Mon.Dec 24, 2018

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Why You Should Consider Removing ‘Bachelor’s Degree’ from Your Job Requirements

Linkedin Talent Blog

It’s become rare to read a job description that doesn’t have “bachelor’s degree” in the requirements, even when the job doesn’t necessarily require college-level skills. In fact, according to a report out of the Harvard Business School , degree inflation in the United States has been especially prevalent for jobs such as administrative assistants and production supervisors.

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What Recruiters Should Avoid Doing in 2019

Undercover Recruiter

At this time of year, as well as gorging myself on chocolate and cheese, I take the time to reflect on the business year gone by, to plan my strategy for the year ahead and to review what lessons I have learned from a personal as well as professional perspective. I think it is vital. View Article. What Recruiters Should Avoid Doing in 2019 Undercover Recruiter - Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Blog.

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10 Ways to Attract the Best Candidates

RecruitLoop

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post freelance writer – James Riddle. His opinions are his own. Finding qualified candidates who will perfectly fit into your team can be a challenge. Top candidates always have numerous options, so no wonder they are extremely picky about the offers they accept. That means that combing through resumes from applicants […].

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Happy Christmas from Hireserve

Hireserve

Wow, another year has flown by faster than you can say ‘is your data GDPR compliant?’ 2018 has been a whirlwind of exciting developments for both the Hireserve team and the business. Caleb celebrated his wedding, Paul Best welcomed a baby and Mabel learned quantum physics. From a business perspective, we are delighted to welcome so many new clients and partners in 2018, and look forward to sharing some exciting projects we’ve been working on!

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.

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Hiring administrative assistants: real-world examples

Vervoe

We analyzed all the different ways our clients go about hiring administrative assistants so that we could recommend the best ways to test for administrative assistant roles. In most cases, recruiters choose a test that falls into one of two categories. The first is a simple skills test , which is quick, and fairly easy, test suited to roles with a high volume of candidates.

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How to Get Started With Compensation Design

HRsoft

Oftentimes when managers discuss pay with their employees, they encounter questions for which they may not have an answer. Employees want to know that they are receiving fair pay for their contributions, so they may wonder how their pay is linked to performance, how it compares to other salaries within the company, and likewise, how it compares to similar positions outside the organization.

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Sharing the Gift of Hope

Employment Technologies

One of the most meaningful experiences over the holidays is to offer the gift of hope. One such hope-filled organization is The Jobs Partnership, which Employment Technologies proudly supports year-round. This workforce training program uses hands-on, career development curriculum guided by mentors, to give hope to economically trapped adults. In the spirit of Christmas, I want to share a wonderful message from one of the students at their fall 2018 graduation ceremony.

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Veterans during the holiday!!

Recruiting Blogs

As we approach this holiday time, let keep in our payers, minds and hearts all of those who have served. Let’s go out of our way to help, acknowledge, and appreciate those who proved the liberties that we live under. If you know of any who are looking for work, direct them to my Vet page below, to any of the links below and also please direct them to me.

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The #1 Question When a Recruiter Takes a Job Order

Top Echelon Contracting

In a previous blog post, we addressed the three factors that contribute most directly to a recruiter’s revenue. One of those factors is the quality of the job order. The job order is a critical part of a search for. The post The #1 Question When a Recruiter Takes a Job Order appeared first on Top Echelon.

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Hiring for Culture Fit: Align Your Values, Roles and Candidates

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Is the term “culture” just a buzzword tossed around at your organization, or have you delved into the core values and behaviors that truly define a good fit for your company? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, will share a proven framework to identify the essential traits that contribute to a seamless fit within your unique culture, not just in your current successful employees but also in prospective candidates.

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Talent Assessment Tools: Why use them, when to use them, and a few we love

Proactive Talent

Since the dawn of civilization, when the first givers of work had more than one doer of work to choose from, measuring capabilities, skills, or fit for a job has been a part of the selection process. If you don’t believe me, just google “Han Dynasty employee testing”. And while the way we assess someone’s potential for success in a job has greatly changed since 1000 BC, our need for tools to help guide our people picking process has remained.

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3 HR Trends to Expect in 2019

JazzHR

With unemployment at a near 50-year low and two million jobs added in 2018, the American workforce appears to be in good shape heading into the new year. In such a healthy market, employers will continue to look for HR solutions that help with the recruitment and retention of top talent. Here are a few of the trends most likely to play out over the course of 2019.

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