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Newton User Insights – Sourcing Top Talent is the #1 Recruitment Priority of 2016

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According to research from our Newton User Insights*, 55% of our respondents list sourcing top talent as their number one challenge. At Newton, when we think about our own sourcing strategy, we like to break it into two buckets – sourcing for passive candidates and sourcing for active candidates. Passive Candidates.

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Why the Candidate Intake is Crucial to Boost Job Offer Acceptance Rates

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Their current base salary and any other compensation factors such as bonus, commissions, equity, benefits, etc (total package). Discussions around salary can be uncomfortable, but collecting compensation information is crucial to crafting a successful job offer. The candidate’s expected future income. What are they going to take?

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How Recruiters Can Earn a Seat at the Strategy Table

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To get a coveted seat at executive leadership meetings, recruiters have to demonstrate that top-notch recruitment drives costs down, profits up, and helps build a work culture capable of achieving their company’s long-term goals. In fact, a top performer can be worth 10-100x their annual compensation for each year they remain at the company.

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Employee Turnover – Reducing Churn in your Company

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Hostile Company Culture. Is the company culture toxic? Is the employee compensation package competitive? For example, many employees leave their current employer because they’ve found a higher paying job and/or a better compensation package. Misuse of Skillset. Poor Recognition Program. Poor Working Condition.

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In the Era of Low Unemployment, Here’s How to Find the Right Candidate

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This often places more strain on existing employees, souring the company culture – the catch-22 being that job seekers increasingly place high importance on a positive company culture. Boosting Compensation. Insight tests will help you find a cohesive fit for the culture and position. Importing Talent from Abroad.

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Hiring Seasonal Employees – When, Why, and How

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Most job listings contain a description that contains items like job responsibilities, company details, compensation, work schedule, qualifications, etc. Finally, although seasonal employees are so crucial to company’s success during the busiest times of the year, it’s important to also hire for cultural fit. Request A Demo.

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The 25 Best HR & Recruiting Blogs in 2018

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Our Favorite Recent Post: Leadership or Culture: Which Comes First. Tackling more high level topics such as employment law and benefits/compensation, Human Resource Executive is written primarily for Vice Presidents and Directors of Human Resources. Talent Culture. If you care about your company culture (and you should!)

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