Sat.Jan 24, 2015 - Fri.Jan 30, 2015

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Terrifying recruitment stories. In 6 words!

Greg Savage

'I can tell you a story about recruitment that will make you shiver. Make you recoil in horror. And I can do it in six words. Here are 20 such horror stories to get you screaming, blocking your ears, and running for the exit. ‘I will call you back. Promise’ ‘Can I just think about […].

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12 Quirky Ways to Build Company Culture

ExactHire Recruiting

One of the most powerful employee woo-ing tactics a company can use is maintaining a unique and rewarding organizational culture. Everyone loves a good story, and as brands compete to stand out from the landslide of content that is posted everyday, traditional storytelling has once again become one of the more effective techniques for converting prospects into customers and engaging job seekers to apply for jobs.

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Résumé Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts for a Modern CV (Infographic)

Social Talent

'Writing a résumé can be a tricky process, but writing a show-stopping résumé is even trickier! What skills should you include? What examples of your experience should you use? Should you make your résumé one page or two? How should you lay it out? What font should you use? There are a lot of things to think about! Below is a list of the “Do’s and Don’ts” for a modern résumé.

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The Dummy’s Guide to Importing Overseas Recruiters

The Whiteboard

'The NRL pre-season curtain raiser that is the Auckland Nines kicks off this weekend and a packed out Eden Park will bear witness to some dazzling rugby league skills in the kiwi sunshine (we hope). For those of you uninitiated in this popular new event that is only in its second year, here is a dummy’s guide (yeah I’ve linked to an Aussie website but for some reason they do “dummy’s guides” really well…).

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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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See Why Openness and Flexibility are Key

Glassdoor for Employers

'The following blog post originally appeared on the Maidenhead Advertiser. You can view the original post here. Openness and flexibility are among the reasons why mobile giant Three has been ranked as one of the top employers in the country, according to a key figure at the company. The telecommunications firm, which has a head office in Grenfell Road in Maidenhead, came seventh on a list of the best places to work in the UK for 2015 , compiled by job and career community Glassdoor.

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How to: Prepare and Conduct the Perfect Job Interview

Social Talent

'You’ve trawled through hundreds of potential candidates, you’ve used your sourcing skills to find a great candidate shortlist and the only thing between you and placing the perfect candidate in the open position you have, is “The Job Interview” And there lies the problem for many recruiters and hiring managers – the interview process.

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Only 2 Weeks Until Mobile Recruitment Awards Entries Close

Web Based Recruitment

'Mobile, Video & Online Recruitment Marketing Experts Job & Recruitment Videos. Video Recruitment Marketing. Candidate ATM. Training Courses. Mobile Recruitment Video Training Course. Recruitment Events. Contact Us. About Us. Press & Media. Blog. Only 2 Weeks Until Mobile Recruitment Awards Entries Close. January 27, 2015 By Mike Taylor Leave a Comment There are now only two weeks to go until entries for the 2015 Mobile Recruitment Awards close on the 10th February 2015.

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8 Reasons to Attend Recruitment Conferences

NPA Worldwide

'I’m excited because just six weeks from today, members of NPAworldwide and NBN will convene for our 2015 Global Conference. This annual event brings together our members from all over the world for two days of networking, training, and trading group breakout sessions. It’s a whirlwind of noise and activity. I love how excited our members are to see old friends and make new ones.

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Talent Acquisition and the Importance of Knowing your Competition

Spark Hire

'No matter what line of business you are in, you have competition. Everyone knows this fact, but it is important to ask yourself, “Do I KNOW my competition?” How much do you know about your competition when it comes to how they treat their employees? When you understand how to compete with other businesses at attracting top talent, you are able to better position yourself and your company to bring in the best talent.

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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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Top 10 Screening Mistakes Made by Recruiters (Infographics)

Social Talent

'Are you guilty of making any of the top ten screening mistakes? Whether it was not checking a candidate’s reference “that one time” or considering interviewing more of a necessary evil than a critical skill, the chances are most of you have made a couple of mistakes along the way. So let’s explore how to put them right! P.S.

