Recruiting new staff topped many company’s lists of challenges in 2022. With a new year on the horizon and the job market still siding with job seekers, let’s explore some tips to help you hire the best employees on the market in 2023. First, effectively communicate your company’s core values and culture. Lead with integrity. Without effective marketing of your corporate mission, vision and values, your recruiting process will fall flat. Your ideal hire will be compatible with these values and excited to embrace your corporate motto as their own. Look for an attitude and outlook that’s positive, proactive and productive. Training job-based skills will be no problem if you’ve found a strong personality match. Leverage your network. Referrals from current employees, social media, and mentors are great networking resources. “It’s not the lack of resources, it’s your lack of resourcefulness that stops you,” says Tony Robbins, entrepreneur, and American best-selling author. Resourcefulness includes home grown networking, so encourage current employees and trusted industry colleagues to share your job postings. “Turn your employees into recruiters by encouraging employee referrals. Alert them to open job requisitions, and motivate them to recruit talented friends with monetary and other incentives—extra time off, prime parking spaces, free lunches, etc. One of the hidden benefits of hiring via employee referrals is that your employees probably know more about your corporate culture than external recruiters—and more likely to recommend candidates that will end up being a good fit,” shares Laurie McCabe, co-founder at SMB Group. When recruiting new talent, take care to ensure that they vibe with your current staff. Teamwork has a direct effect on productivity and profitability. Teamwork makes the dream work! Be sure to prioritize communication skills. Communication skills are more subtle than hard skills like technical knowledge, distinguishing...
Video Resumes
New Social Media Trend
Have you noticed the newest ways to recruit talent online? LinkedIn and TikTok have both launched video resumes that change the face of talent recruitment. Video resumes on TikTok and LinkedIn TikTok Resumes is currently in the pilot stage, but it is already gaining attention from major employers. The platform permits users to apply for job openings via a three-minute video resume. Major brands such as Target, Shopify and Chipotle have already begun to accept applications. The TikTok feature comes on the heels of LinkedIn video integration. Employers create a job posting that they can supplement with a Video Intro. Then employers can invite qualified applicants to submit a Video Intro that answers up to two interview questions. These invitation-only videos expedite the hiring process by decreasing scheduled, live interviews. LinkedIn reports that employers and candidates enjoy Video Intro. They find it so helpful that 70% of job posters reuse the features in subsequent job postings. About 80% of candidates opt for video responses. Real estate professionals buy in Real estate firms are investing in video postings and resumes. Downtown Apartment Co., a Chicago-based brokerage company, uses TikTok to modernize and diversify its recruiting practices. “We just posted our first TikTok hiring video in which our agents and leaders share their thoughts about why DAC is a great place to work. We’ve already seen success using TikTok, so we’re definitely interested in seeing how TikTok Resumes will work and how we might use it to enhance our recruiting efforts,” said Ben Creamer, co-founder & managing broker at DAC. Read the full story on TikTok resumes on Multi-Housing News. Why post job openings and accept video resumes via social media? Posting a job opening on social media meets applicants where they spend much of their...
Retain Top Talent
Administrative Professionals Day
A resourceful administrative assistant is worth their weight in gold (or palladium for that matter). Admins are the backbone of the company: from facilitating events to communicating between departments and clients, they keep day-to-day affairs running smoothly. April 21 is Administrative Professionals Day, but the celebration doesn’t have to end today. In fact, it’s important that the celebration continues if you aim to retain your top talent. Below are a few practical tips to help you get started. Schedule ways to show that you care. One of the best ways to celebrate administrative professionals is to extend the celebration beyond one day. Sure, flowers and a certificate of appreciation are nice. But when you want to improve employee satisfaction and promote company loyalty, the day-to-day actions are what matter most. Consider putting a reminder on your calendar at least once per quarter. Schedule a simple way to let your admin know that you appreciate their efforts. It could be a grand gesture like a spa retreat, of course, but smaller gestures are also valuable. Consider a collectible item that you know they like or an extended lunch break. The key is to consistently show that you appreciate them. Ask. Listen. Respond. Find time outside of their performance review to check in. Sometimes, it’s as simple as asking “How are you?” if you don’t already do so. You can begin with a check-in template. You may also consider asking any of the following questions, personalizing them as you see fit: What would make your work here more rewarding? What could we do to support you and your work? What do I do as a manager that’s currently a roadblock? If the last question felt like a punch to the stomach, don’t be afraid. Craig Cincotta,...
