Greg Savage
DECEMBER 8, 2014
'I don’t like recruitment Christmas parties. And I have been to a few. At least 50 I would say. 50? How old are you Greg? 100? No, not quite. But 35 years in this biz, and many years where I went to several parties, across various offices of the businesses I ran, means I have […].
The Whiteboard
DECEMBER 11, 2014
'I’m having to bash today’s blog out in quite a hurry I’m afraid (or maybe that’s a good thing – you decide). Apparently there’s a load of kiwi websites down this morning, and with this blog being one of them, there’s not much time to write. Thanks to everyone who made it to our final #RicePowWow of 2014 last night. If you weren’t able to make it, or perhaps didn’t want to attend (hey, it’s cool by me, you sit there cold calling people who don’t want to hear from you while the smarter recruiters
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ExactHire Recruiting
DECEMBER 7, 2014
Thanksgiving. Christmas. New Years Day. Each of these holidays is unique. The first is primarily celebrated in the U.S.–though similar holidays are found around the world. The second began as a Christian holiday, but is now celebrated by people of many faiths. The last one is pretty universal, assuming you follow the gregorian calendar (my favorite calendar by the way).
Web Based Recruitment
DECEMBER 8, 2014
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Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch
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Social Talent
DECEMBER 11, 2014
'It’s been a long time since we’ve done this folks, but we’re delighted once again to bring to you ten memes and ten recruitment related comic gems, otherwise known as “ The Best Recruitment Memes of All Time “! Happy Friday Recruiters! Enjoy and we’ll see you next week. P.S. Don’t miss out on parts one , two , three and four.
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Spark Hire
DECEMBER 11, 2014
'An increase in demand for skilled workers, especially in operations, engineering, IT, and sales has led to a completely different job market, where companies are forced to compete against each other to attract the talent they need. And most recruiters expect that competition will be even greater in 2015, so they are planning to invest more in social and mobile recruiting as well as referrals.
NPA Worldwide
DECEMBER 9, 2014
'Exciting times are reportedly ahead for independent recruiting firms as the REC Jobs Outlook Survey recently reported a 9% growth in the next two years. For firms, this is a good time of the year to focus on a sector that is rapidly growing, or try to change their focus to include those industries that have hit the top of the list. For students and job seekers, a new survey from Michigan State University has reported that hiring for new graduates is expected to jump by 16% next year.
Social Talent
DECEMBER 9, 2014
'Where would we be without technology huh? Well we might have more kids playing outside and actual conversations at the dinner table for once, but we certainly wouldn’t be able to source candidates in the speedy, efficient way most of us do now. Technology has revolutionised the recruitment industry. From ATS to online job boards and from Google to LinkedIn, a lot has changed over the years and a lot more change is on it’s way.
Glassdoor for Employers
DECEMBER 12, 2014
'Here at Zerve , we are honored and thrilled to be recognized as one of the best places to work in the U.S. for companies with less than 1,000 employees ! Since our founding in 2003, we have had a fanatical focus on providing a world-class employee experience, and creating a unique and phenomenal (Zervey!) culture. It is the secret to our 12 years of success.
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.
Spark Hire
DECEMBER 12, 2014
'When your hiring process drags and drags, you’re not doing anyone involved any favors. You’re sucking up your hiring manager’s time, and causing applicants to get frustrated. Yet if you don’t make a conscious effort to streamline the process, it’s easy for it to drag on for weeks or even months. Here are some easy ways to achieve a more effortless, efficient hiring process: Set up a separate space for job applications.
SmartRecruiters
DECEMBER 11, 2014
'Where to post job openings? Niche job boards attract top talent, giving you quality candidates with experience or interest in your specific industry (* Updated April 22, 2014). The best job search sites to post jobs include not only niche job boards, but also niche communities and publications. SmartRecruiters has posted 400,000+ jobs for 65,000+ companies.
Social Talent
DECEMBER 8, 2014
'Jobseekers, what if I told you there is a two minute exercise that any anyone can do, almost anywhere, that is scientifically proven to change our hormonal levels that in turn configures our brains to make us more assertive, confident, comfortable and less reactive to stress. That is also proven to significantly improve how others rate us in evaluative situations such as interviews.
Glassdoor for Employers
DECEMBER 10, 2014
'Opower is a technology company that uses behavioral science, data management, and insightful analytics to transform the way utilities relate to their customers. Chrissy Glover, Opower’s employee brand manager and 2014 Glassdoor Talent Warrior , shares why Opower is a best place to work, according to employees. How Opower became a Best Place to Work.
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Spark Hire
DECEMBER 6, 2014
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SmartRecruiters
DECEMBER 8, 2014
'At HRTechTank San Francisco, presentations and discussions focused on the evolution of the roles of Human Resource Professionals and Talent Acquisition Leaders, as well as, what that means for the adoption of future recruitment technologies. “It all comes down to the areas in the industry where HR Tech can actually add value,” said TEqV investment advisor and HRTechTank co-organizer Taras Polischuk.
