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I’m going to start telling (more) lies

The Whiteboard

I joke of course. So far, we’ve seen screen captures from video games passed off as real, footage from 2001 potato phones claiming to be “on the ground”, and both governments claiming authenticity of any content which promotes their cause. Candidate: And the benefits? Candidate: Is there parking? Me: Nah mate.

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How Recruiters Can Stay Resilient in a Crisis, According to LinkedIn’s Head of TA

Linkedin Talent Blog

Over the course of his career, Brendan Browne , LinkedIn’s head of recruiting, has faced multiple economic downturns, from the dot-com bust of the late 1990s to the aftermath of 9/11 and the financial crash of 2008. Back in 2001, Brendan found himself between jobs. Lean into your broader network and reach out to “loose connections”.

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Agile Recruiting Defined

Beamery

Ever since the agile manifesto came out in 2001 for the benefit of software developers, we’ve been seeing attempts to duplicate the agile principles in other fields, with varying degrees of success. It is not just a matter of slapping a word before the name of a discipline, of course. What agile recruiting looks like.

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Developing the Middle: Three Ways to Assess and Grow “Middle” Employees

FlashPoint

In 2001 President George W. This brought laughter and applause, of course, but it raises good points to consider if you’re leading an organization: what do you do with your average employees—those in the middle of the pack? And to the C students, I say, ‘You too can be President of the United States.’”.

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Talent Acquisition Teams Plan to Increase Spend on These 6 Things in 2019

Linkedin Talent Blog

With attrition at its highest rate since 2001 , boosting employee retention is high on many companies’ to-do lists. This is especially valuable for younger hires who may still be figuring out what they want their career to look like, but employees of all ages can benefit from guidance, motivation, and support.

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The Secret to Hiring Faster: Why Speed Matters

Beamery

John Zappe reports that the national average is now roughly 25 days , the highest it has been since 2001. There are clear benefits to speeding up your recruitment, but making the necessary changes can feel like an intimidating task at first. In many cases, the best candidates are off the market within 10 days! Enroll below!

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ObamaCare And The Changes In Employee Health Insurance

Staffing Talk

Among them, human capital, or the lack of good, qualified workers, worker’s comp and of course continuing changes in (and rising costs of) employee health insurance. Employment-based health benefits are the most common form of health insurance in the United States. Here’s a little context to begin.