Yardi Named a Best Place to Work
2020 Glassdoor Award
Yardi has again been honored with a major award from Glassdoor as one of the top places to work in the U.S. The 2020 Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award relies solely on employee feedback from Glassdoor, a popular job rating and review site. The site enables employees to voluntarily and anonymously share information about their jobs, work environments and companies. Yardi ranks No. 53 on the list of Top 100 U.S. Large Companies list. Below are just a few words employees shared on Glassdoor that contributed toward the award and make us feel incredibly honored: “Yardi is a great company to work for, the company culture is really great and a big factor in my 5-star rating. Yardi genuinely cares about their employees, and employee growth and retention. Though the company is established and stable, the company is still very innovative and is looking at the big, long-term picture.” – Client Services Department employee review. “The management is responsive to employees’ needs professionally and personally. I have been given opportunity to grow in my role and can talk to my boss candidly. My path for growth has been outlined and my manager helps me achieve my goals.” – Accounting Department employee review. “Great place to work. I get to meet new people every day. I love working with clients to see what Yardi software products can make their life better. I look forward to many years at Yardi Systems.” – Sales Team employee review. Glassdoor’s 2020 Best Places to Work list was determined using company reviews shared by U.S.-based employees between October 23, 2018, and October 21, 2019. To be considered for the U.S. large company category, a company must have had at least 1,000 or more employees and have received at least 75 ratings across each of the eight workplace attributes from U.S.-based employees during the period of eligibility. The final list is compiled using Glassdoor’s proprietary algorithm and takes into account quantity, quality and consistency of reviews. “Taking care of team members and offering opportunities to contribute to our clients’ success are guiding principles,” said Anant Yardi, the company’s president and founder. “We are honored to receive this prestigious award from Glassdoor, and we are grateful for the supportive culture that has been fostered at all levels within our organization.” On Glassdoor, current and former employees of companies worldwide can share insights and opinions about their work environments by sharing a company review, designed to capture an authentic inside look at what it’s like to work at particular jobs and companies. “This year marks the shift to a culture-first decade in the workplace, and Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards winners are employers that are prioritizing culture, mission and employees at the heart of everything they do. By doing so, their employees have spoken and are recognizing them truly as the Best Places to Work in 2020,” said Christian Sutherland-Wong, Glassdoor president, chief operating officer and incoming chief executive officer. “In addition to putting culture and mission at the core of how they operate, this year’s winners stand out for promoting transparency with employees, offering career growth opportunities and providing work driven by impact and purpose.” This year isn’t the first time Yardi has been recognized among the top U.S. companies by Glassdoor. In June 2019, President and Founder Anant Yardi was named for the third time to Glassdoor’s Highest Rated CEO list. That honor was also based on feedback submitted by current and former employees. Of 100 CEOs recognized nationally, Anant Yardi ranked No. 33. Interested in joining our winning team? We are hiring! Find out about current employment opportunities worldwide on the Yardi careers...
Your Next Property Manager
3 Vital + Uncommon Characteristics
Do you feel like you’re always hiring? You’re not alone. Multifamily property management turnover ranges from 21-54 percent. While there are many variables, you may experience low staff retention when prospective new hires lack necessary personality traits for the job. The requirements of today are different than even a five years ago. Modern property managers must possess these three characteristics to help you reduce turnover and improve resident satisfaction. 3 Traits of a Long Lasting Property Manager Teachable Experience can be a double-edged sword. A prospect with several years of experience may have difficulties adapting to the expectations of a new brand or new community. Rookies may have difficulty adjusting their textbook knowledge to meet real-world applications. Experience is less of an indicator of success than teachability. A teachable prospect will be receptive to learning new skills, flexible in the face of change, and dedicated to optimal outcomes. Tech Savvy Today’s property managers must be comfortable with technology. Daily interaction with property management software improves the efficiencies of accounting and leasing. The same holds true for basic marketing, maintenance, and smart home applications. An ideal candidate will be comfortable familiarizing themselves with the latest prop tech and supporting the organization with technology that drives efficiency and value. Responsive The internet never sleeps nor does a modern business. A property manager must be willing to promptly address issues (especially troublesome online reviews) and respond to community needs. Responsiveness is a leading indicator in resident satisfaction. We aren’t suggesting that your property manager sleep under the desk. Employees perform best with a work-life balance, but on-the-job responsiveness is key to success. Which characteristic is most important? In a perfect world, prospects would possess all the traits above. But what happens if tops prospects are lacking in one of the key areas? If one trait is most important, it would likely be teachability. A receptive, flexible, and dedicated employee can help your organization thrive. What personality trait have you found to be the most important in a successful property manager? Share your thoughts with us on...
