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Do your recruiters ‘beat the market’?

Greg Savage

How does your recruitment performance compare against the rest of the Recruitment Agency market? Are you being left behind as the market shifts? It’s essential to benchmark your performance regularly to make improvements in 2024. Are you doing enough – compared to your competitors – to improve productivity, reduce admin, save on costs, and grow […] The post Do your recruiters ‘beat the market’?

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The Benefits of Skills-Based Hiring for Recruitment

Recruitics

Key Takeaways: Skills-based hiring emphasizes candidates' abilities and candidate evaluation over traditional metrics like education, job titles, and years of experience. Companies are reevaluating hiring approaches, with a significant shift toward skills-based hiring in the wake of broader changes in the employment landscape. Skills-based hiring expands the talent pool, fosters diversity, and promotes internal growth – leading to higher retention rates and better quality hires.

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What to Expect from Onboarding: A Guide for Smooth Contractor Transitions

Yoh

Often overlooked as a mere formality, onboarding is a pivotal phase in any professional's journey within an organization. It is the process of integrating new employees into the company culture, ensuring they have the tools, knowledge, and support needed to thrive. For contractors, the significance of a smooth onboarding process cannot be overstated.

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LSAs: A Creative Way to Close Employee Skills Gaps

TalentCulture - Recruiting

If you’re a business or HR leader, you’re probably facing an enormous talent management challenge. Employers everywhere are struggling to retain and upskill existing employees, while simultaneously striving to hire skilled people who are prepared to meet future needs. In today’s competitive labor market, it’s an uphill climb, and the situation grows tougher every day.

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Cracking the Culture Code: Interviewing for Culture Fit

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Join Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, for this live webinar as he guides you through an objective interview process that will help your team assess candidate's alignment with your organizational culture. Space is limited, register today!

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100 Soft Skills Assessment and Interview Questions

Hundred5

Are you struggling to find the right candidates with the essential soft skills for your team? While it’s true that there’s a growing skills gap that’s making it increasingly difficult to source and hire top talent, the issue might also lie in your interview process — specifically, the interview questions you’re asking related to soft skills.

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Engaging Active vs. Passive Candidates: Key Strategies

Recruiting Daily

When companies are looking to hire, they come across two kinds of candidates—active and passive ones: Active candidates are on a proactive quest for new job opportunities; Passive ones , though employed and not actively on the job hunt, may entertain new opportunities if they arise. It’s important to know the difference between active vs passive candidates because they need different approaches to get them interested in a job.

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Adopting An Organization-Wide Learning Culture Can Future-Proof Your Workforce

Forbes Human Resources Council

As we head into 2024, it’s abundantly clear that businesses across the world are facing yet another year of massive upheaval and unpredictability.

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Small Business Hiring Tips and Trends to Be Aware Of

4 Corner Resources Staffing Blog

According to research, 56% of small businesses find it ‘somewhat difficult’ or ‘very difficult’ to find the right employee for their business. One of the challenges of small business recruiting is that small to midsize business (SMB) employees tend to wear multiple hats and have less time to dedicate to attracting the best candidates. Other reasons for difficulties in small business recruiting include concerns about being misperceived as having fewer opportunities for professional growth and adv

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The Death Of 'Good Enough': Embracing Optimization After A Go-Live

Forbes Human Resources Council

After a new operational product or system is implemented, it's important for all employees to view that initial period as the catalyst for continuous improvement.

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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Maximizing Employee Satisfaction: The Total Rewards Approach

Search Solution Group

When we talk about employee compensation, the conversation often centers around salary. However, there’s much more to the story. The concept of ‘Total Rewards’ paints a fuller picture, encompassing all aspects of employee compensation and benefits crucial for attracting, motivating, and retaining employees. This comprehensive concept transcends traditional compensation models by integrating five key elements: […] The post Maximizing Employee Satisfaction: The Total Reward

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It’s Time To Put Your Company’s Opportunity Equity Front And Center

Forbes Human Resources Council

Opportunity equity should be one of your organization's top priorities to ensure you're fostering an inclusive, successful workforce.

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Navigating AI Technology in a Human-Centric Profession

Recruiting Daily

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized how many businesses operate, leaving many unanswered questions about its impact in the workplace. AI has led to unprecedented technological advancements and automation. However, there are concerns about job displacement and privacy. Today, talent acquisition professionals face the challenge of leveraging AI ethically to attract and recruit top talent.

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4 Ways To Help Employees Recover From Lingering Holiday Stress

Forbes Human Resources Council

Some people struggle to decompress after the holidays, so here are some tips that employers can use to help employees tackle leftover stress.

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.

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Guide to Hiring Employees in the Bahamas

Recruiters Lineup

The Bahamas, with its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, is not only a popular tourist destination but also an attractive place for businesses looking to expand their operations. If you’re considering hiring employees in the Bahamas, it’s essential to navigate the unique legal, cultural, and business landscape. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the intricacies of the hiring process, from understanding employment laws to recruiting and managing a diverse workfor

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How to Keep A Five-Generation Workforce Happy

Recruiting Daily Advisor

We’re in an unprecedented moment for people leaders. “This is the first time in our history in the United States of having five generations at work ,” says Larry Callahan, MA , chief people officer at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Health , which has more than 22,300 workers across 16 hospitals and more than 750 care locations throughout the state.