Social Talent
DECEMBER 10, 2014
'They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but should you seriously consider asking Santa for a face lift this year… ? I jest, I jest! But in all seriousness, can your physical make-up REALLY affect your chances of getting the job? Do we live in that superficial a world? Well, this infographic explores just that question and whether or not it pays to be pretty: Top Takeaways: The average callback rate for a typically ‘attractive’ woman is 54%.
Glassdoor for Employers
DECEMBER 11, 2014
'We are thrilled to be honored to be a Glassdoor Best Place to Work. Keeping our team strong and maintaining our great corporate culture has been a top priority for us from day one. It’s great to know that that effort has been recognized by the people who matter most – Team CARFAX. As we look back on the past year, we’ve identified how we got here, and wanted to share a few things we learned along the way.
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Spark Hire
DECEMBER 11, 2014
'During the holidays business may seem especially slow and the days can pass by like molasses. You may be tempted to kick up your feet and take it easy, but why not take advantage of the extra time on your hands by maximizing your recruiting efforts? There are several ways you can make the most of the business holiday drag: 1. Show top talent the attention they deserve.
NPA Worldwide
DECEMBER 11, 2014
'Today’s post is courtesy of guest blogger Kimberley Chesney. Kimberley is the owner of Prime Management Group in Canada, with offices in London and Kitchener (Ontario). Kimberley is a long-time volunteer for NPAworldwide, currently serving as Immediate Past Chair of our Board of Directors. In the world of contingency recruiting, nothing is more frustrating than working so hard to find excellent candidates and then having your client go silent.
Social Talent
DECEMBER 7, 2014
'In the news this week: New Grad Hiring is on the Rise (but will it Overstretch Recruiters?). According to a new study from Michigan State University , hiring for new grads is expected to jump by 16% in 2015. To put that figure in perspective, last year’s grad hiring increased by just 7%. But while the results of the study, which surveyed nearly 5,700 employers, is great news for students graduating in the spring of 2015, next year is already shaping up to be more chaotic and fast-paced fo
Glassdoor for Employers
DECEMBER 9, 2014
'Understanding your employer brand. Think about the hiring process at your organization. What is your top priority? Unsurprisingly, 62% of companies say strengthening their employer brand is their top priority. According to a new Brandon Hall report , organizations that choose to prioritize their employer brand and focus on managing it are 250% more likely to rate their overall talent acquisition efforts as “highly effective.
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.
Spark Hire
DECEMBER 9, 2014
'Videos have become an integral part of most people’s everyday life. It seems that as videos become easier to access and implement, one can’t go an entire day without some kind of interaction with video. Videos are being used to instantaneously share information and connect with anyone around the world. Spark Hire’s new e-Course, “From Chat To Interviews: What Video Has Done And Will Do For Us”, discusses the role videos play in today’s world, particularly for companies looking to quickly fill t
CareerBuilder
DECEMBER 8, 2014
'Learning algebra, studying the periodic table of elements, reading about world history … writing code. While the first three activities are a common part of curriculum in schools across the country, computer sciences and programming is still largely absent or marginalized. In fact, 25 states currently don’t allow students to count computer science courses toward high school graduation.
SmartRecruiters
DECEMBER 9, 2014
'This column originally appeared on Inc. Here are the 5 reasons CEOs should offer unlimited vacation in 2015. As a CEO, do the words “unlimited vacation” cause cold sweats and an overwhelming urge to hide all your employees’ passports? If so, you aren’t alone–most CEOs have some discomfort around the concept of unlimited vacation, which explains why only 1 percent of U.S. companies offer this program.
Glassdoor for Employers
DECEMBER 10, 2014
'To help employers understand what it takes to become a Best Place to Work, Tom Gardner, CEO of Motley Fool , the top employer among small and mid-sized businesses in the US, shares what the honor means to him and how the team got here…two years in a row. Learn how you can make the most of your brand on Glassdoor and ways to increase employee engagement like responding to reviews.
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.
NPA Worldwide
DECEMBER 9, 2014
'Exciting times are reportedly ahead for independent recruiting firms as the REC Jobs Outlook Survey recently reported a 9% growth in the next two years. For firms, this is a good time of the year to focus on a sector that is rapidly growing, or try to change their focus to include those industries that have hit the top of the list. For students and job seekers, a new survey from Michigan State University has reported that hiring for new graduates is expected to jump by 16% next year.
CareerBuilder
DECEMBER 10, 2014
'You don’t have any control over what you’re doing in HR. You don’t. Your job — and the tools you use to do your job — are decided for you by marketing firms and consultants in rooms with big white boards and flat screens and caffeinated beverages. You don’t have a choice in the matter. It’s like believing you are ‘choosing’ to buy a $7 cup of coffee or a $5 bag of “organic” potato chips.
SmartRecruiters
DECEMBER 11, 2014
'Originally published as “The Horrible Truth About Online Job Applications.” A guy called us up and said “I have a story I have to tell you.”. “Tell us!” we said. “Okay,” said the young man, whom we’ll call Jim. “I got laid off from my job in September, but I wasn’t panicking because I got a little severance and also because I can still do a small amount of consulting for my old employer.
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