5,000 Strong
Marking a Milestone
Updated: See photos from the 5,000 employee celebrations at Yardi offices last week in the new photo gallery added below. A gallery of images is also available on Facebook. (August 2, 2016) – Yardi’s corporate motto has always been simple: “Take care of our clients, take care of our employees, stay focused and GROW!” The global technology company celebrates a major milestone this August. Yardi now has 5,000 employees, with its largest offices in the United States, India, Romania and Canada. “It’s very special to mark the hiring of our 5,000th employee. Each of our employees has taken part in helping us become a success,” said Anant Yardi, the founder and CEO of Yardi. “We never imagined that the company would grow to this size when we started out.” In the last five years, Yardi has more than doubled in size, and has expanded in the energy, self-storage and senior living sectors. The company now has 35 offices worldwide, including locations in The Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Singapore and China. A few fun facts were shared with the global team this week when employee No. 5000 joined the ranks. 7 employees were hired in the 1980s 63 employees were hired in the 1990s 738 employees were hired in the 2000s 2,295 were hired between 2010 and 2014 4,000 employee celebration was in January 2015 Nearly 500 employees hired in the last two years were referred by current Yardi employees. “So what’s the secret to our success story? YOU! Each one of you has helped us reach this milestone,” said Gordon Morrell, Yardi’s executive vice president. Employees at Yardi’s headquarters will celebrate the milestone with a 5,000 foot history walk around the company’s corporate campus at 9am on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Other offices have also planned celebrations. To see photos from these events, visit the Yardi Facebook or Instagram accounts. Here are some photos of how our teams celebrated the 5,000 employee milestone. Thanks to Michael Joiner, Kristin Van Ramshorst, and all of our other photographer contributors. Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Kevin Yardi Santa Barbara Santa Barbara SB SB SB SB SB SB SB SB SB SB SB SB SB SB SB SB SB SB SB SB SB SB Scottsdale Sydney Sydney Raleigh Raleigh Raleigh Raleigh Raleigh Pune Pune Pune Pune Pune Pune Pune Pune Pune Pune London San Diego Santa Ana Santa Ana Santa Ana Amsterdam Amsterdam Amsterdam...
Hiring Online
Bidding for Top Talent
Hired.com is the first two-sided online marketplace designed to match technology talent with the most suitable job opportunities, while giving them control over their career decisions. Currently there are more than 2,000 companies engaging with Engineers, Data Scientists, Designers, and Product Managers for career opportunities; Hired says that it has facilitated over $6 billion in job offers to top talent from around the world. The process switches up traditional hiring roles. In traditional employment, the candidate is the future employee; here the candidate is the future employer as companies compete for qualified talent. Hired.com is for those who have job offers piling up in their inboxes. Those looking for new employment are vetted beforehand – around 200-250 new participants are admitted into the marketplace each month (out of over 5000 applicants). Two days after a personal profile is created, it receives approval (or not) to appear on the website. At that point the profile is revealed to employers over a one week; employers intrigued send a request for an interview, as well as position specifics. Formerly known as DeveloperAuction, Hired is in fact an auction where developers and technologists are the assets. One of the major requirements is that the candidate is living or willing to relocate to one of the target geographies: San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Boston, New York, and recently London. Another interesting aspect relates to privacy concerns: if a candidate know that the company he/she is currently working for also uses Hired.com, he or she can have their Talent Advocate hide information from that employer, or other companies. Hired guarantees employers that all those on the platform are at least “interested,” while also giving the candidate the opportunity to maximize their negotiating power. According to Hired, 50 percent of...
