Greg Savage
OCTOBER 17, 2016
I have written of the dysfunction in the recruitment industry before. And certainly the whole concept of taking non-exclusive, contingent job orders in competition is as rooted a business model, as I know. But now we are shooting ourselves in the foot yet again. I call it the ‘Cataclysmic Candidate Catastrophe’ and it’s so woven […].
Social Talent
OCTOBER 17, 2016
150 million people use Snapchat every day to send more than 400 million snaps – that’s a bigger daily active user base than Twitter (136 million)! And the platform is growing incredibly quickly. By the end of 2016, Snapchat’s US user base is projected to have increased by 27% from the start of the year, and the app is expected to add twice as many new users through 2020 as Twitter and Pinterest.
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Leoforce
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Chicago, it was real. This year’s HR Tech Conference was one for the books. As thousands of sponsors, speakers, and exhibitors crowded Chicago, the collective hype of disrupting HR was at its loudest roar. As consumers explored the exhibitor floor, it was clear that they were searching for something that would catch their eye — a technology solution that would catalyze the growth of their talent acquisition organization.
JazzHR
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Finding the right talent is essential to sustained business growth. But the workforce has changed, and identifying and hiring top talent from the modern labor pool is a challenge. Structural changes in the workforce (Boomers retiring, Millennials coming in) and recent economic conditions (workers seeking alternative employment during the recession) have combined to give modern talent a new face.
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Hoops
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Looking for a new job? You’re not alone. There is an average of 118 applicants for every open position. Worse, only 23 percent of those applicants actually get an interview. To get in the door and past the resume review, you’re going to have to set yourself apart from the rest of the pack. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when looking for a new gig.
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Glassdoor for Employers
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Let’s face it, even Superman had a weakness – that glowing green ore known as kryptonite. You might argue that Lois Lane.
Undercover Recruiter
OCTOBER 17, 2016
The plight of millennials is a hot topic these days. If it’s not our fixation with social media and self-gratifying gadgets, it’s our seemingly apathetic approach to adult responsibilities. Mortgages, parenthood and job longevity? Ha ha. And then, my word, what about those spending habits? How rash! Splashing cash about without a real care in the world (or career.
FireFish Software
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Your working world includes many different colleagues, each with their own qualities and capabilities, but at the very centre of your day-to-day working life is your boss. The one person who has the potential to impact your entire career. They are key to whether you enjoy your role or not, and they’re also the person who gets to write a recommendation letter should you choose to move into a new role.
CareerBuilder
OCTOBER 17, 2016
As a small business owner with many things going on at any given time, it can be easy to miss signs of dissatisfaction among your employees. But the last thing you need is low morale and high turnover, so it pays to get a pulse on your team. Thoughtful, regular employee engagement surveys can help you do just that. Instead of asking any old questions, however, select ones that will provide insight on how to make your small business a better place to work.
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.
Undercover Recruiter
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Most employers and recruiters are well aware of the obvious no-nos when asking questions of potential recruits and would be offended at the suggestion that discrimination could play any part in their decision making. Overt discrimination, such as not hiring someone because of their gender, has become a lot less common over recent years. Having. View Article. 5 Hidden Examples of Recruitment Discrimination.
TalentLyft
OCTOBER 17, 2016
In today’s world of war for talented employees, being a desirable company to work for is what every employer wants. Getting there is what’s not so easy. We do, however, know what can take you there. The answer is Employer Branding! Since this term is still not very clear and well defined, we decided to put together a list of employer branding terms that are important for every HR professional to know or at least be familiar with.
Snark Attack
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Millennial themed content is kind of like the minstrel show of the new Millennium. It’s blatantly offensive to a protected class through sweeping stereotypes for the purposes of entertaining the masses who largely distrust this largely marginalized group, who find great pleasure in the overt, exaggerated and hyperbolized presentation of perceived Gen Y foibles.
Recruiting Daily
OCTOBER 17, 2016
On this week's RecruitingLive, I've invited Jennifer Newbill to share her expertise and actionable insights on starting recruiting conversations.
Speaker: Jen Kirkwood - Partner, Responsible HR & AI at IBM and World Economic Forum Executive Fellow
The promise of AI for today’s organizations is real, yet in a frenzied state of experimentation, many stumble to get to a full-scale enterprise. As companies race to discover what generative AI can do, HR must lead conversations about how to balance cutting-edge innovations with integrity, trust, and diversity. Globally, organizations are at a critical intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AI acceleration.
