day? They asked them, If we were on this desert island and everyone was trying to survive, what special skills would you bring to that survival? That was it, a simple exchange for one hour. And then they waited to see if that made any difference on retention.Seven months later, they found out it had a massive impact 270% improvement in retention. Why? Because of the signal that was sent in one hour. Safety gets delivered in small moments that send a signal of, We are connected. I care about you. Im listening. Im curious about who you are. Sending that small signal at the right time can make a massive difference in how connected your people feel.Here are a few ways to do that. Number one actively, relentlessly signal your connection. Smart leaders make members of a group feel connected by capitalizing on micro-opportunities to send this clear, unmistakable signal of, I see you. I care about what you have to say. In particular, focus on the first five seconds. The start of any interaction is when our brains decide whether were in or out, so take full advantage of that moment with your body language, with your facial expression, and with your attention.Number two, embrace the messenger. The moment bad news arrives is the moment when group safety and belonging can evaporate. So, leaders, dont just tolerate bad news embrace that moment. Signal to your group that its safe to tell the truth.Number three, the one-line email. If you want to send a quick signal of safety and connection, send this note to your gruppe Please tell me one thing youd like me to do more of, and one thing youd like me to do less of. It takes a few seconds, but it sends a powerful signal of safety and openness and encourages others to do the same.Ready for more insights fromThe Culture Code?Join the Next Big Idea Club todayThis article first appeared on Heleo.