Sat.Sep 09, 2017 - Fri.Sep 15, 2017

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The candidate response that nearly made me cry

Greg Savage

Last week, I was sitting opposite a recruiter in the Consult Recruitment Newmarket office, in Auckland. She had just called a candidate in response to her application. The candidate burst into tears. “I have applied for hundreds of jobs, and you are the first one to respond!” It almost had me in tears! All recruiters, […].

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Talent Innovation Summit: Crush Your Next HR Implementation with John Vlastelica and Friends

Lever

A skilled moderator can make the vital difference between a mediocre panel discussion and a standout one. We've seen John Vlastelica, Managing Director at Recruiting Toolbox Inc , in action as a moderator before, and we can confirm he is one of the best in the business - quick-thinking, super-knowledgeable, and not afraid to call BS if he hears it. In just 8 days, John will lead a lively discussion on how to crush your next HR tech implementation with our panelists - Mike Podobnik of Medallia, M

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How To Set Your 2018 Recruiting Goals

JazzHR

When it comes to recruitment, you can’t afford to stand still. You need to keep up with the latest trends, keep an eye on your competitors, and develop effective strategies for making the best hires. And to get real results, you also need to put time aside to set periodic recruiting goals. Establishing targeted goals will help inform and drive your strategies, and keep you at the top of your game.

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5 Simple Ways To Engage With Your Employees

Social Talent

Yesterday we talked about how important it is to challenge your workforce and how it helps to keep your employees engaged in the long run. Today, we’re going to give you 5 examples of how to do just that! Some businesses struggle to engage with their employees. This usually results workers feeling undervalued and underwhelmed by their employers efforts to cater for their needs.

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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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Assessing Recruiters for Grit

The Whiteboard

Hello Friday Whiteboard readers. Today’s blog has already been written, about a topic you might naturally expect me to be commenting upon, but due to some technical issues it has been a little bit delayed. I will post the blog once we have been given the all clear on the technical issues causing the delay, which will hopefully be later on today… In the meantime I should take this opportunity to thank Talegent for putting on a very interesting breakfast presentation this morning ab

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The Shift into A.I. Recruiting

Leoforce

I’m proud to introduce our guest blogger this month, Jack Spain , our business and partnership development lead. With over 40 years of experience in the technology field, over 20 years of strategically advising business development and partnerships, 3 published books, and an irrevocable passion for technology and creating strategic business partnerships, we are proud to have Jack and his pristine expertise and leadership on the Leoforce team.

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Workers Who Feel Challenged Are More Engaged (Infographic)

Social Talent

Keeping Employees Engaged. Employees who are challenged regularly are more engaged in their work according to a recent study. Assigning your employees with tasks will motivate them in the long scheme of things, and will ultimately add to their development. Having a productive workplace is important for any business to succeed. If your employees aren’t motivated, it could lead to employees moving elsewhere in search for greater opportunities.

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Employee Handbook

Workable

From a code of conduct to benefits and perks to employment details, this employee handbook template has everything you need to start your own company policies. What is an employee handbook? An employee handbook is a document that communicates your company’s mission, policies and expectations. Employers give this to employees to clarify their rights and responsibilities while they’re employed with the company.

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How to Widen Your Talent Pool by Fishing in the Gig Economy

Lever

There are more than 16 million Americans working at least 15 hours per week in a consulting, contract, freelance, or on-call capacity. Many participate in the gig economy as their sole source of income, with 3.2 million of them earning over $100,000 per year. Others participate as a “side hustle,” either to pursue a passion project or help make ends meet.

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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 Shift into A.I. Recruiting

Leoforce

I’m proud to introduce our guest blogger this month, Jack Spain , our business and partnership development lead. With over 40 years of experience in the technology field, over 20 years of strategically advising business development and partnerships, 3 published books, and an irrevocable passion for technology and creating strategic business partnerships, we are proud to have Jack and his pristine expertise and leadership on the Leoforce team.

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Workers Who Feel Challenged Are More Engaged (Infographic)

Social Talent

Keeping Employees Engaged. Employees who are challenged regularly are more engaged in their work according to a recent study. Assigning your employees with tasks will motivate them in the long scheme of things, and will ultimately add to their development. Having a productive workplace is important for any business to succeed. If your employees aren’t motivated, it could lead to employees moving elsewhere in search for greater opportunities.

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The Pros and Cons of the Independent Contractor: W2 or 1099?

SimplyHired

The post The Pros and Cons of the Independent Contractor: W2 or 1099? appeared first on Simply Hired Blog.

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Talent Innovation Summit Countdown: Cirque du Soleil Unveils their Stand-out Candidate Experience Tricks

Lever

Ever wondered how Cirque du Soleil creates such surreal, immersive shows for their audiences? Or how performers master imagination-defying acrobatics while also telling powerful stories? Yeah, we’ve wondered that for a while too. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to answer that for you at our Talent Innovation Summit. What we can give you, however, is a look at the magic behind their remarkable candidate experience.

