Craigslist is the best recruiter

I’ve written about the wonders of Craigslist before. But it’s like the gift that keeps on giving. I’m hiring some new writers so on Wednesday I posted the position on Craigslist. That day alone, I received five applications. Two were strong. One really strong. And it didn’t cost me a dime. Craigslist is probably best suited for companies looking to hire tech-savvy or younger workers since they’re the ones who tend to spend more time online. But you can’t beat the price. Please send Craigslist hiring stories to editor@richmondbizsense.com.

Hire one for the Team

The break room at James River Exteriors' Chesterfield office sometimes feels like a locker room. There’s lots of playful pushing and shoving and some good-natured name calling. On Monday mornings during the fall, employees recount the good and bad from the weekend’s flag football game over a cup of coffee. Sports are a big part of the culture at James River. Managing brothers Shane and Brian Burnette both lettered at LC Bird High School, as did many of the employees. Three recent hires all played football with Brian, 25, at the University of Richmond.