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Employer Brand Is About the Business (Not Just Recruiting)

Proactive Talent

Think about the Compensation Specialist who approved the leveling and salary band. Think about the recruiter who wrote the job description, screened the candidate, and enticed them into becoming very interested in the role. Those things happen because a company knows how to leverage its employer brand. Of course not.

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

Hireology

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. So it’s more important than ever to do all that you can to ensure you’re an employer of choice in the industry.

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Hiring in a Booming Economy

Avature

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are now fewer unemployed people than job openings—a first since the 2008 recession. Drip campaigns are a great way to boost your employer brand and keep your company’s name top-of-mind when employees begin a job search.

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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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8 Industry-Rocking Recruitment News Stories to Sink Your Teeth Into this Week – 20th June 2016

Social Talent

Here’s everything we know about the acquisition so far: Microsoft considered acquiring LinkedIn around 2008 for $1.5 According to statistics from The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed, since the start of the economic downturn in 2008, the UK has seen a 36% rise in the number of people choosing to become freelance.

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8 Intriguing Recruitment News Items this Week – 11th January 2016

Social Talent

While compensation naturally plays a role, the leadership of the company and work-life balance are all VERY important to today’s candidates. Copying-and-pasting one generic InMail to dozens of candidates is ineffective, rude and will hurt your employer brand in the long run. Your chances of a response will increase by 27%.

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How to improve your employer brand

Workable

Employer branding is important. Companies with strong brands (a good reputation among employees) attract high-quality candidates more easily, can hire more selectively and have a lower cost-per-hire than companies with blander brands. Building a good employer brand means learning what employees want.