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A Lesson on Workplace Motivation (Infographic)

Social Talent

Is employee engagement at the forefront of your mind when you’re recruiting for a role? If not, it really should be. Reports show that only 31.5% of U.S workers are actually engaged in their jobs, costing companies up to $550 billion every year due to lost productivity. So it’s all well and good for recruiters to place a candidate in a role, but if they aren’t actually motivated enough to fulfill their duties in that role, it’s not just a big ol’ waste of time, but

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3 Things You Should Know From the September 2016 Jobs Report

CareerBuilder

As election season heats up , the U.S. labor market continues to be a hot topic for both presidential candidates. But how much of what they say is actually true? Let’s take a look at the most recent jobs report to get an idea of where the economy really stands today. Here’s the News You Can Use From Today’s Release: Job creation was lower than expected.

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How to Recruit Millennials: Going Beyond What Worked In the Past

Jibe

Millennial workers are like no other generation in the workforce. The 53.5 million 18 to 34 year olds searching for jobs today are more digitally connected than their older colleagues, and their expectations for the job market are constantly changing. Adapting to these preferences while maintaining your unique corporate culture can be difficult. But it’s not impossible.

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Modest Job Gains in September, According to Latest BLS Report

CareerBuilder

While U.S. job creation fell short of economists’ expectations this month, the labor market continues to show healthy growth. According to the latest BLS employment situation report , released today, the U.S. created 156,000 jobs in September, which was lower than the 176,000 gain predicted, but well in the margin of healthy job growth. The unemployment rate ticked up slightly from 4.9 percent to 5 percent in September, but so did the labor force participation rate – from 62.8 percent to 62.9 pe

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Top Signs Your Auto Dealership Has Exceptional Culture

Hireology

Here are some key ways to tell if you’re on the right side of the road when it comes to work culture:

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Photo Recap: The Best Moments From Day 2 & 3 of Talent Connect 2016

Linkedin Talent Blog

When you think of going to Vegas, you don’t imagine leaving with a notebook of new learnings and insights you’ll apply to work, inspiration to be better at what you do, and a bigger professional network. But, that’s exactly what Talent Connect attendees are leaving with as we wrap this year’s event. Day 2 and 3 of the conference were filled with memorable keynotes from Sir Richard Branson, GE Digital, Year Up, and more along with exciting new LinkedIn Product announcements.

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3 Things You Should Know From the September 2016 Jobs Report

CareerBuilder

As election season heats up , the U.S. labor market continues to be a hot topic for both presidential candidates. But how much of what they say is actually true? Let’s take a look at the most recent jobs report to get an idea of where the economy really stands today. Here’s the News You Can Use From Today’s Release: Job creation was lower than expected.

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Recruiting and the 4 Main Hiring Styles

Top Echelon Contracting

In my previous blog post for the Top Echelon Recruiter Training Blog, I discussed hiring blindness and how it contributes to poor candidate hires. In this post, I’ll be addressing the four main hiring styles, which are as follows: #1—The Tackler.

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Modest Job Gains in September, According to Latest BLS Report

CareerBuilder

While U.S. job creation fell short of economists’ expectations this month, the labor market continues to show healthy growth. According to the latest BLS employment situation report , released today, the U.S. created 156,000 jobs in September, which was lower than the 176,000 gain predicted, but well in the margin of healthy job growth. The unemployment rate ticked up slightly from 4.9 percent to 5 percent in September, but so did the labor force participation rate – from 62.8 percent to 62.9 pe

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Your 2024 Annual Talent Acquisition Roadmap: Its Seasonal!

Recruiting is seasonal! Our popular Talent Acquisition Roadmap helps you master seasonal hiring like a boss. We break down key data on the ever-changing job market so you can take advantage of peak hiring times and ace recruiting even in slower seasons. Whether you need to scale up your team quickly or get creative in tighter times, this roadmap helps you understand the recruiting landscape.

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TLS Continuum Part 68: What ever happened to the Cadbury Model?

Recruiting Blogs

I had the opportunity last week to attend the monthly meeting of my local chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management, which covered a legislative update for its membership. I am from a family of lawyers so I understand they have a role to play. But every time I come away with the same feeling. For over 30 years when I attend these it always seems to be the case of us against them.

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NEPRA Launches a New Website for 2016

Harger Howe Recruitment

Over the past few months, Harger Howe’s team has been working with the Northeast Physician Recruiter Association (NEPRA) team to launch a new, comprehensive website for their organization. In addition to providing a registration portal for the NEPRA Conference 2016, the new site features a fully functional member payment system and will function as a resource for potential and existing members.

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How to Recruit Personal Trainers

CareerPlug

Why Certification Matters The popularity of personal training and fitness classes is on the rise as Americans take initiative to become healthier. As gym memberships increase, it becomes even more important that employees are well-equipped to work directly with gym members. Fitness instructors operate in a capacity that holds the organization liable for potential harm […].

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How to Re-Engage Your Employees After Years

Glassdoor for Employers

Sparking creativity in the office starts with having engaged employees. The goal is to make sure they understand that you’re as invested.

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

Speaker: Jen Kirkwood - Partner, Responsible HR & AI at IBM and World Economic Forum Executive Fellow

The promise of AI for today’s organizations is real, yet in a frenzied state of experimentation, many stumble to get to a full-scale enterprise. As companies race to discover what generative AI can do, HR must lead conversations about how to balance cutting-edge innovations with integrity, trust, and diversity. Globally, organizations are at a critical intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AI acceleration.

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Solid Jobs Report — But Not for the Least Educated

Indeed

The September jobs report was solid, with employment growth of 156,000 just shy of expectations, and unemployment was nearly steady. Even better, the employment-population ratio for adults 25-54 jumped back up in September to 78.0%, tied for a post-recession high and up from 77.3% a year ago. However, the national headline numbers can mask huge variations in the labor market.

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The Workweek: A Round-Up of Labor Market Links for the Week Ending 10/7/16

Indeed

Welcome back to The Workweek, the Indeed Hiring Lab’s weekly round-up of the latest research, news, and perspectives. Whatever made us think deeply or differently about the labor market this week. It’s your guide to the most important new insights about work that. Here are our picks for this week: The Manufacturing “Obsession”. Why do politicians talk so much about manufacturing jobs, which represent less than 10% of the labor market?