Sat.Dec 15, 2018 - Fri.Dec 21, 2018

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Education Vs Soft Skills: When Do You Need Them?

Social Talent

At SocialTalent , we know that recruitment news travels fast. With the hustle and bustle of working life, it can be hard to keep track of the latest news and trends in the world of hiring. That’s why every Friday we bring you the latest innovations, breakthroughs and big news in our industry. Research recently published by Cardiff University has revealed that focusing on grades and academic achievements may not be the best way to go towards ensuring a role for candidates.

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My key recruiting tip for 2019

Greg Savage

Chill over Christmas, for sure, you deserve it. And I wish you a safe and fun holiday period. But hit 2019 with a plan. This one!

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4 Reasons Why Joe Mascardo Refers Every Company He’s Worked with to Lever

Lever

When you find an Applicant Tracking System that works for you and your team, it changes everything. Hiring speeds up, processes become more efficient, and you have the data you need to make better decisions. But what happens when you decide to change companies?

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5 Habits for a Healthy Remote Workforce

Proactive Talent

The concept of utilizing remote workforces for low-cost operations is not a new one, yet the vast benefits of this workforce method have been recognized only recently. An increasing number of companies have started choosing this approach over working in an office environment mainly due to benefits such as flexibility and lower investments in infrastructure.

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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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Not enough Applicants? Why You Should Stop Hiring, and Start Marketing

ApplicantPro

Today we are going to take a step away from hiring, and instead talk a little about sales and marketing. Have I confused you yet? I promise it will all make sense in the end, but you're going to have to read through the whole post to get there. First let me explain a couple things about marketing. When it comes to marketing, there are really two main methods: inbound and outbound.

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Internal Mobility: Good for Employers; Good for Employees

Lever

When you have current employees in your candidate pipeline, you’re going to try your best to give them a white-glove hiring experience. And why wouldn’t you? Internal hires come equipped with institutional knowledge and already exhibit cultural fit. Furthermore, according to a study conducted at Wharton Business School, it takes an external hire an average of a little over two years to catch up to the level of competency that an internal hire would exhibit on day one.

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3 Candidate Outreach Messages That Work (& Why)

Glassdoor for Employers

When you’re recruiting experienced, in-demand candidates, first impressions can make or break the connection. That’s why seasoned recruiters know that they need to make a good first impression with their candidate outreach message. But when the average candidate receives as many as 122 business emails every day, it’s hard to stand out. To find out what makes an outreach message a successful one, we connected with Norma Jean McClain, President of TekChix , a specialized IT staffing and consulting

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Bye Bye Bye, 2018

The Whiteboard

It’s Friday the 21st of December, a date marked in many calendars and eagerly awaited as the end of the working year. We are here, everyone! Pat yourselves on the back – we made it. 2018 was a year of change for many. Here at Rice, and in the world of NZ recruitment we certainly saw some big, exciting stuff – unemployment at an all-time low, business booming despite (fake news?

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Gratitude: Year 1 of Three Ears Media

Katrina Kibben

Whether you knew it or not, you’ve helped me build Three Ears into what it is today. The post Gratitude: Year 1 of Three Ears Media appeared first on Three Ears Media Blog.

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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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The Holiday Checklist Every Recruiter Should Have For 2019

Social Talent

‘Tis the season ladies and gentlemen! That means that preparation must be well underway at this stage as you prepare for 2019. At the time of writing this, I can picture hiring professionals in their thousands working hard to tick all the boxes before they sign off for the holidays. In recruitment, that’s easier said than done! However, a helpful checklist to…well… keep you in check could help you structure and organise your tasks.

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How Small Businesses Can Encourage Job Seekers to Apply to Open Jobs

Glassdoor for Employers

Four out of five people go online when searching for a job , and 85 percent of people trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations. In other words, reviews matter. In fact, the information job seekers glean from Glassdoor often comes out during interviews. “Almost all of our candidates mention our Glassdoor page and/or reviews during their interviews,” says Ryan O’Neil, founder of Curate , a five-person software company.

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The Best Recruitment Tips from Christmas Movies

FireFish Software

We all love our Christmas movies at this time of year, but did you know you’re also learning valuable lessons about how to be a better recruiter while you watch them? We’ve handpicked some of the best and wisest recruitment tips straight off the screens of our all-time favourite Christmas movies!

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7 Things Hiring Managers Should Never Forget When it Comes to Salary Negotiations

RecruitLoop

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Manish Dudharejia – Founder & CEO of E2M Solutions. His opinions are his own. Most organizations would pay top dollar willingly if an employee is a befitting choice and brings value to the company. However, salary negotiations are still going to be an essential part of the recruitment process. Recruitment managers have […].

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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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The biggest trends in e-learning 2018

Social Talent

When it comes to workplace learning, we love keeping an eye on the latest news and trends. 2018 was a huge year which saw massive companies on-boarding with elearning software and embracing the power of continuous learning in the workplace. here are some of the biggest trends in workplace learning in 2018. On-the-go learning. We’ve accepted that learning doesn’t need to take place in the classroom to be effective, but 2018 saw a huge rise in app based learning, and the ability for le

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How to Create Your Personal Brand in 2019

NPA Worldwide

Today’s guest blogger is StemX CEO Dominic Chapman. StemX is a video interviewing platform to make recruiting more efficient, user-friendly and far more convenient, allowing employers to be able to choose from a larger pool of candidates in much less time. I’ve recently been doing a lot of research on marketing and how recruiters can turn themselves into a personal brand to enable them to be seen by more people, improve trust and ultimately grow their business.

