June, 2021

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Candidate shortages are a good thing!

Greg Savage

I got a little peeved recently. So unlike me. An experienced recruiter, steeped in self-pity, opined, “All that’s happened is we have swapped the disaster of no jobs in Covid to the disaster of no candidates as we recover”. And then he started to launch into a little bit of ‘woe is me’ and ‘it […].

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Quick Wins to Boost Recruiting in a Hot Talent Market | ClearCompany

ClearCompany Recruiting

Along with the weather, the talent market is heating up and the competition for applicants is only getting hotter. It’s a candidate’s market: Job posts are up 28.6% since February 2020 and with people quitting their jobs at the highest rate since 2000 , candidates have more options than ever. The complex, unfamiliar labor market calls for a quick shift in recruiting strategy that both maintains applicant volume and centers employee engagement and retention.

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10 Content Topics You Need to Engage Gen Z

Rally Recruitment Marketing

Gen Z has begun entering the workforce, and getting their attention as job seekers requires new Recruitment Marketing approaches than you may be using with Boomers, Gen X and Millennials. Whereas previous generations left school with a feeling of endless opportunity, Gen Z is graduating into a world of uncertainty. With major social and economic shifts over the past year, Gen Zers are understandably more skeptical.

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How to Build a Recruiting Flywheel

ApplicantPro

Struggling with recruiting? You're not alone. We are all struggling to attract qualified applicants for our jobs. A simple solution to these challenges sounds appealing, right? In theory, the solution is always to spend more money. Whether that's. Increasing your budget for job boards, increasing the size of your recruiting team, or increasing your employee's compensation.

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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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Is Hybrid work culture our future? How do we make it work?

Leoforce

Arya - Recruiting AI Technology. Is Hybrid work culture our future? How do we make it work? Where and how we work have constantly been evolving over the past year in response to the dynamics of the COVID pandemic, with remote work taking center stage. Companies actively moved to a remote working scenario, hoping that most employees would soon return to the workplace as conditions improved.

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The crucial new candidate tactic – above all else

Greg Savage

There is so much angst about random candidate behaviour right now. ‘Erratic, mind-changing, counteroffers, ghosting.’ The response from most recruiters has been predictable. Change nothing – yet hope for candidates to change. Good luck with that plan. If ever we needed proof that recruiting requires a dynamic, evolving skill set, Covid provided that.

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Why You Need to Invest in HR Tech and Analytics Now | ClearCompany

ClearCompany Recruiting

ClearCompany believes in the importance of using insightful HR data and modern technologies to assist with decision-making and talent management. We’ve compiled statistics and trends that showcase the necessity of data and people analytics for continued organizational success in a post-pandemic workplace. Please properly credit the source of the statistic (linked) when using it in your own work.

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What Does an Award-Winning Careers Social Media Presence Look Like?

Rally Recruitment Marketing

In this year’s Jobvite Job Seeker Nation Report , 33% of candidates said they get their information about a company’s culture through the employer’s social media accounts. But what does that mean for your Recruitment Marketing strategy? Simple: enhance your social media presence. . But that can be easier said than done. An effective social recruiting strategy needs to be thoughtful and intentional.

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Limited Labor Supply Shapes Workforce Trends in North America

Allegis Global Solutions

Just over one year has passed since the devastating impacts of COVID-19 jobs losses hit the US, and many companies find themselves in a very different situation than they had anticipated. A high-demand talent environment spurred by a post-lockdown recovery shows that companies face historical challenges in retaining and securing workers. In most places, the pressures of emerging workforce trends have created conditions of significant talent scarcity.

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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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Delegation, trust and learning opportunities

Social Talent

Leadership advice to help you develop your team. There are loads of ways to measure how you are performing as a leader. You can look purely at results and performance, for example. Or at how happy and motivated your team are. Perhaps it’s how you contribute to the professional development of individuals in your team? Skills development is obviously something I am passionate about.