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Building a Future-Proof Brand

Glassdoor for Employers

'A brand isn’t just the pretty packaging you put around your organization, or at least it shouldn’t be if it’s meant to last. A future-proof brand is one that has the actual backing of your talent. The brand really takes root in the company culture, so organizations need to thoughtfully craft their culture today, to translate into a solid brand tomorrow.

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Split Placements ROCK!

NPA Worldwide

'A Melbourne, Australia based retail specialist recruitment agency shared this story with me. They recruit retail management roles all over Australia in metro, regional and remote locations. They have been a member of NPAworldwide since 2010. From time-to-time their clients list with them their “VERY” hard to fill vacancies. These vacancies are often in regional towns where the pool of local suitable candidates is small, and often due to higher unemployment rates and therefore lower confidence,

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Must-Read Tips For Every First-Time Manager

Spark Hire

'Taking on a management role for the first time can feel exciting at best and, at times, completely overwhelming. In order to have success as a new manager it’s important to understand the ways in which you can be most effective. If you’ve just accepted a management position and are looking for guidance, keep these ideas in mind: Be transparent with your team whenever possible.

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DOL Final Overtime Rules: Quickstart Guide for Employers

On August 30, 2023, the DOL unveiled a proposed overtime rule that would raise the weekly salary threshold under the Federal Labor Standards Act. Paycor is closely monitoring the proposal and will provide updates as new information becomes available.

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6 Intriguing Pieces of Recruitment News – 26th January 2015

Social Talent

'In the news this week: Average Tech Salaries Up 2%. Extra, extra! Read all about it! The results of Dice’s 2015 tech salary researc h have been revealed! And it’s vitally important that all tech recruiters sit up and take note, as the findings of this research will “ help you set salary ranges for specific tech positions, identify which skills require premium compensation and hire in-demand tech candidates with a solid negotiation pla n”.

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A North American's guide to TUPE

Allegis Global Solutions

'TUPE is essential for North American organisations in the UK and Europe to understand. This guide explains what you need to know.

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Late-to-Work Excuses: The Lazy and the Crazy

CareerBuilder

'Forget about kids — employees say the darndest things (when they’re running late to work). More than 1 in 5 U.S. workers (23 percent) admit to tardiness once a month on average, while as many as 14 percent do so on a weekly basis. While we can all admit to running behind schedule every now and then because of traffic delays or late trains and buses, how often have you had to wait for a judge to set bail or power through a deer herd so you could make it to the office on time?

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Employee Recognition: How it’s Done and Why it’s Vital

Spark Hire

'One of the biggest mistakes an employer can make in dealing with employees is to expect that a paycheck is a sufficient form of employee recognition. A paycheck is expected— required , actually—from an employer. But when a person has invested their time and their passion into what your company is trying to achieve—your goals, your mission, your vision—he/she wants to know that it’s appreciated, not assumed.

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The Greatest Overlooked Tool: A Recruiting Assessment Guide to Transforming Hiring

You know talent acquisition is essential to business success, but are you frustrated with hiring results? Learn how to spotlight ideal talent & match them to the right roles in your organization today by using the Greatest Overlooked Tool.

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Three Interview Questions Every Hiring Manager Should Know

SmartRecruiters

'I hope 2015 is the year we finally lay those awful job-interview scripts to rest. A human conversation is not scripted. If it’s scripted, then it’s a citizenship exam, an oral exam in school or a police interrogation. Real conversations are organic. Surely we can teach interviewers to speak to other people the way humans do. . This is the way a job interview should unfold: INTERVIEWER: So, Denise, how were our directions?

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Candidates Don’t Give A Crap About Klout.

