Tue.Nov 26, 2019

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Unwilling to Negotiate? Kiss that Candidate Goodbye

Recruiting Daily Advisor

In a tight labor market, employers need to pull out all the stops to attract and retain top talent. One way to entice jobseekers to accept the offer is to negotiate a variety of perks, but beware: Candidates will lose interest if your company is unwilling to negotiate beyond the salary level. Source: Jurkos / iStock / Getty Images. According to new survey findings—released by Robert Half—43% of workers admitted they’ve lost interest in a position when the company wasn’t willing to ne

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Why Your Employer Brand Should Inform Your Job Postings

Smartdreamers

Employer branding has never been so important. With the shift in the job market to a candidate-centered focus, how you present your company, your EB, and your brand voice is of paramount importance. You need to position yourself as the employer of choice, so when passive job seekers decide they’re ready to jump ship, they know where to look.

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90% Recruiting Email Response Rates Aren’t Folklore

Katrina Kibben

A 90% response rate on recruiting emails isn't folklore. It's real life when you use this tactic. The post 90% Recruiting Email Response Rates Aren’t Folklore appeared first on Katrina Kibben.

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Recruiters. Competing on speed and price alone is suicide

Greg Savage

How do we thrive in a competitive recruiting world? What is the way to differentiate in 2020 and beyond? Here is the tip. It is what technology cannot do that our clients will continue to pay for. Don’t get me wrong. Technology is reshaping our business and having leading-edge technology is crucial, in as much […].

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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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The A to Z of Remote Hiring

TalentLyft

Remote work is the future - if you let it be that. The number of people working remotely is on the rise. If you’re thinking about hiring remote employees, this guide is for you! Read More.

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Candidates’ Priorities in the Modern Workplace

Undercover Recruiter

As recruiters, we need to understand what makes our candidates tick. To gain a deeper insight into candidates’ priorities, Tiger Recruitment recently commissioned a survey of 1,000 UK employees, with interesting results. The survey revealed that the following values were most relevant to job seekers across the country, indiscriminate of sector or industry.

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Googling: Science or Art?

Boolean Strings

When Google started out, it had a database of indexed pages searchable by keywords and advanced search operators such as site: Gradually, Google began adding semantic search features. (It has been reworking its storage, Index, accordingly, to contain “knowledge” type of data about stored pages). Here are the most significant semantic-oriented additions over the years.

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What to Look Out For In the 2020 Job Market and How to Adjust

Naviga Recruiting

2020 is swiftly approaching. People are getting their turkeys together for Thanksgiving, families are getting their Christmas trees and ornaments ready for the holidays, and consumers are anxiously waiting in preparation for Black Friday and the holiday sales season. Yet, aside from all the fun and magic that happens around this time of year, this […].

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Surviving a Recession: The People Plan

The Staffing Stream

I have traded through at least four deep recessions in my career, and many downturns. In a prior post, I shared some of that experience , and in my last post, I discussed risk factors for companies to consider so they can shore themselves up ahead of the next inevitable downturn. Here, I talk about the people, both those you choose to keep on your team, as well as you and the decisions you make that can make or break your firm.

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

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.

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Recruitment 2025, Step One: Figure Out What Skills You Will Need

Recruiting Daily

One, two, three Based on the title, you may be thinking to yourself, “Recruitment 2025? But it’s barely 2020!” I hear you, but the fact is, the recruitment 2020 conversation started upwards of five years ago, so it’s time we start talking about what’s possible and how to prepare for it. Cue Sam Cooke, singing, […].

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What Candidates Really Want: 3 Ways to Improve Your Talent Acquisition Strategy for 2020

Recruiter

In the face of historically low unemployment rates and changing workforce demographics, companies are clambering to update their talent acquisition tactics to entice candidates in a tight talent market.

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The Top 8 Technical Skills Desired For Finance And Accounting Jobs

4 Corner Resources Staffing Blog

It takes the right combination of hard and soft skills to succeed in a finance or accounting job, but the list of technical skills employers in this industry want to see from their top candidates is longer than most. Aside from having basic finance skills, you’ll need to be proficient with spreadsheets and will be expected to have a working knowledge across a range of different business software.

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Toot Your Culture Horn — But Don't Lay on It

Recruiter

When leaders ask me why and how a "cohesion culture" is important to talent acquisition and retention, I refer to the advice my Grandma Goldie once told me: "If you don't honk your own horn, don't expect someone else to do it for you. Just don't lay on it." This sage advice is a perfect reminder that it is appropriate and acceptable to tell people about what we do and why it is special.

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Managing Your Recruitment Agency Spend in 2024

Feeling overwhelmed by a juggling act of internal recruiting, agency relationships, and direct hire spend? You’re not alone. In today’s competitive talent landscape, building a dream team requires strategic orchestration. Recruiting agencies and search firms provide invaluable services, but managing them effectively alongside your internal team can pose unique challenges.

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Survey: Workplace Diversity Critical to Veteran Recruiting Programs

Yello

According to the Society of Human Resource Management , military veterans are known for being high-performing employees and possessing the expertise, leadership and training to fill skills gaps. With 200,000 service members transitioning out of military service, this talent pipeline is growing. To compete for and win members of this valuable talent pool , employers need targeted veteran recruiting strategies that align with veteran’s preference about workplace diversity and recruiting.

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No Non-Compete, No Problem? Always Proceed With Caution When Recruiting From Competitors

Recruiter

Recruiting quality candidates in any market is not easy — let alone in a market as tight as this, with its 3.6 percent unemployment rate. And hiring is made even harder by the seeming omnipresence of the dreaded non-compete agreement, a common contract or clause designed to prevent an employee from working for a firm that competes.