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10 Ways To Ensure Your Recruitment Process Is LGBTQ-Friendly

Recruitics

As numerous studies performed over the past two decades have demonstrated, diversity and inclusion is good for business. According to a 2019 report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce , companies that formalize inclusive policies are more likely to see higher financial performance than their peers who have not adopted these policies, and their employees report greater job satisfaction.

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Six signs your new recruiter is destined to fail!

Greg Savage

Every city. Every country. Every recruitment business leader. “It is impossible to hire great recruiters!” So, inevitability, recruitment firms (and corporates too, I imagine) will relax their criteria. Maybe they will train more newbies into the industry, and that is no bad thing. But… The most significant cost to every recruitment firm is salaries, and […].

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The Importance of Employee Feedback | ClearCompany

ClearCompany Recruiting

This article on the importance of employee feedback was originally published in July 2016. It was updated to reflect new information and statistics in June 2021. The importance of employee feedback can’t be overstated when it comes to business success. Giving constructive criticism helps employees grow, while employees’ feedback can offer unique business insight to leadership.

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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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How Domino’s Delivered High-Volume Recruitment Using Programmatic Job Advertising

Rally Recruitment Marketing

Hey, Rally community! My name is Robbie Snelson, I am a relatively new Domino’s franchise owner, having acquired 7 stores in Birmingham, Alabama in September 2020 alongside my business partner. While my partner runs the “business” side of things, I am the “people person.” I’m focused on managing our hiring, training and retention efforts to ensure we have the best teams to delight our customers and provide them with exceptional service. .

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Why Sharing Gender Pronouns At Work Matters: A Quick Guide

Katrina Kibben

Gender pronouns at work can help build belonging. Before adding them to your email signature, let's talk about why they matter. The post Why Sharing Gender Pronouns At Work Matters: A Quick Guide appeared first on Katrina Kibben's Blog.

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The importance of veteran hiring with Karin Childress-Wiley

Social Talent

With Memorial Day having recently been honored in the United States, it invariably sparks a lot of patriotism for the veteran community. But when it comes to hiring ex-military, this shouldn’t be the sole catalyst for diving into this unique talent pool. Upon exiting, veterans come with a highly attractive set of skills that can be of crucial benefit for any organization.

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Learning is Crucial for the Future of Employees

NPA Worldwide

Today ’s guest blogger is Tim Lane founder and director of Park Lane Recruitment based near Manchester UK. Park Lane Recruitment is a specialist recruiting firm in the technology space with niche areas of cybersecurity, fintech, space and defense IT, as well as generic IT sales, tech and managerial. Tim is also an NPAworldwide Board Director with responsibility for the EMEA region and a 30+ year veteran of the recruiting industry.

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Future-proof your I-9 compliance for 2024

Speaker: Join I-9 Experts:

Got I-9 compliance on your mind? Spending endless amounts of time ensuring you stay compliant? Get your questions answered with an expert panel from WorkBright. During this one-hour webinar, Workbright will dive deep into I-9 best practices, navigate the nuances of the new 2023 'alternative procedure,' and learn actionable ways to ensure your audit trail is squeaky clean.

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May BLS Report: Job Growth is Back on Track

Hireology

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly Employment Situation revealed that the unemployment rate is once again on the decline, dropping from 6.1% to 5.8%. 559,000 jobs were added in May, more than twice as many as April’s numbers. . As restrictions continue to ease with over 40% of the U.S. population fully vaccinated , schools and businesses are reopening, causing hiring to spike.

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Recruiting, Retaining, & Managing Gen Z Employees | ClearCompany

ClearCompany Recruiting

At present, Gen Z employees comprise 24% of the global workforce , a number that will only climb as they continue to age into full-time positions. The changing expectations of this new generation of workers means that modern HR leaders need to expand their talent management strategies. Talent management is not one-size-fits-all — it’s a variety of strategies that enable the recruitment, retention, and management of top talent from all generations.

