Sat.Feb 07, 2015 - Fri.Feb 13, 2015

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(Even more) Terrifying recruitment stories. In 6 words!

Greg Savage

'‘Terrifying recruitment stories. In 6 words’, caught the imagination of many. 12,000 unique blog views, dozens of blog comments, and endless social media shares are testament to that. So, this week, we reprise the concept, but this time with the best 6-word recruiter stories, from our readers! And there are some crackers here. All taken […].

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How Can I Improve My Background Checking Process? – Whiteboard [VIDEO]

ExactHire Recruiting

There are many things to consider when it comes to trying to improve the background checking process for your organization. In this video, Jeff Hallam discusses items such as the source of background check record data; the difference in court record reporting at the county vs. state level; the importance of having good legal counsel; having an awareness of EEOC guidelines; and, how to automate the background check process to improve the candidate experience and shorten the time involved with col

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50 Shades of… Recruitment

Social Talent

'It’s fastest-selling paperback of all time. It’s topped best-seller lists around the world. It’s sold over 100 million copies. It’s been translated into 52 languages. And this weekend it’s coming to a cinema near you. That’s right ladies and gentlemen, 50 Shades of Grey is about to have it’s wicked way with us!

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Wellington Recruiters Finally at Peace with AOG Contract

The Whiteboard

'They say there are five stages of grief : Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and, finally, Acceptance. When Wellington’s recruiters had the All of Government recruitment services contract foisted upon them back in 2012, they were told in tender documents that one of the chief aims of the exercise was to cut $30 million from the Government’s annual agency recruitment spend.

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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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Recruiter like Marketer: A/B Test Your Job Descriptions

Glassdoor for Employers

'If you’ve read it in a blog post once, you’ve seen it re-tweeted, re-shared and re-posted 1000x: Recruiting=marketing. Or to some degree, recruiters should adopt elements of marketing into their strategy for continued success. The fine folks at Glassdoor allowed and Matt Charney and I to wax poetic on this very topic this past week. During our presentation (hat tip Matt on the heavy-lifting) we introduced the 4-Step Marketing Process and shared some ways you as a recruiter can roll up your slee

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The Best Source of Contractors You NEVER Knew About

Social Talent

'Ssssh! We’re about to let you in on a little secret. Bathed under the California sun, in a place they call Mountain View, lies the headquarters of the best source of freelance contractors you never knew about and that you’d LOVE to start talking to! Elance is the “ world’s most-trusted ” online staffing platform and is home to over 8 million registered freelance professionals from more than 180 countries, 75% of whom have a bachelors, masters, professional or doctorate degree,

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33 insanely awesome job ads

Beamery

'Writing job ads is tricky at the best of times. You know that you’re offering a great opportunity, but how do you tell potential applicants? It’s also becoming more and more important to stand out from the crowd and write better job ads - you need talented candidates to choose you over your competitors. Some companies are tackling the issue by running creative recruitment campaigns to capture the imagination of the very best candidates.

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How to Recruit Me: Marketing Manager

Glassdoor for Employers

'Hold the ping-pong tables and video games: recruiting for marketing roles shouldn’t rely on happy hours or entertainment in the office. Instead, focusing on your company’s brand, culture , interview process and perks will get you much farther. In today’s recruiting world, it’s easy for companies to feel pressured to keep up with the tech giants of the world.

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2 Ways to Retain your Remote Employee

Spark Hire

'Being responsible for a remote employee is not as simple as many people think. I know because I have been in your shoes as a hiring manager, trying to include a remote employee in spite of the difficult hurdles. Not only do you need to make sure this employee is a part of the team, but you also need to make sure that you are not ignoring your remote employee.

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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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Be Lucky! Entries Close Friday 13th February 2015 For Mobile Recruitment Awards

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. Be Lucky! Entries Close Friday 13th February 2015 For Mobile Recruitment Awards. February 11, 2015 By Mike Taylor Leave a Comment.

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5 Tips for Small Recruitment Firms to Remember

NPA Worldwide

'“You can always train on the technical side”, states Hilarie Geary of Executive Connections during an interview with Business Advice Centre regarding top recruitment tips for small businesses. Since the recession, many changes have occurred in the recruiting process, the top being that strong candidates have become a commodity. As an independent recruitment firm with limited resources, sourcing top talent can sometimes be difficult but knowing the warning signs and following some of the followi

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The Hidden Flaw In Behavioral Interview Questions

SmartRecruiters

'We’ve all used behavioral interview questions—questions that ask job candidates to recount a past experience so we can assess their likely future performance. In theory, behavioral interview questions should work just fine (because past behavior is usually a decent predictor of future behavior). But most interviewers ask behavioral questions in a way that gives away the correct answer and thus ruins the question’s effectiveness.

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How to Overcome the Major Challenges of Owning a Business

Spark Hire

'For many people, owning their own business is a lifelong goal, and bringing this dream to life feels like nothing short of a miracle. However, while they may be living their dream career every day, there are also a number of challenges that make entrepreneurship difficult. These are the common struggles that you may face as you become a business owner, along with solutions about how to move past them: The issue: Learning how to be your own boss.

