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title: Sparks Group Client Blog (39)
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# Sparks Group Client Blog

## [4 Ways to Attract Top IT Talent](https://blog.sparksgroupinc.com/client/4-ways-to-attract-top-it-talent-2016)

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March 29, 2016

 The market for top IT talent is highly competitive. It's essential to be proactive and make yourself attractive to top candidates. What steps can you take in the coming year to beat the competition... 

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## [3 Reasons to Increase a Job’s Salary When Hiring](https://blog.sparksgroupinc.com/client/3-reasons-increase-jobs-salary-hiring)

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March 29, 2016

 Will Bumping up Employee Compensation Allow You to Hire Higher-Caliber Talent? It’s always discouraging to post an open position at your company and receive a lukewarm response. If you’re not getting... 

[Read More![](https://blog.sparksgroupinc.com/hubfs/Icons/ion-arrow-right-c-ionicons.png)](https://blog.sparksgroupinc.com/client/3-reasons-increase-jobs-salary-hiring)

## [Interview Red Flags: Which Are Real Knock-Out Factors?](https://blog.sparksgroupinc.com/client/hiring-top-talent/interview-red-flags)

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February 11, 2016

 How quickly times change! Just a few short years ago, companies had to wade through dozens of resumes from candidates scrambling to find any job in a tight economy. Today, the same hiring managers... 

[Read More![](https://blog.sparksgroupinc.com/hubfs/Icons/ion-arrow-right-c-ionicons.png)](https://blog.sparksgroupinc.com/client/hiring-top-talent/interview-red-flags)

## [How to Avoid Misclassifying 1099 Independent Contractors](https://blog.sparksgroupinc.com/client/how-to-classify-1099-independent-contractor)

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February 3, 2016

 By now, you’re already aware that running a company isn’t easy. One of the most important ─ yet challenging ─ aspects is keeping the IRS happy. It’s important to determine whether your team members... 

[Read More![](https://blog.sparksgroupinc.com/hubfs/Icons/ion-arrow-right-c-ionicons.png)](https://blog.sparksgroupinc.com/client/how-to-classify-1099-independent-contractor)

## [A Look at What Modern Job Seekers Look Like](https://blog.sparksgroupinc.com/client/understanding-the-modern-job-candidate)

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February 2, 2016

 What began in 2015 is now the new normal: nearly 60 percent of new jobs in the United States now require skills held by just 20 percent of the population. The Georgetown Center on Education and the... 

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## [3 Ways to Increase Employee Productivity and Decrease Stress](https://blog.sparksgroupinc.com/client/3-ways-to-employee-productivity-reduce-employee-stress)

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January 30, 2016

 Employee stress is the number-one drain on productivity and motivation in U.S. workplaces today. Employees who are under stress are more likely to miss work or to be “checked out” even if they are... 

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