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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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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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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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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. If you’re not already contacting the candidates in your database, put together a plan for a drip sourcing campaign. Compensation and benefits are already at new heights in many competitive fields.

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Media Staffing Perspective From 26-Year Veteran Laurie Kahn

Media Staffing Network

Laurie has received a 2008 Top 50 Most Influential Women in Radio , 1997 Recognition Award from the Center for Urban Business, Outstanding Salesperson of the Year Award from Torbet Radio, Outstanding Radio Salesperson from American Women in Radio & TV and First Place Marketing Company from the National Association of Staffing Services.

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How to improve your employer brand

Workable

Sourcing top candidates. Recruit managers by screening them for: Coaching and managerial skills. In 2008, Indiana State University officials were inspired by one student’s experiences on move-in day. Here are some more similarities between how schools and companies build better brands: How colleges build strong brands.

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How to improve your employer brand

Workable

Sourcing top candidates. Recruit managers by screening them for: Coaching and managerial skills. In 2008, Indiana State University officials were inspired by one student’s experiences on move-in day. Here are some more similarities between how schools and companies build better brands: How colleges build strong brands.