Recruiting Daily

'If you think that Klout, Kred or any of the other measurements of “influence” are going to be the determining factor in your 2015 recruiting success, you’re full of crap. Or at least, fooling yourself. Now, don’t get me wrong. Your online presence is important, sure. But when it comes down to getting an offer accepted, if you think that the number of Twitter followers you have or some social media influence measurement is going to help you close a candidate over the comp

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3 in 4 IT Employers to Offer Higher Starting Salaries

CareerBuilder

'Attracting top IT talent is tough in a competitive industry that’s filled with lush startups and big-name brands. IT employers are looking for new options to combat these hiring challenges by highlighting the perks of working with them — mainly in the form of financial incentives. For instance, nearly 9 in 10 will raise wages for current employees, while 3 in 4 will offer higher starting salaries for new employees.

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How to Tell When It’s Time to Let An Employee Go

Spark Hire

'Parting ways with an employee is never pleasant, even for the most experienced managers. However, doing so is necessary in order to keep your company productive. If you’re on the fence about whether it’s time to let go of a member of your team, ask yourself these questions: What’s their attitude like? One bad attitude within your organization can be poisonous to the whole company.

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Small HR, Big Impact: Boosting Employee Engagement and Excellence with Innovative HR Tech

Speaker: Aino Ilkka - People and Culture Lead at KAITO Insight

In the fast-paced landscape of small growth companies, harnessing the power of HR technology is the key to achieving remarkable results in employee engagement and HR management. Aino Ilkka, People and Culture Leader, will share practical tips and lessons learned through case stories and cover how to successfully source, implement, and scale HR tech for the best ROI.

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Why You Should Hire A Pessimist

SmartRecruiters

'Imagine you’re the supervisor of a team of employees. You send out an email asking for feedback on a sponsorship opportunity the company is considering. “This looks like an awesome opportunity to raise our profile!” Amy writes back. “Hmm…Do we have a sense of who the attendees are going to be? I noticed the deadline for sponsors was last Tuesday, so it seems a little suspect that they’re just reaching out to us today,” Dave replies.

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The art of engagement

Allegis Global Solutions

'Is your contingent talent engaged?

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5 Ways to Make Your Workplace Healthy in 2015

iCIMS

As obesity continues its unabated rise across American culture, more workplaces than ever are struggling to find ways to help promote wellness in the workplace. Here’s how you can get started.

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How to Deal with Difficult Employees

Spark Hire

'A difficult employee can change the whole tone within an office, causing morale to drop and tense relationships to form. As a manager, it’s your duty to come up with a way to work around these problems, ensuring that everyone is at their most productive. Here are a few common types of problematic employees that you may encounter in your office, with solutions on how to cope: The issue: An employee who complains constantly.

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Ask an Expert: Stump Our I-9 Pros With Your Compliance Questions

Speaker: Chapelle Ryon, CEO of WorkBright

Ensuring I-9 compliance has never been more important…or more confusing. If you’ve struggled to find answers to your specific I-9 and compliance questions, join WorkBright, the experts in remote I-9 onboarding, for a free webinar where a panel of industry leaders will discuss: I-9 compliance tips and best practices Pros and cons of I-9 Alternative Procedure Exploring other options to facilitate I-9 remotely Open audience Q&A for all things I-9 compliance Bring your questions and hear from I-

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You’ve Probably Already Read This Already.

Snark Attack

'One of my contributors recently complained, after about six months of blogging, that it was becoming increasingly difficult to say things about recruiting that they hadn’t already said before. I couldn’t agree more. My friend Maren Hogan wrote a great post yesterday about how so many blog posts are more or less redundant, since they’ve […].

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Excellence is a Habit, Not an Act

Brandon Hall

'A couple of weeks ago, I had the distinct pleasure of attending my first Nerd Nite here in Austin. For those of you who – like me – are not super hip on what’s cool these days, Nerd Nite is a monthly event held in more than 75 cities across the globe during which several folks speak on various topics across all disciplines. Little did I know that when they say “topics across all disciplines” they really mean all disciplines.

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5 Ways to Make Your Workplace Healthy in 2015

iCIMS

As obesity continues its unabated rise across American culture, more workplaces than ever are struggling to find ways to help promote wellness in the workplace. Here’s how you can get started.

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