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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Many talent acquisition, human resources, and recruiting professionals turn to HR experts to get ideas and insights that can help them improve their work and grow their careers. Today’s top human resources leaders have lots of knowledge and expertise. They know how to: You might be an HR specialist solely focused on analyzing employee experience […] The post 10 HR Experts and Influencers to Learn from in 2024 appeared first on Lever.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

When reviewing and developing your annual talent acquisition strategy, your budget and specific role and team needs likely influence your hiring decision-making the most. But, don’t forget to account for workforce trends in your talent planning. Keeping up with them can inform your company’s efforts to more effectively attract and retain talent. 5 workforce trends […] The post Workforce Trends That Will Impact Employers in 2024 appeared first on Lever.

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OCTOBER 26, 2023

It’s no secret the tight labor market continues to impact organizations in the United States and internationally. The Great Resignation is in the rearview mirror. However, the job market in North America and other places worldwide hasn’t yet returned to pre-pandemic conditions. Sure, there are more employed workers than unemployed workers in several job sectors […] The post Evolving Your Hiring Approach in a Tight Labor Market appeared first on Lever.

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

Building an effective employee referral program isn’t as daunting a task as it may seem. In fact, many companies — from small and scaling businesses to enterprises — are implementing employee referral programs today as a means to lighten the sourcing load for their recruiting functions. (And, in turn, allow those talent specialists to focus […] The post Creating a Highly Effective Employee Referral Program appeared first on Lever.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

When researching tools for small businesses, you have a lot of software options to consider: The list of cloud-based management tools goes on and on for today’s small business owners. One often overlooked small business technology many SMBs neglect to prioritize investment in today is an applicant tracking system (ATS) for their HR team’s recruiting […] The post The Top Small Business Technology to Help with Hiring appeared first on Lever.

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OCTOBER 12, 2023

There are certainly many “evergreen” HR trends (an oxymoron, but bear with us) your human resources team and C-suite are already well aware of and have taken action on. These likely include: And these 2023 HR trends will certainly remain a top focal point for HR leaders in 2024. That said, there are certainly a […] The post 2024 HR Trends: Expert Insights for All Employers appeared first on Lever.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

An era of uncertainty has made its way into recruiting. Many talent practitioners are asking themselves, “What in the world is going on?” The truth is, the new normal is here to stay. And volatility is the name of the game. Unemployment remains low, while wages, inflation, and interest rates remain high. The number of […] The post Recruiting Challenges and Opportunities in Today’s Labor Market appeared first on Lever.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Data-driven analysis and decision making is even more important today in talent acquisition than it was just a few years ago. And understanding some of the most important benchmarks can help your talent team recognize how it stacks up compared to other organizations of a similar size and sector. For recruiting professionals and HR decision […] The post Recruiting Funnel Metrics: Get a Handle in an Unsteady Market appeared first on Lever.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Connecting third-party tools for candidate database management to your applicant tracking system is no longer necessary. Well, at least with an ATS with such a database built in. In other words? Your TA team can reduce its dependency on complex candidate data setups, so to speak, and, instead, rely on a built-for-purpose ATS with an […] The post Why Your ATS Needs a Searchable Candidate Database appeared first on Lever.

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JULY 24, 2023

The “ideal” talent management model many scaling orgs implement today includes a focus on: It’s this last item that is the foundation of every successful talent management strategy today: Technology that aids recruiters with their candidate sourcing, nurturing, analysis, and rediscovery and HR professionals with their employee engagement and evaluation of their human capital.

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MAY 26, 2023

Part 2 of the Employment Law Thought Leadership Series by Employ By Nathan K. Low, J.D., Partner, Fisher & Phillips LLP The information provided here does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. All information, content, and materials provided here are for general informational purposes only. Given the current state of economic uncertainty, […] The post Reduction-in-Force and Mass Layoffs: Six Steps for Considering Legal Requirements and Strategies When Making the Tough D

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Lever

MAY 26, 2023

Part 2 of the Employment Law Thought Leadership Series by Employ By Nathan K. Low, J.D., Partner, Fisher & Phillips LLP The information provided here does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. All information, content, and materials provided here are for general informational purposes only. Given the current state of economic uncertainty, […] The post Reduction-in-Force and Mass Layoffs: Six Steps for Considering Legal Requirements and Strategies When Making the Tough D

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MAY 24, 2023

Develop highly effective recruiting strategies that attract a diverse array of qualified candidates you can add to your talent pool, advance to the interview process, and hire. That’s the (fairly obvious) recruitment goal for just about every business today. But, it’s still a critical North Star to use when assessing your overall talent acquisition approach. […] The post 8 of the Most Innovative Recruiting Strategies Today appeared first on Lever.

