Dara is the Sr. Marketing Manager at Team Engine where she specializes in partnerships and events to help companies with distributed workforces recruit, retain, engage, and improve their workforces. Dara grew up in Chicago and now resides in Denver, CO.
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How to Raise Your Retention Rate
Save money and time by retaining the great employees you have using simple techniques you can implement today.
Using Software to Improve Blue-Collar Operations
Blue-collar software is a program or service designed specifically for people working in the trades or out in the field who don't have access to a computer.
Struggling To Fill Jobs? Try Targeting Passive Candidates
Expand your applicant pool by going after passive candidates. Use these three methods to attract blue-collar workers to your business.
6 Ways to Review Resumes More Efficiently
Discover 6 efficient ways to review resumes quickly and effectively. Improve your hiring process, avoid red flags, and find the perfect candidate for your team.
What American Veterans Can Bring To Your Workforce
American veterans have given so much to our country, yet many of them have trouble finding jobs. See why veterans make great employees and what they can bring to your company.
9 Ways to Engage Your Drivers
Simple strategies for building a stronger connection with truck drivers, bus drivers, delivery drivers, and more.
How To Build a Highly-Engaged Workforce
A highly engaged blue-collar workforce results in higher employee retention, higher company earnings, and fewer safety incidents.
4 Ways Employee Surveys Can Benefit Your Business
Unlock the power of employee surveys for your business growth. Learn how surveys foster trust, retention, innovation, and organizational improvement.
5 Ways To Go Beyond Job Boards For Hourly Workers
It's time to go beyond job boards for your blue-collar recruiting. See what else you can use for hiring hourly employees.
Software for Small Businesses
Unlock the power of employee engagement & streamlined recruitment with Team Engine software. Elevate efficiency & drive growth for your small business.
Best Software For Texting Employees
Looking for software to text with employees and applicants? See how major players in the space (like Team Engine, JazzHR, EZTexting & more) stack up.
How To Write Better Job Postings
How to craft compelling job postings to attract the right candidates. Optimize titles, requirements, & CTAs for more applicants & better hires.
How To Write Great Job Descriptions For Blue-Collar Roles
The five most important things to include in a blue-collar job description with examples and downloadable templates.
10 Tips for Creating a Branded Careers Page
10 simple steps to creating a careers page that will get you more applicants that are the perfect fit for your company culture.
Blue-Collar Definition
Explore the definitions, myths & challenges of blue-collar work versus white-collar professions, plus how to manage a blue-collar workforce effectively.
How To Set Up a Virtual Job Fair
Want to learn how virtual career fairs work, and how you can use them for your business? Read our tips here.
Boost Blue-Collar Communication: Why Texting Beats Meetings
Discover why texting is the best communication method for blue-collar workers, outperforming in-person meetings and emails in efficiency and engagement.
The Importance of Translation in Employee Communication
Ensure your employees get critical messages! Learn why translating internal communications boosts engagement, prevents costly errors, and supports a diverse workforce.
Surveys: How To Give Your Employees a Voice
A deep dive into why surveys are so important to an organization's bottom line and how to incorporate them into your daily routine.
How To Text Your New Employees
Learn how to seamlessly onboard deskless employees via text messaging. Improve engagement, satisfaction, and retention rates from day one.
The Right Hiring Tools Means More Qualified Candidates
Stop wasting time on job boards and playing phone tag to get candidates in the door. Try these free tools to speed up your blue-collar hiring process.
Hire The Best with an Automated Referral Process
Maximize blue-collar recruiting efficiency and increase employee referrals by implementing two simple strategies.
Reduce Employee Turnover with Better Applicant Screening
Strike a balance between thorough candidate evaluation and quick time-to-hire by improving your approach to applicant screening.
What Is Hiring Automation?
Discover the power of hiring automation: Cut down recruitment time, boost productivity, and secure top talent faster. Learn more!
3 Steps to Reduce Interview No-Shows
Interview no-shows are a waste of time and money. Read on for three simple ways to get more interview applicants in the door.
Improve Employee Retention & Engagement with Text Messaging
Improve employee retention & engagement in blue-collar companies with text messaging. Learn effective communication strategies & tips!
How to Hire with Text Messaging
How to utilize texting to boost your hiring process + tips and reminders if you are new to text recruiting.