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Got a Failure to Communicate? Soft Skills Matter More Than You Think

ExactHire Recruiting

A recent telephone survey conducted by Adecco Staffing to 500 executives sheds some light on this topic, and the results generated from that phone survey might not be that shocking. 44% of those surveyed reported the gap they experience most often is based on a lack of soft skills. How to Screen for Soft Skills Soft skills.

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You May Be Overlooking One in Three Candidates — Here’s How to Change That

Linkedin Talent Blog

And if your company uses background-check software, you may be screening them out before you have a chance to see what they’re made of. Contrary to popular belief,” says a recent study from the nonprofit research group RAND , “most who enter the criminal justice system ultimately desist from crime. Working Chance , a U.K.

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Summer Hammons: Finding Her Way into Diversity, Equity, and Belonging

Recruiting Daily Advisor

Shortly after graduating college, she was offered an administrative assistant position with a nonprofit. This was a highly visible project that included focus groups and a firm-wide survey. Some of the things we have implemented include screening job descriptions for language bias and requiring diverse hiring teams.

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Creating an Inclusive Landscape: Strategies for HR and Leadership

Recruiting Daily Advisor

A recent national survey focusing on employment inclusion conducted by SourceAmerica® found almost half of respondents believe individuals with disabilities are not given equal opportunities for employment and advancement in the workplace. According to a recent employer survey from JAN , “providing accommodations is not costly.

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Ethical Employer Branding: How to Attract Candidates With Shared Values

Eightfold

companies recently received a federal tax cut, outdoor clothing company Patagonia decided to donate its $10 million to nonprofit environmental groups committed to fighting the effects of climate change. Further, 91 percent of Dun & Bradstreet employees surveyed report that they “feel good about the ways we contribute to the community.”.

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Leveraging generative AI in talent acquisition

PowerToFly

And with innovations like unprecedented efficiency in resume screening, enhanced candidate matching, and predictive hiring analysis underway, it’s true that the potential for total TA transformation can’t be overstated. In a 2022 Eightfold AI survey of over 1,000 HR employees, 73% already reported using AI for recruitment and hiring.

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The Practical Guide to Hiring Candidates with Diverse Backgrounds

Vervoe

A study by Deloitte found that 23% of those surveyed had left their job for a more inclusive work culture. Replace resume screening with an on-the-job simulation like Vervoe’s skill assessments. Customize each skill test with questions and assessments that mimic the tasks required from the new hire.