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MAY 3, 2023

Big news! Employ is thrilled to receive the 2023 ADP Marketplace Partner Award for Best Marketing and PR. This award recognizes the ADP Marketplace Partner that produces exceptional marketing assets, such as case studies, thought leadership articles, blogs, external media coverage, social media programs, and other efforts. During the last year, Employ has also helped […] The post Employ Is the Winner of the 2023 ADP Marketplace Partner Award for Best Marketing and PR appeared first on Leve

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APRIL 26, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) can streamline the hiring process, making it easier for recruiting teams to acquire new talent. While AI can support better decision making and reduced hiring bias, it actually comes equipped with the same discriminations as the people who created it. So how can companies overcome this challenge? What is AI bias? There […] The post How to Reduce the Effects of AI Bias in Hiring appeared first on Lever.

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APRIL 7, 2023

Saying there are a million moving pieces to your strategic hiring plan is hyperbolic. However, it’s no exaggeration to say ongoing coordination and optimization are a must to maintain a well-oiled (read: predictable, repeatable, and scalable) hiring machine that converts high-quality candidates into high-performing employees who help your business grow.

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MARCH 30, 2023

Having a concerted, coordinated strategy in place to ensure your company makes steady, ongoing progress in regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is great. Having a robust analytics solution that makes it easy for your business to assess its DEI efforts with and take action on related DEI initiatives, though, is equally important. In […] The post 8 Must-Track DEI Metrics for Your Organization appeared first on Lever.

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MARCH 29, 2023

The concept of a “purple squirrel” — the ideal job candidate who checks every box on your hiring managers’ wishlist for new hires — can lead some talent acquisition pros to think the traits, skills, and experience levels of these prospects are must-have job requirements. In other words, any lead who doesn’t perfectly fits the […] The post Redefining What a “Purple Squirrel” Candidate Means appeared first on Lever.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The hiring landscape and overall business climate experienced a 180-degree turn from the start of 2022 compared to the end of the calendar year: This ongoing uncertainty is likely to persist in the initial months of 2023. However, it’s vital for TA leaders and their teams to prepare their pipelines today to hire high-quality candidates […] The post Lever’s Winter 2023 Release: New ATS + CRM Features appeared first on Lever.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Companies have made concerted efforts to create diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in their workplaces in recent years — efforts that, when executed well, are proving to resonate with employees. However, despite this newfound focus on DEI, a recent SHRM Research Institute surveys shows many businesses lack the necessary investment in and resources for […] The post How Workers Feel About Their Companies’ DEI Programs appeared first on Lever.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A full-cycle recruiting strategy that involves talent acquisition, human resources, interview panelists and executive decision-makers is how leading orgs increasingly boost their candidate conversion rates and outcompete other employers for top talent. You and your talent team know the benefits of a full-cycle recruiting approach: But, do you know if your current talent acquisition technologies […] The post What a Modern Full-Cycle Recruiting Approach Entails appeared first on Lever.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training is becoming increasingly popular in the work environment, as it’s designed to foster an inclusive culture that celebrates differences and encourages employees to build relationships with colleagues from different backgrounds. Our 2022 DEI Throughout the Employee Lifecycle report found 75% of employers mandate DEI training for newly onboarded members […] The post What Is DEI Training?

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The good news is nearly three in four (72%) of talent acquisition teams have an applicant tracking system at the center of their TA tech stacks to help them collect candidate data, Employ’s Q4 2022 Quarterly Insights Report found. The bad news is a number of these teams don’t realize they have an outmoded ATS […] The post Making the Case for a More Advanced ATS System appeared first on Lever.