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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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5 Key Components of High Performance Recruitment Marketing

Symphony Talent

'This post is inspired by the new Research Brief by Brandon Hall Group’s Kyle Lagunas, “5 Key Components of High Performance Recruitment Marketing.” The report is a tremendous read and available for free download here ! When we talk about recruitment marketing and transformation in how employers look to strategically attract and engage the consumer-minded candidate, we often are scattered in where recruitment marketing fits into the overall talent acquisition strategy and the c

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Is Your Recruiting Website Up-to-Date?

NPA Worldwide

'Today’s guest blogger is Anne Downing with Demetrio & Associates, LLC located in greater Phoenix, Arizona. Demetrio & Associates is a boutique recruitment firm that has clients across the US as well as in international locations. The firm places candidates in sales & marketing, advertising, wireless and software positions. Anne is currently serving the NPAworldwide Board of Directors.

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6 Harsh truths that will make you a better recruiter

Beamery

'“I am convinced that nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people. At the end of the day you bet on people, not on strategies” – Larry Bossidy. The phrase you are what you eat translates nicely to recruitment. Companies are built on great employees – hiring is therefore the most important thing we do. There are so many recruitment channels in today’s digital society that it’s increasingly difficult to stop some stuff slipping through the cracks.

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How to Handle Being a Young Manager in an Older Office

Spark Hire

'Managing a team is never easy, but it becomes especially challenging when you’re tasked with managing a group of people older than you. You may struggle to get respect from your employees, and may deal with feelings of embarrassment or guilt about your role. In order to excel as a manager when your staff members are older than you, try utilizing these strategies: Don’t be afraid to address the issue.

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From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible

Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory

Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. We’ll explore disability as a vibrant culture, understand the nuances of reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and navigate the complexities of undue hardship while challenging the status quo of accessibility practices.

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Choosing the right analytics for a true workforce advantage

Allegis Global Solutions

'A holistic approach to workforce planning analytics is needed to develop a genuine competitive edge.

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The 10 Skills Employers Most Want In 2015 Graduates

SmartRecruiters

'Can you work well on a team, make decisions and solve problems? Those are the skills employers most want when they are deciding which new college graduates to hire. The next-most-important skill: ability to communicate verbally with people inside and outside an organization. Employers also want new hires to have technical knowledge related to the job, but that’s not nearly as important as good teamwork, decision-making and communication skills, and the ability to plan and prioritize work.

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Smartphone, Dumb Recruiting: Why Mobile is a Must

Jobvite

'Jobvite’s eBook, “ Smartphone, Dumb Recruiting: Why Mobile is a Must ,” takes a look at common errors that might hinder your success, while offering critical tips to help you close the chasm that separates you from today’s young, skilled, and mobile workforce. You know mobile platforms are becoming more ubiquitous—and you know this impacts almost every department of every business on the planet.

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When Co-Worker Collaboration Turns into Canoodling

CareerBuilder

'Have you ever had a hunch that two employees may be more than just co-workers? Have you caught them looking longingly at each other across the conference table, or swore you spied them instant messaging kissing emoticons back and forth? Your eyes may not be deceiving you. According to CareerBuilder’s annual Valentine’s Day survey , 37 percent of workers have dated a co-worker, and 30 percent of those office romances have led to marriage.

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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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5 Key Components of High Performance Recruitment Marketing

Symphony Talent

'This post is inspired by the new Research Brief by Brandon Hall Group’s Kyle Lagunas, “5 Key Components of High Performance Recruitment Marketing.” The report is a tremendous read and available for free download here! When we talk about recruitment marketing and transformation in how employers look to strategically attract and engage the consumer-minded candidate, we often are scattered.

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Number of US Job Openings Rise to 14-year High; Job Quits and Hiring Up

SmartRecruiters

'WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of available jobs posted by U.S. employers rose in December to the highest level in 14 years, a sign recent strong job gains will likely continue. Employers also filled more jobs and more employees quit, two additional signs of an improving labor market. . Job openings rose 3.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted 5 million, the Labor Department said Tuesday.

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Using Mobile Platforms to Increase Candidate Engagement

iCIMS

In this webinar, we discuss what we see as the future landscape of recruiting, and go into topics like Mobile, Video Interviewing and Screening, and Search Engine Optimization.

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STEM Jobs Drive 3 of the Top 5 Metros on Labor Market 150 Index

CareerBuilder

'CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. have released the inaugural Labor Market 150 Index , a quarterly ranking of the labor markets of the largest 150 U.S. metropolitan areas. Using historical and leading indicators, the Labor Market 150 Index provides a detailed and comprehensive picture of local job markets. The index makes it clear that STEM industries – those reliant on workers with science, technology, engineering and math skills – have the ability to put cities

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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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5 Key Components of High Performance Recruitment Marketing

Symphony Talent

'This post is inspired by the new Research Brief by Brandon Hall Group’s Kyle Lagunas, “5 Key Components of High Performance Recruitment Marketing.” The report is a tremendous read and available for free download here! When we talk about recruitment marketing and transformation in how employers look to strategically attract and engage the consumer-minded candidate, we often are scattered.

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Unfilled Job Openings Climb To 14-Year High

Staffing Talk

'" Unfilled positions at U.S. companies climbed to a nearly 14-year high, while the number of Americans actually hired also went up. Is wage growth next? [.

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The three key components to a social sourcing strategy

Allegis Global Solutions

'Sourcing, technology and marketing are all vital components for social sourcing success.