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The October Jobs Report: Why You Need A Focused Approach to Hiring Talent 

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With a national unemployment rate of 6.9%, we continue to inch closer to pre-pandemic levels of employment, and have made it back to the level of unemployment that we saw two to three years after the 2008 recession. Additionally, the amount of people unemployed for 15 to 26 weeks decreased by 2.3 million to 2.6 million individuals.

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Four Strategies to Help Your Recruiter Help You Land That Role

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For example, if you feel you would do best in a small start-up, let your recruiter know from the very beginning so that you don’t waste your time–and everyone else’s–by going through rounds of screening and interviews with large organizations. Convey your compensation and benefits package expectations.

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Job Viewing Returns to Pre-COVID-19 Rates, But Varies By Industry

Linkedin Talent Blog

Consider how you can optimize your candidate screening process to handle the new volume of applicants in a fair, inclusive way. The emphasis on candidate experience over the past few years came out of the poor experiences many faced after the 2008 recession, says Tim. The industries getting fewer views-per-job have more opportunities.

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And the Oscar Goes to. the Top Talent Films of 2023

Linkedin Talent Blog

We’re talking about big screen stories that highlight how people spot great talent, foster growth, and find purpose in work. follows Arlo, whose college has helped 1,500 barbers learn their craft since 2008. In the end, he secures the contract by showing respect for great talent and compensating them for what they’re worth.

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Hiring in a Booming Economy

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are now fewer unemployed people than job openings—a first since the 2008 recession. When screening candidates, think about which skills employees must bring to the job, and which ones your bright, motivated hires can learn. Attract Employees with Growth and Development Opportunities.

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6 Anti-Discrimination Hiring Laws for Recruiters to Know

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Design employee benefits like health insurance, vacation time, and retirement plans based on someone’s age. All employees should have equal access to compensation and benefits regardless of their age group. Also, offering different compensation packages based on pregnancy status is illegal.

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How to improve your employer brand

Workable

Employees who want to learn and develop benefit from managers who are good teachers. Recruit managers by screening them for: Coaching and managerial skills. If you offer flexible working hours as a benefit, it hurts your brand and employee engagement to penalize employees for working from home. Emotional intelligence skills.