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Recruiting for Every Season: Discover the Best Time to Find the Best Talent

Jobvite

You are probably already aware that the weather affects moods. However, did you know it can affect hiring, too? People are always looking for work regardless of the season. The first six months of the year are generally busiest for recruiters and job seekers. However, tailoring a recruitment strategy through your applicant tracking system based on the time of year ensures you reach the right people at the right time.

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Gold Medal–Winning Paralympian Shares 5 Tips for Creating a More Inclusive Workplace

Linkedin Talent Blog

Liz Johnson has a pretty good idea of just how much people with disabilities can do. Liz ( pictured above ) has cerebral palsy, which has left her right side much weaker than her left. She’s won gold medals in swimming at the Paralympics and the world and European championships and set world records in the 100-meter breaststroke. To top it off, she has a bachelor’s degree in business management from Swansea University in Wales-gained whilst training for the Paralympics and World Championships.

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10 HR Metrics to Track in 2024

Discover the power of HR metrics. Master recruiting, control skyrocketing labor costs, and reduce turnover rates. Get insights into key metrics like Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, and Turnover Rate. Equip your business for success in 2024.

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Recruiting for Every Season: Discover the Best Time to Find the Best Talent

Jobvite

You are probably already aware that the weather affects moods. However, did you know it can affect hiring, too? People are always looking for work regardless of the season. The first six months of the year are generally busiest for recruiters and job seekers. However, tailoring a recruitment strategy through your applicant tracking system based on the time of year ensures you reach the right people at the right time.

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Employer branding and the candidate experience

Blue Octopus

The post Employer branding and the candidate experience appeared first on Blue Octopus.

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Tip of the Week: Creating a Great Candidate Experience

Recruiters.Network

This week’s tip of the week comes from Candice Zaniewski, Principal Founder of Tailored Talent. Candice sits as a board member on the Oregon Recruiters community within the Recruiters Network!

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These Trailblazing Women Want More #WomenInTech

PowerToFly

At our PowerToFly events, we elevate our careers through inclusive and transparent network-building. Watch these trailblazing women who attended our recent event at Vrbo. These women are using our platform to gain knowledge, build community, and share advice on how to get more #WomenInTech. Join the conversation by creating a profile on PowerToFly, and be sure to follow companies like Vrbo who value your voice. -- Vrbo is hiring!

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HR Pro Playbook: How to Navigate Global Workforce Expansion with Confidence

Speaker: Daniel Grace & Audra Bright

Have you just been told you need to hire employees in another country? 🌎 That's a huge undertaking! It involves navigating a complex landscape of diverse regulations, cultural differences, legal requirements, and currencies. If anything goes wrong, you risk your company's financials, growth, and reputation. 📊 🌟 To help ensure a successful global expansion and mitigate potential non-compliance consequences, this exclusive webinar features Daniel Grace, International HR Con

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Career Tips From Across the Web

KNF&T Staffing Resources

Check out this week’s career advice articles! How to Handle a Salary Counter Offer. Glassdoor. Don’t panic – here’s how to negotiate your dream salary! Read More. Your Complete Guide to a Successful Job Interview. Business News Daily. Follow this guide and you’ll be one step closer to landing the job. Read More. 6 Common Career Mistakes You Must Avoid.

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Recap: Candidate Experience Breakfast Event with Hired

ConveyIQ

Recently, we co-hosted a Candidate Experience Breakfast with Hired to talk about how companies are tackling [and the impact of] this very important topic. After enjoying some breakfast and networking with talent acquisition peers, our panel kicked off with Ed Frankel, Senior Vice President, Director of Talent Acquisition, Omnicom, Jake Grossman, Senior Technical Recruiter, SeatGeek and Will Alexander, Manager, Customer Success - North America, HIRED.

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5 Steps To Launch A Succcessful Diversity Training Programme

Harver

How do you ensure that a diversity training programme at your organization is successful? Check out these 5 tips and shift your workplace culture!

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Best Employee Performance Review Guide and Practices

CuteHR

The employee performance review is a key resource of crucial feedback both for the manager and employee. But not knowing what and how to convey such an important message is daunting and risky especially when it is critical to morale-boosting for an employee. So it is of great importance that we get the process right. Performance Management techniques and strategies are rapidly evolving.

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Get a Look Inside The Ultimate Recruiter Planning Kit

As recruiting teams work harder than ever to find, hire, and onboard qualified candidates in this highly competitive market, it’s essential to find ways to optimize your recruiting function. The Ultimate Recruiter Planning Kit includes eight worksheets filled with labor market insights, actionable recruiting strategies, and worksheets to plan your strategy for hiring top talent.

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Is a Skills Analysis Missing From Your Performance Reviews?

Visier - Talent Acquisition

Is your team made up of people that will lead your organization to success? As organizations prepare for their annual performance reviews, managers are taking a closer look at their workforce. However, in most cases, these reviews only scratch the surface of what’s happening internally. As a result, many businesses aren’t developing their employees and promoting from within.

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How Can You Connect Candidate Experience And Employee Experience?

McQuiag

The importance of providing a positive candidate experience to job seekers is becoming more commonplace in today's recruiting practices. But that's not the only kind of experience that can make a big impact on retention rates and job satisfaction. The employee experience, or how employees engage with their work and coworkers on a daily basis, matters as well.

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How to Avoid Unsavory Union Campaign? Follow These TIPS

Recruiting Daily Advisor

From the outset, my state’s (West Virginia) legislative decision to become a right-to-work state has faced challenges, both legal and practical. For one thing, unions have become extremely active in attempting to organize nonunion companies and facilities. The lifeblood of any union is dues, and the state’s right-to-work law has made it more difficult for unions to have unfettered access to that resource.

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