CareerBuilder
OCTOBER 17, 2016
While the economy has bounced back from the Great Recession, wage growth has continued to remain stagnant. Yet, CareerBuilder’s latest hiring forecast shows that paychecks may soon get a much-needed boost. According to the survey, 68 percent of employers plan to increase salaries for full-time, permanent workers in Q4, with 28 percent anticipating an average pay increase of 5 percent or more.
HireRight
OCTOBER 17, 2016
If Albus Dumbledore, headmaster of the magical Hogwarts Academy, had but realized the value of a thorough background check for the professors he hired, he wouldn’t have had to encounter so many difficult situations throughout the series. Dumbledore’s interesting selection of professors certainly indicates that he must not have been aware of the value of conducting comprehensive background checks.
RippleHire
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Employee Referrals co-exist with a lot of other initiatives in an organisation. Initiatives like employee engagement, performance reviews, diversity campaigns, announcements constantly compete for their attention. To run an engaging employee referral program, it is important to have a program with a personality.
Glassdoor for Employers
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Ready for a shock? Type “Recruiters are…” into a Google search box and see what autocomplete options pop up. As I write.
Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch
Are you facing a revolving door of hires, especially within their first 90 days of employment? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, a leading industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologist, offers insights and strategies to unravel the mystery behind early tenure turnover. Identify the root causes of early attrition to mitigate turnover’s impact in the first 12 months.
Hire-Intelligence
OCTOBER 17, 2016
What, if anything, could a hiring manager say negatively about a job candidate that was exceptionally achieving? How about a candidate exhibiting high levels of conscientiousness or sociability? Surely no objections could be made about a cooperative or accommodating candidate!
Linkedin Talent Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2016
There are few things more frustrating than to finally find the perfect candidate, extend them a job offer, and have them say “thanks, but no thanks.” But with competition for top talent only getting tougher, recruiters will be experiencing this scenario more and more often. However, if you understand the reasons why a candidate rejected (or may reject) your job offer, you can use that knowledge to make necessary changes in your hiring process in order to hear more “I'll take it!
CareerBuilder
OCTOBER 17, 2016
While the economy has bounced back from the Great Recession, wage growth has continued to remain stagnant. Yet, CareerBuilder’s latest hiring forecast shows that paychecks may soon get a much-needed boost. According to the survey, 68 percent of employers plan to increase salaries for full-time, permanent workers in Q4, with 28 percent anticipating an average pay increase of 5 percent or more.
Top Echelon Contracting
OCTOBER 17, 2016
What is your purpose for being in this business? If you are like many recruiters, making money may be one reason that comes to mind. Making money is a positive goal that we all have. However, if you called up.
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CareerBuilder
OCTOBER 17, 2016
As a small business owner with many things going on at any given time, it can be easy to miss signs of dissatisfaction among your employees. But the last thing you need is low morale and high turnover, so it pays to get a pulse on your team. Thoughtful, regular employee engagement surveys can help you do just that. Instead of asking any old questions, however, select ones that will provide insight on how to make your small business a better place to work.
Recruiting Blogs
OCTOBER 17, 2016
So day 1 Breakout Session Part 2 is here. The Breakouts fall into one of three categories; Candidate Identification (CI), Candidate Engagement (CE), and Marketing and Branding(MB). . First up Megan Calimbas “Avoiding Search Failure”, basically she makes it clear that research comes first. You need to know the who, what, when, where, why, and how of what you are looking for.
Harger Howe Recruitment
OCTOBER 17, 2016
The Houston market has had a hard time over the last few years, but we are encouraged by the consistently positive headlines we’ve been seeing. These energy headlines are directly applicable to recruiters who want to start proactively planning their 2017 recruitment marketing budgets. Without further adieu, here are three headlines we think you will want to read and share with your colleagues.
Recruiting Blogs
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Whether we are talking about professional or personal communication, it is the foundation of every healthy relationship. But, when it comes to project management, it is of extreme importance, because 80 percent of the project manager’s job is, as a matter of fact, communication. Effective communicators are the ones that are more likely to deliver projects on time and stay within the budget.
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Recruiting Blogs
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Some trusted sources show that with the unemployment rates in the United States being as low as never before, you have all the chances to get the job you always wanted to. However, if you don’t play smart, you can easily blow an opportunity of a lifetime. Therefore, we have prepared a list of things you need to know to get the job and perform well at the interview.
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