Thu.May 27, 2021

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They Did What!? Part 2. (AKA How not to exit staff)

The Whiteboard

Like a prostitute being asked to spit into a John’s mouth, I’m mostly numb to the kinks of the recruitment industry. After nearly 15 years recruiting, 10 of which being spent recruiting recruiters, I’ve pretty much seen all the crappy behaviours contingent recruitment can create. Throw into the mix the incredibly low barriers of entry to becoming a recruiter, and you’ve got a perfect storm of dishonesty, theft, immorality, and just downright weirdness.

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Why Behavioral Interview Questions Provide More Insight for Healthcare Hiring

Hospital Recruiting

123RF.com/andreypopov. A revealing new trend in interviewing physicians, advanced practitioners, and nurses is a shift from the typical yes/no questions to those that offer more in-depth look into the candidate. Two main types of questions posed can uncover what motivates the jobseeker, where their priorities lie, and how they respond to problems that occur.

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Why Recruiting Automation Doesn’t Have to Be Boring

Hiretual

From self-driving cars to cancer detection tools, automation has made its mark in almost every industry. In recruitment, artificial intelligence (AI) has spearheaded the emergence of recruiting automation technology to facilitate different areas of the hiring process, including sourcing , screening, and engagement. . Some talent acquisition professionals have readily embraced recruiting automation – publicly celebrating its positive impact on hiring and team workflow. .

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Onboarding in a virtual world: SocialTalent Live

Social Talent

The world of work has never looked so different. As we continue to optimize and orient ourselves to the new-normal, it’s important to bolster our knowledge on the processes which have changed most. That’s why we launched SocialTalent Live , an online event dedicated to bringing the learning of SocialTalent to life. In this edition we discussed virtual onboarding.

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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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After Taking Four Years Off to Raise a Family, This Manager Landed a Dream Job

The Muse

Nellie Kavenagh took four years off to raise her family—and didn’t let that stop her from returning to work when she was ready.

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Unemployment Claims Reach Lowest Level since Onset of Pandemic

Avionte

This week, new unemployment claims reached their lowest level since the coronavirus pandemic began. This is an encouraging sign of an economic recovery from the impact of COVID-19. The Department of Labor released the unemployment initial claims report through May 15, and it paints an optimistic picture of the post-pandemic economy. Department of Labor Unemployment Claims Report.

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The No. 1 Reason Corporate Learning Is Failing To Bridge The Skills Gap (And What To Do Instead)

Forbes Human Resources Council

Rather than seeking the next tech silver bullet, what corporate learning must do is invest in its own skills.

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5 Recruitment Sourcing Strategies You Need to Try

Loxo

The cost of hiring the wrong person for the job is insurmountable, not only in dollars but in culture. According […]. The post 5 Recruitment Sourcing Strategies You Need to Try appeared first on Loxo Blog.

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Tell a Soft Skills Career Story in Your Next Job Interview

Talentoday

What makes for a great job interview? You know, one of those interviews that makes you say, “I totally nailed it. I know I’ve got the job. It’s time for a happy dance!” Well, for one, it’s not about reciting your resume word-for-word like some sort of business robot (even if “ the robot ” is a fantastic choice for a happy dance). Instead, it’s about going beyond the resume to bring the story of your career to life.

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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 Turnover Tsunami: Prioritizing healthy workplaces as hiring accelerates

The Staffing Stream

Hiring is roaring back as we recover from the pandemic. Employers added more than 900,000 jobs in March alone, and a recent survey shows 52% of employees plan to job hunt this year, up from 35% in 2020. At the nucleus of this turnover tsunami is a newfound awareness among employees of potential health hazards in the workplace. Health and wellness efforts to protect employees and customers are more than just incentives to boost confidence and safety, they are becoming a requirement.

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7 Things You Should Never Do During Your Job Interview

Recruiting Blogs

Getting a job interview can be an exciting and overwhelming experience, especially for fresh graduates. Your interview can make or break your chance of landing your dream job, so it is important that you try to make a great impression on your future employer. Here are some things that you need to avoid during your interview. Being unprepared. In addition to knowing the basics about the company you’re applying to work for, you need to understand how they operate, their mission and vision, their c

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The Use Case Podcast: Storytelling about Canvas with Ben Herman

Recruiting Daily

Storytelling about Canvas with Ben Herman Welcome to the Use Case Podcast, episode 86. This week we have storytelling about Canvas with Ben Herman. During this episode, Ben and I talk about how practitioners make the business case or the use case for purchasing Canvas. Ben is fantastic to speak with and is an expert on […].

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Your Self-Build Budget: Where in the UK Has the Most Affordable Tradesmen?

Recruiting Blogs

Diving into a new self-build home project is an exciting concept. From the foundational work to choosing carpets and lampshades that match the furniture, you can transform your new interior space into your dream home. There are many advantages to building your own home, the main one being that you can tailor it to match your specific lifestyle needs.

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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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How Hireology’s Product Team Helped Lead the Charge in Building a Remote Workforce

Hireology

Hireology has always operated with a hybrid work model. Since our founding in 2009, about 40% of our workforce has been located outside of our Chicago headquarters. When the pandemic hit and new stay-at-home orders were put in place, ten years of experience operating a hybrid workforce model served to guide as we rapidly transitioned our entire office to work from home. .

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What Is Employee Recognition – A Complete Guide For 2021

CuteHR

Employees are an integral part of any enterprise’s success, isn’t it? Appreciation of good employees plays a crucial role in praising the good employees for maintaining their good work and motivating and encouraging others to perform in the same way. What Is Employee Recognition? Employee Recognition is a token of appreciation or an act of kindness which an employer or the person in charge does to appreciate an employee either for their work or the length of their service.