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Mental Health at work: Fostering an authentic workplace culture

Workable

?. These days, the line between work life and home life is increasingly blurred by the shift to remote work and an intense social and political environment worldwide, impacting engagement and productivity. According to a study by Harvard Business Review, 75% of Gen Z and half of the Millennial employees have left work for mental health reasons according to one study – and turnover is expensive.

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How To Add Pronouns To Social Media Profiles (And Why)

Katrina Kibben

A how-to that will show you how to add pronouns to social media profiles. But really, let's talk about why that matters in the first place. The post How To Add Pronouns To Social Media Profiles (And Why) appeared first on Katrina Kibben's Blog.

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HR Pro Playbook: How to Navigate Global Workforce Expansion with Confidence

Speaker: Daniel Grace & Audra Bright

Have you just been told you need to hire employees in another country? 🌎 That's a huge undertaking! It involves navigating a complex landscape of diverse regulations, cultural differences, legal requirements, and currencies. If anything goes wrong, you risk your company's financials, growth, and reputation. 📊 🌟 To help ensure a successful global expansion and mitigate potential non-compliance consequences, this exclusive webinar features Daniel Grace, International HR Con

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SocialTalent new content release

Social Talent

Things are changing fast at the moment. Society is beginning to open up again, but the waves of disruption continue to affect the world of hiring and talent acquisition. It’s never been more important to be on your A-game when it comes to sourcing the best candidates. So, with that in mind, SocialTalent are releasing a variety of newly updated missions to help on this front. .

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Unprofessional Recruiters Impact Clients and Candidates

NPA Worldwide

Unprofessional recruiters are not only frustrating, they can actually damage relationships between employers and job seekers. While many people have horror stories, there are some common behaviors that can help you determine if you’re working with a top-notch recruiter or … not. The tips below to help define a good third-party (agency) recruiter.

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Why Skills Tests Should be Part of Your Hiring Process

Hireology

Have you ever hired someone who just wasn’t quite right for the role? It’s frustrating for you because you’ve invested resources, time, and energy into onboarding and training this person only to have to start your search over. And it leaves the employee feeling as though you’ve misled them about what the role entailed or that you failed to set them up for success.

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Why You Should Use Candidate Tracking Tools | ClearCompany

ClearCompany Recruiting

When it comes to recruitment after the pandemic, recruiters are finding that the fight for talent is fiercer than they anticipated. What does this mean? Recruiters are using new strategies and adjusting their approach to bring in qualified applicants. Job seekers today say candidate experience is an important consideration, so companies should take note: an outstanding candidate experience will set them apart from the competition.

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Moving Forward in HR and Recruiting Uncertainty

An era of uncertainty has arrived in recruiting. The unpredictability that exists in the labor market can make it difficult for employers to know how they should respond in this environment. Despite the turbulence, recruiting professionals should be encouraged by recent trends. Applications per job are up over the last year across companies of all sizes, and more than half of all recruiters expect their teams to grow in the next year, with nearly two-thirds expecting their recruiting budgets to

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6 Ways to Help Employees Feel Valued

TalentCulture - Recruiting

Nurturing employees’ sense of value is important for running a successful business, especially in 2021. With the ongoing shift to remote work, professional responsibilities are just a click away. The […]. The post 6 Ways to Help Employees Feel Valued appeared first on TalentCulture.

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The Best LinkedIn Profile Examples: Podcast Edition

Katrina Kibben

I want to show you one of the best profiles I've ever seen (and tell you how to have one of the best LinkedIn profile examples, too). The post The Best LinkedIn Profile Examples: Podcast Edition appeared first on Katrina Kibben's Blog.

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The language of diversity with Salma El-Wardany

Social Talent

“Language informs behavior. How we speak informs how we treat people.”. We all know the power that words occupy, particularly when it comes to diversity. Used wisely and with compassion, they can make people feel included and at ease. But, words also have the capacity to cause offense, even if that isn’t the intention. And with the language surrounding diversity being so nuanced, it can often feel incredibly overwhelming to get it right. .

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