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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. Think about a great hire. Think about the employee who referred them. Think about the HRBP who approved the req.

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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. 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

TeamBuilderSearch

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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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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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. 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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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. Germany, Austria, and Switzerland have bounced back strongly from the 2008 crisis, yet temporary employment amongst the young is relatively common.

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