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

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Sourcing Remains the Number One Recruitment Priority of 2016. According to research from our Newton User Insights*, 55% of our respondents list sourcing top talent as their number one challenge. This makes sense, considering that sourcing is the fuel that keeps the recruitment fire burning. Passive Candidates.

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Which Should I Hire: 1099 Contractor vs. Employee

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This doesn’t mean that some W2 employees don’t try to take advantage of their company; just that it is easier to ensure a W2 is doing their work because you are usually their sole source of income. Regular W2 employees require that companies pay payroll taxes, unemployment, and workers compensation (i.e., Recruiting.

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Are Recruiting & HR Certifications Worth It?

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Throw in certification programs from AIRS, NAPS, Social Talent, The People Sourcing Certification, The Sourcing Institute AND Linked-In, and you’ve got yourself quite a headache! Compensation and benefits (19%). The People Sourcing Certification – CPSP-1, CPSP-2. appeared first on Newton Software.

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What the New Overtime Rule Means for Recruiters

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This has major implications for employers, as they will be forced to overhaul the compensation structure and job classifications of many early to mid-management positions by the effective date of December 1st. As a result, their time to hire may increase because they will need to spend more time sourcing and vetting candidates.

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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. As with all recruitment efforts, companies must consider where they will be sourcing candidates, as this will directly affect the quality and type of hire.

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Leveraging Performance Reviews to Improve Hiring

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For example, if an employee achieves an average score of 7, does that mean they do or do not qualify for some sort of compensation increase? The post Leveraging Performance Reviews to Improve Hiring appeared first on Newton Software. Or, does the employee need to score between 9-10 for a significant raise?

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Newton Recruiting Insights – Filling Open Positions is the #2 Recruitment Priority of 2016

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Previously , we discussed how to build out an effective sourcing strategy to draw in top talent and build out your pipeline. Sourcing gives you the fuel, now you need an effective strategy in place to close those candidates. We already discussed the intense competition for sourcing candidates. Compensation.

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