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How to Attract Recruiters on LinkedIn

Undercover Recruiter

In modern times, LinkedIn can be a competitive place. Lots of keen professionals are exploring the network for the right opportunities. As such, recruiters are suitably present to pick them up. Due to this competitive nature, you need to make sure that you’re utilizing LinkedIn in the right way to attract recruiters. In brief, LinkedIn. View Article.

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How to Build, Manage and Promote Workplace Diversity?

TalentLyft

In this guide, you will learn how to build, manage and promote workplace diversity. Incorporating these guidelines will help you create and maintain a more diverse and inclusive company culture and improve your company’s bottom line. Read More.

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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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Tips to Make the Recruitment Process Candidate-Centric and Why it Matters

Jobsoid

Gone are the times when people would take up a job and continue with until retirement. Today people switch at least 8 to 10 jobs before they hit 40. Everyone is job hopping all the time, picking and choosing employers that promise a great company culture and a meaningful career ladder. Today’s tech-savvy job seeker […]. The post Tips to Make the Recruitment Process Candidate-Centric and Why it Matters appeared first on Jobsoid.

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4 Recruitment BD Blunders to Avoid This Christmas

FireFish Software

And so, this is Christmas. What have you done? Your head’s full of eggnog and whether you’ve hit your targets or not, nothing you do now will change things before year-end. But beware that checking out too heavily during the festive season can result in some serious BD blunders that could haunt you well into the new year!

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How to Spot Lies in a CV

Undercover Recruiter

With new research from Robert Half’s Office Team suggesting that nearly half of candidate’s lie within their CV (a 25% increase from their 2011 survey) as a recruiter you need to enhance your ability to spot those white lies. Using probing questions, fine-tuning your sifting skills and going beyond simply looking at CVs will help you. View Article. How to Spot Lies in a CV Undercover Recruiter - Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Blog.

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What’s the #1 Benefit Developer Candidates Look For?

HackerRank

In a hyper-competitive tech hiring market, developers can afford to be selective with their job prospects. But what are the big factors that compel them to choose one company over another? Developers, by nature, are curious–maybe its the opportunity to work with new tech stacks? Or perhaps they’re most after growth opportunities? After surveying 39,000+ developers we were surprised to find that the most desired benefit is work-life balance.

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Managing Your Recruitment Agency Spend in 2024

Feeling overwhelmed by a juggling act of internal recruiting, agency relationships, and direct hire spend? You’re not alone. In today’s competitive talent landscape, building a dream team requires strategic orchestration. Recruiting agencies and search firms provide invaluable services, but managing them effectively alongside your internal team can pose unique challenges.

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9 Ways to Prevent Your Employees From Leaving

RecruitLoop

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Max Woolf – Content Marketing Specialist at Zety. His opinions are his own. “I’m tired. I want to quit.” This is what you suddenly hear from a promising employee. You are upset and ready to offer them a lot of money so that they stay in the company. A […].

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Women in Tech: Hiring Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Talent

Hacker Earth

Studies have shown that companies are more productive when they have a gender-mixed workplace. In order to attain this gender balance, companies need to devise a flexible recruiting approach that takes into account women’s specific needs and aspirations. These benefits go beyond simple remuneration and reach areas of women’s lives that are particularly important to them.

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Unconscious Bullying in Leadership

Undercover Recruiter

It is a unique experience to be in when you identify the concept of unconscious bullying in leadership. For many business professionals, this behaviour is put down to differences in opinion or personality clashes. The reality, however, is a far greater concern, and something that needs to be addressed across all stages of the talent. View Article. Unconscious Bullying in Leadership Undercover Recruiter - Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Blog.

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Yello Wins Award for Best Advance in Mobile Talent Acquisition Technology

Yello

We’re proud to announce that Yello won a coveted 2018 Brandon Hall Group bronze award for excellence in the “Best Advance in Mobile Talent Acquisition Technology” category. Entries were evaluated by an international panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, and Brandon Hall Group senior analysts and executives. The rigorous judging process was based on how the technology fills a need, product design, functionality, innovation and measurable benefits.

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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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Recruiters, Get Ready for 2019!

NPA Worldwide

So this is often the time of year clients take a break from recruiting as do some candidates. If you are finding the ability to connect difficult, have you considered using your time to get ready for 2019? Use your time to research the top tools for recruiters or best for small business. Consider these 5 things that might help you implement some best practices for recruiters and get you in the best position possible to make money in the year ahead. 1.

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Recruiting is Still Marketing: The Innovator’s Dilemma for Talent Acquisition

Recruiting Daily

Recruiting is one of the toughest challenges facing businesses today. Finding the right talent is critical for success, but record-low unemployment, the flood of digital information, and a shift in the generational workforce (and their attitudes) have made recruiters’ jobs more difficult than ever. most talent acquisition pros are still mastering the marketing skills that […].

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A Guide to Data-Driven Employer Branding

Undercover Recruiter

For a long time the world of employer branding was all about the intangibles, and therefore actually presenting the results of your employer brand work was hard to do. That’s where data comes in. Making the intangibles; tangible. Data and the analytics that comes with it is becoming a popular commodity because it helps businesses. View Article.