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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 Shift into A.I. Recruiting

Leoforce

I’m proud to introduce our guest blogger this month, Jack Spain , our business and partnership development lead. With over 40 years of experience in the technology field, over 20 years of strategically advising business development and partnerships, 3 published books, and an irrevocable passion for technology and creating strategic business partnerships, we are proud to have Jack and his pristine expertise and leadership on the Leoforce team.

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5 Tips for Writing An Irresistible Cold Recruitment E-mail

Social Talent

If you are a recruiter working on hard to fill positions, chances are you have cold called and emailed hundreds of candidates. Most recruiters I know have 10–15% conversion rates on emails. If marketers and sales people had a similar conversion rate, they would be out of their jobs soon! As recruiters, when we are sourcing, it is imperative that we put our sales hats on and think like sales reps.

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What You Need to Know About a Career in Digital Marketing

SimplyHired

The post What You Need to Know About a Career in Digital Marketing appeared first on Simply Hired Blog.

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The Business Impact of Recruiting Your Own Employees

Symphony Talent

When you think of Staples, you probably remember the former slogan, “That was easy,” along with those ubiquitous red “easy” buttons. (At some point in life, you know. The post The Business Impact of Recruiting Your Own Employees appeared first on SmashFly Blog.

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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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The Latest Recruitment Technology Trends and How to Really Use Them

Yoh

Technology is the way of life practically for everyone in all industries, not only in the future but also in this present time. In the field of recruitment, the impact of technology is becoming more pronounced in terms of enhancing the hiring experience for both the candidates and the hiring teams.

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5 Simple Ways To Engage With Your Employees

Social Talent

Yesterday we talked about how important it is to challenge your workforce and how it helps to keep your employees stay engaged in the long run. Today, we’re going to give you 5 examples of how to do just that! Some businesses struggle to engage with their employees. This usually results in workers feeling undervalued and underwhelmed by their employers efforts to cater for their needs.

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Best Cities for Jobs, 2017: How Employers Can Stand Out

Glassdoor for Employers

Glassdoor has just released the Best Cities for Jobs in 2017, which ranks the top U.S. cities according to their Glassdoor City Score, a figure determined by weighing three factors equally: how easy it is to get a job, how affordable it is to live there, and how satisfied employees are working there.

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Are Recruiting & HR Certifications Worth It?

Newton Software

If you’re trying to get ahead and stay up to date in the HR and recruiting industry, you might be wondering if getting a recruiting certification is worth it. If you’re confused, you’re not alone. Recruiting is one of the few professional industries out there with no real standardized “track” or academic discipline that prepares someone for success in the field.

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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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5 Metrics to Measure How Effective Your Recruitment Team Is

FireFish Software

To help you measure how effective your recruitment team is, we’ve put together a list of 5 metrics to consider. From focusing on results, to looking at less tangible soft skills, here’s what you should look for when measuring your recruitment team’s effectiveness….

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5 Tips for Writing An Irresistible Cold Recruitment E-mail

Social Talent

If you are a recruiter working on hard to fill positions, chances are you have cold called and emailed hundreds of candidates. Most recruiters I know have 10–15% conversion rates on emails. If marketers and sales people had a similar conversion rate, they would be out of their jobs soon! As recruiters, when we are sourcing, it is imperative that we put our sales hats on and think like sales reps.

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The Candidate Journey Is Not Linear

Symphony Talent

I have a confession to make: I’m over “the funnel.” (Shhh, don’t tell the Marketing Gods.) I’ll level set with you: this ubiquitous funnel has some value. It’s. The post The Candidate Journey Is Not Linear appeared first on SmashFly Blog.

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How to Create Job Titles that Crush

Glassdoor for Employers

Attract the right candidates with position descriptions that grab attention and sell the role.

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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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How to Get a Client Relationship Moving Again

FireFish Software

You’ve recognised a great lead and identified the best person to talk to about their recruitment strategy. Everything is going well. But then the conversation stalls, your prospect just isn’t picking up the phone or answering your emails and it doesn’t look like you’re ever going to move things forward. Never fear though, we’ve got 4 great suggestions to help you get things back on track.

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SocialTalent: The Future of Work

Social Talent

As you know, we at SocialTalent are planning for the future of work. Our vision is to change how people work and to measure the Return on Learning (ROL). We wouldn’t rush ahead and make a decision without running it by you first! You’ve been with us every step of the way during this transformation. To date, you have helped us pick our brand new logo – which you did in your thousands!

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How Will Technology Play a Role in the Future of Recruiting?

Undercover Recruiter

The rapid pace of technology has transformed many aspects of work, and life for that matter. We are more productive, efficient and innovative because of it, and the recruitment industry has been no exception to it. Candidates have never been more accessible, and the rise of mobile and social media has truly altered the ways in which. View Article. How Will Technology Play a Role in the Future of Recruiting?