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Interview with Jose Muniz, Director of Career Services, Texas State Technical College, Waco

GradLeaders

. GradLeaders recently interviewed Jose Muniz, who is the Director of Career Services at Texas State Technical College, Waco. Jose graciously shared how they manage to connect students and employers amid a pandemic, gave valuable advice to students, and shared his experience using the GradLeaders embedded video meeting tools during their virtual career fairs!

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The Great Pronoun Debate and Its Practical Implications

Recruiting Daily Advisor

As society and our collective consciousness have come to more fully understand and appreciate the varied gender identities of those around us, an ongoing debate has emerged regarding the use of pronouns. Advocates for gender rights have argued that the traditional binary he/she paradigm leaves many people out and forced others into a box they don’t feel they fit into.

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Early Tenure Turnover: Stop the Revolving Door of Hires

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.

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275 Popular Leader Titles [by department]

Ongig

What are the best leader titles when recruiting for management-level roles? Using our Job Titles: The Definitive Guide , I pulled together a list (by C-level/VP/Director/Manager) to help you pick the best for your biz…and I included brands that use them from different industries. These are the most-searched-for leader titles by candidates on Google (source: ahrefs ).

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Vaccine PTO Credit

Recruiting Daily Advisor

As the vaccine rollout continues across the United States, employers are figuring out their employees’ needs. Some employers have opted to offer incentives for employees to get vaccinated, noting that having a vaccinated workforce can help reduce risks of COVID spread and absences as a result. Others have taken a hands-off approach and are allowing employees to make their own choices.

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People Analytics Lessons for Financial Services Leaders

Visier - Talent Acquisition

Many companies have either already established people analytics teams or are seriously considering developing a people analytics capability. There is an increasing recognition that intangibles are the primary component of companies’ market value—up to 90% according to some estimates. Beyond the traditional sources of intangible value—software, intellectual property, “goodwill” from acquisitions, etc.

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Once Upon a Time… Software Development and The Saga Pattern

Zartis

The title might be a bit confusing, so let us explain what we will be talking about. If you are a software developer and you are looking for a real life analogy of what we are creating every day and WHY we develop software in the manner that we currently do, here is what we have gathered on the subject. Imagine you are a CTO with 30 years of experience and suddenly you wake up in a new world where everyone is talking about microservices, Amazon Web Services, Azure, Kubernetes, OpenShift and you

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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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The Business Benefits from the Creation of a Recognition Mindset and Culture

Brandon Hall

Current State. Brandon Hall Group research shows that praise and recognition have a big impact on employee engagement and retention. Building a culture of recognition and appreciation is critical to driving the trust and engagement needed to succeed in today’s business environment. Impact of a Strong Recognition Culture. Complexities. Brandon Hall Group research shows that most employers have formal recognition and rewards programs in which managers and peers can recognize their teammates for th

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Diversity Recruiting: War for Talent or Something Else?

Recruiting Daily

Despite ongoing advancements and active conversations around critical topics like diversity, there are a lot of tired concepts in the recruiting and HR technology space. But probably none more than the “war for talent.” We’ve heard this phrase repeated again and again for decades. Literally – it originated in the 1990s. That’s not only the […].

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The Talent Gap: What it is and How to Bridge it with Toggl Hire

Hundred5

If you asked 100 organizations whether they had the skills they needed in their workforce, you’d be surprised at the answer. With the rapid growth of technology and the impacts from events like the pandemic, many organizations are suffering from a talent gap. This problem is compounded by the fact many organizations don’t even realise they have a talent problem.

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Wearer Well-being: How much could work uniforms help staff save?

Recruiting Blogs

Matching together work-appropriate outfits to wear Monday to Friday tends to be a rather stressful and expensive process for the most of us- let alone the investments we make for our weekend clothing attire too. Although having the freedom to choose what we want to wear at work every day is an exciting concept, those who do this will know that the novelty of such wears down eventually- and the financial burden soon takes its toll on our annual free spending.

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Future-proof your I-9 compliance for 2024

Speaker: Join I-9 Experts:

Got I-9 compliance on your mind? Spending endless amounts of time ensuring you stay compliant? Get your questions answered with an expert panel from WorkBright. During this one-hour webinar, Workbright will dive deep into I-9 best practices, navigate the nuances of the new 2023 'alternative procedure,' and learn actionable ways to ensure your audit trail is squeaky clean.

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Once Upon a Time… Software Development and The Saga Pattern

Zartis

The title might be a bit confusing, so let us explain what we will be talking about. If you are a software developer and you are looking for a real life analogy of what we are creating every day and WHY we develop software in the manner that we currently do, here is what we have gathered on the subject. Imagine you are a CTO with 30 years of experience and suddenly you wake up in a new world where everyone is talking about microservices, Amazon Web Services, Azure, Kubernetes, OpenShift and you

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How Will New Tech Help Retail Workers?

Recruiting Blogs

Over the course of 2021, the way we shop has changed forever. Although many new shopping trends are a direct result of COVID-19 and brands adapting to life in lockdown, countless changes in the fashion industry were already underway. An overwhelming switch to e-commerce, for example, has only been accelerated by the pandemic. Today, over 25 per cent of the world's population shops online.

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Introducing Avature 9.1

Avature

The Opening Act of A Hyper-Personalized User Experience. As consumers, we used to seek out products and experiences. Today, we have grown accustomed to products and personalized experiences being delivered to us ( e.g., UberEats, Amazon, Groupon, etc. ). Here’s some food for thought: Why should our professional lives be any different? Today, a great user experience means providing employees with the technology, processes and personalized insights necessary to drive engagement and improve product