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Lever

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Companies adopt a data-driven hiring strategy for a few key reasons today: Relying on gut instinct is no longer enough (and hasn’t been for some time). Using emotions and hunches to determine who to extend offers to and hire is a dated. Read More. The post 3 Benefits of Building a Data-Driven Hiring Strategy appeared first on Lever.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Many talent acquisition leaders agree the best way to create your annual recruitment plan is to learn what did and didn’t work with your last recruitment strategy. These TA leaders recommend conducting a retrospective that covers high-level metrics and progress (e.g., overall. Read More. The post How to Create Your Recruitment Plan for 2023 appeared first on Lever.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

New recruiting trends emerge seemingly every few months. And talent acquisition professionals need to keep up with them to stay ahead of the curve — and the competition. Talent leaders and recruiters must stay on top of the latest news, predictions, insights, Read More. The post 2023 Recruiting Trends All Talent Teams Should Know appeared first on Lever.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Job seekers increasingly want employers to provide equal pay for equal work, offer the market rate for roles of interest, and disclose compensation in job postings. Failure to do all three can negatively impact organizations’ ability to attract top talent. But, today, Read More. The post Pay Transparency: A Premier Way to Attract Talent appeared first on Lever.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

A growing number of companies no longer require college degrees as a prerequisite to consider potential candidates for certain roles and teams. But campus recruitment remains a top priority for many organizations across industries. The National Association of Colleges and Employers’ (NACE). Read More. The post Your Guide to Creating a Campus Recruitment Strategy appeared first on Lever.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

When it comes to your talent acquisition tech stack, the choices can seem overwhelming: There is recruiting software, like talent acquisition suites, that offers powerful applicant tracking systems and candidate relationship management (CRM) capabilities for TA teams. Then, there are recruiting tools. Read More. The post 15 Helpful Recruiting Tools for Talent Acquisition appeared first on Lever.

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AUGUST 2, 2022

I’m excited to announce that Lever is joining forces with Employ, the provider of JazzHR, Jobvite, and NXTThing RPO. With the addition of Lever, Employ now provides a solution tailored to the unique talent acquisition needs of every organization. Combined, Employ is. Read More. The post Lever Joins Forces with Employ, Establishing Largest Modern Talent Acquisition Suite Provider appeared first on Lever.

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JUNE 28, 2022

Many talent acquisition leaders grapple with how to best execute their respective TA programs as well as continually improve and grow their recruiting and hiring processes. That begs the question: Where does your business stand with its recruitment model today? In a. Read More. The post The 5 Talent Maturity Levels, Explained: Foundational appeared first on Lever.

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JUNE 28, 2022

Talent acquisition journeys are unique for every business. At every stage of the recruitment cycle, companies face obstacles when creating and improving their respective programs: From hiring for hard-to-fill positions to eliminating bottlenecks with interviewing Add in the perpetual need for speed. Read More. The post The 5 Talent Maturity Levels, Explained: Accelerating appeared first on Lever.

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JUNE 28, 2022

It’s not just smaller talent acquisition teams that struggle with growing their talent maturity levels today. Even sizable TA orgs face daily challenges that deter them from advancing their distinct strategies and achieving their respective recruiting and hiring goals. According to The. Read More. The post The 5 Talent Maturity Levels, Explained: Dynamic appeared first on Lever.

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JUNE 28, 2022

At the Strategic talent maturity level, human resources and talent acquisition are considered (you guessed it) strategic pillars within their organizations. That is to say, they have a ‘seat at the table’ and a voice in discussions around near- and long-term business. Read More. The post The 5 Talent Maturity Levels, Explained: Strategic appeared first on Lever.

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JUNE 28, 2022

When you find yourself at the highest talent maturity level — and achieve your pipeline, DEI, and hiring goals with great ease and efficiency — you understand the need to build strong candidate relationships and align with leadership on long-term business goals. Read More. The post The 5 Talent Maturity Levels, Explained: Transformational appeared first on Lever.

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MAY 18, 2022

The HR tech landscape can be hard for HR leaders to navigate today. After all, there are myriad technology vendors that can help HR teams tackle critical tasks. Notably, there are several solutions that take ‘center stage’ in companies’ HR tech stacks: Read More. The post 2022 HR Tech Awards: Lever Named Top TA Solution appeared first on Lever.

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MAY 11, 2022

In our ATS Buyer’s Guide, we provide a blueprint for talent leaders and other organizational decision-makers regarding how to find the right recruiting software for their TA team. More specifically, we list eight distinct steps talent acquisition directors and relevant members of. Read More. The post ATS Buyer’s Guide: The Step-by-Step Process appeared first on Lever.

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