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Job shift shock: the trend that intimidates HR professionals

Workable

Picture Hannah, an experienced marketing specialist with a track record of success, eagerly joining a renowned tech firm. She joins the tech firm filled with hope, but soon encounters a wave of stress and self-doubt. She grapples with feelings of being unprepared for the challenges ahead and questions her fit in the new environment. This emotional turmoil is the crux of job shift shock.

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6 Strategies to Boost DEI in Recruiting

Jason Hanold

As consumers place increased emphasis on corporate social responsibility, they’re putting their spending power behind businesses that align with their ethics and values. Accordingly, market-savvy businesses are seeking out innovative ways to build their brand and enhance their reputation. Key to this are diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts—particularly in recruitment.

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Hiring for Culture Fit: Align Your Values, Roles and Candidates

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Is the term “culture” just a buzzword tossed around at your organization, or have you delved into the core values and behaviors that truly define a good fit for your company? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, will share a proven framework to identify the essential traits that contribute to a seamless fit within your unique culture, not just in your current successful employees but also in prospective candidates.

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Junior Accounts Receivable Specialist job description

Workable

A Junior Accounts Receivable Specialist is an entry-level finance professional responsible for handling billing, invoicing, and tracking payments within a company, ensuring accurate financial records and efficient collection of revenues. Use this Junior Accounts Receivable Specialist job description template to advertise open roles for your company.

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How Loyalty Marketing Will Transform Your Agency

FireFish Software

What is loyalty marketing? Loyalty marketing is a strategy that focuses on maximising the output from the candidates in your recruitment CRM. With the cost of job boards increasing by 30-40% for some agencies in 2023 there has never been a greater need to maximise the return you get from the candidates you bring into your database. A loyalty marketing strategy helps you to do this by focusing on nurturing high-value candidates so that they think of your agency first when they come into market as

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Using Gamification to Engage—and Educate—Employees

Recruiting Daily Advisor

In today’s competitive business landscape, attracting and retaining top talent hinges on more than just traditional incentives. Employers are increasingly turning to innovative strategies to engage and develop their workforce, with gamification emerging as a key player in modern employee training programs. This approach, which integrates game design elements into non-game contexts, is revolutionizing how companies approach learning and development.

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7 Tips for How To Get Along With Your Peers

Entrepreneur - Workplace Diversity

Workplace personalities often clash, and team members might not see eye to eye.

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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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Artificial Intelligence Use Continues to Rise in Employment

Recruiting Daily Advisor

As 2023 wound down, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by employers showed no sign of slowing down. Rather, you should prepare for an increased use and presence of AI in employment decision-making, as well as employee engagement. Intersection of Technology and Employment Law Throughout 2023, an increasing number of states and cities began limiting the use of AI in employment decision-making, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) draft strategic enforcement plan (SEP) like

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5 Steps For Creating A Human Resources Road Map

Forbes Human Resources Council

If there's no road map for reaching your HR goals, these five tips can help you build one.

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Navigating Growth and Change in the Staffing Industry

AkkenCloud

As the dawn of 2024 breaks, the staffing industry stands at a crossroads of unprecedented growth and transformation. In this dynamic era, the ability to navigate through the complex maze of technological advancements, shifting workforce dynamics, and volatile economic conditions is not just an advantage—it’s a necessity for survival. For top-level decision-makers steering their agencies, the path forward demands strategic agility and a deep understanding of market nuances.

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Five Ways To Identify Inclusive Leaders

FlashPoint

Building A Diverse Environment With Respect We live in a diverse world, and workplaces should reflect that. Inclusive leaders foster an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and included, regardless of background. Identifying inclusive leaders is a key step in building environments that thrive on diversity and innovation, concepts that are foundational to the success of any organization.

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Early Tenure Turnover: Stop the Revolving Door of Hires

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Are you facing a revolving door of hires, especially within their first 90 days of employment? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, a leading industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologist, offers insights and strategies to unravel the mystery behind early tenure turnover. Identify the root causes of early attrition to mitigate turnover’s impact in the first 12 months.

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Future-Proof Your Legal Career: Mastering In-Demand Skills for Success in 2024

Professional Alternatives

[link] Future-Proof Your Legal Career: Mastering In-Demand Skills for Success in 2024 Introduction to future-proofing your legal career As the legal industry continues to evolve, legal professionals must stay ahead of the curve and future-proof their careers. The landscape of the legal field is constantly changing, with new technologies, practices, and demands emerging.

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Opportunities for Small Regional Insurance Carriers in the Talent Shortage Era

Recruiting Blogs

© 2024 Neeljym Search Group ® All Rights Reserved [link] As we ushered in the new decade in 2020, the insurance industry found itself grappling with a talent shortage. This challenge was further compounded by the unforeseen consequences of the pandemic, prompting many to retire early or explore alternative industries. The subsequent Great Resignation, spanning from 2021 to 2022, brought a temporary reprieve as talent flocked back to the insurance sector, enticed by generous compensation packag

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What is Global Payroll? Benefits, Challenges & More

Select Software Reviews

The ultimate guide to global payroll compliance for enhanced data visibility and employee experience