Fri.Apr 12, 2019

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Building a Comprehensive Media Strategy to Get in Front of Candidates Today

Rally Recruitment Marketing

In today’s digital world, modern candidates act like consumers – they research companies, read employee reviews and listen to their social networks when exploring new opportunities. Job seekers touch about a dozen sources before deciding to apply. As such, we need to reach and engage candidates across a mix of channels and touchpoints. No longer is there a single touchpoint that serves as source of application or hire, but rather each touchpoint acts as a source of influence.

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Recruiting Studies Are Fooled By Randomness

Recruiting Daily

I’ve spent a lot of time in the last six months reading studies. On recruiting. And interviewing. And diversity. And Quality of Hire. And I’ve mixed it with a healthy dose of Nassim Taleb, LessWrong.com and the work of people like Daniel Pink, Robert Cialdini, and Daniel Kahneman. What I’ve concluded is that “Business” is not […].

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Tips For Giving Feedback To Candidates That Have Been Rejected

GoodTime

Candidate feedback is an integral part of a great candidate experience , but it can be difficult to know how to give it to someone that’s been removed from your interview process. I sat down with Megan Panzer Kageleiry , the Talent Operations Manager at Thumbtack , for some tips on how to give rejected candidates feedback after the interview process!

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4 Reasons to Care About Your Candidate's Experience

ClearCompany Recruiting

The importance of the candidate experience is a trending focus among businesses today. Yet, nearly 60% of candidates have had a poor candidate experience when applying for jobs. There is a clear disconnect between the belief of its importance and the dedication of resources to improve it. Courting candidates is not easy, but it certainly becomes even more challenging if candidates are having poor experiences.

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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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#WorkTrends: Lessons on Leadership and Diversity from One of West Point’s First Female Grads

TalentCulture - Recruiting

Sara Potecha was one of West Point’s first female graduates. Now, she works as a speaker, consultant and writer. If that isn’t enough to make you feel lazy, know that Potecha also works as a leadership coach, often advising women on how to navigate toxic situations in the workplace. What Potecha recognizes is that the world isn’t perfect, but that doesn’t mean we have to just accept it.

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Five Strategies To Get Employee Buy-In For Security Awareness Training

Forbes Human Resources Council

By partnering with the right teams and creating an engaging program, we can empower employees to take an active role in significantly reducing risk.

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How to Cultivate a Transparent Company Culture

Recruiting Daily Advisor

We’ve recently elaborated on why your organization should foster a more transparent company culture , and here we will elaborate on what you can do to actually implement this type of culture. Source: cacaroot / Getty. Cultivating transparency in the workplace begins with employees’ desire for transparency in the first place. To determine whether employees will express this desire, have candidates complete personality assessments during the hiring process to see whether they would be willi

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For Best Sourcing Results, Blend the Old-School Approach With the New

Recruiter

It can be difficult to keep up with all the new tools, technology, and trends entering the sourcing industry every day. However, rather than looking at these developments as challenges, recruiters may do well to view them as opportunities to become better, more effective professionals.

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The Role Of AI And Machine Learning In Talent Acquisition

Forbes Human Resources Council

We have the ability to create systems that include the best of human experience and AI capabilities. We can use the efficiency of AI and machine learning to give our recruiters the bandwidth they need to turn candidates into hires.

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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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How Technology Can Help With High Volume Hiring

PandoLogic

Whether opening a new office location or expanding for a busy season, companies that aim for high volume hiring face a vast undertaking. One organization may be hiring dozens over the course of a few months, while another could be.

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10 Tips for Recruiting with Text Messages

Jobvite

As candidate pools are increasingly made up of people from instant-communication generations like Generation Z and Millennials, it’s important for recruiters and employers to find ways to get their messages across quickly. Recruiting candidates via text messages makes sense for that reason, and because it’s simple and more cost-effective than other means.

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Discern Real-Time Skill Needs Through Agile Feedback

Silkroad

Many of us remember the days when we only talked about professional development during a once-a-year performance review conversation with our managers. We may have made development plans and set goals, but these were usually lost in the crush of immediate business priorities. And, by the time we got around to discussing them again, they were outdated and irrelevant.

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Why You Should Only Partner With an Executive Search Firm That Offers Coaching

Recruiter

In today's hyper-competitive environment, attracting and hiring high-potential employees is a crucial element of organizational success. This endeavor also holds considerable risks, as bringing the wrong person on board can incur significant costs, slow down team performance, and negatively impact the bottom line. When it comes to executive hires, these concerns are only heightened.

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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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Why a Billion-Dollar Retail Company Hires for Heart and Resume, and You Should, Too

Lever

It seems everywhere I turn lately, people are having honest discussions about talent in line with business. Take the most recent podcast episode Boss Files with Poppy Harlow , for example. Her guest was jewelry designer and billion-dollar business owner, Kendra Scott, and I was excited to hear how much of their discussion revolved around interviewing and talent.

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Recruiting in Germany? 10 Q&A’s You Don’t Want to Miss

Employment Metrix

Recruiting throughout the world can be a difficult task. If you’re in the United States and asked to recruit in a foreign country, you might not know where exactly to start, especially if you are not familiar with the language. There are different cities/states, industries, cultural differences, and more that are vital parts to a successful recruitment campaign and overall hiring plan.

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Chapter 1- Recruiting: The Gen Z Perspective

Shiru Cafe

Working with thousands of students every day, we at Shiru Cafe have heard a lot from students about what they're dealing with, what they care about, and what they need from the recruiting process. But many recruiters don't have these connections and are seeking better ways to engage student talent. So we decided to quantify the everyday conversations we had with students and use it as independent research as part of an e-book outlining the Gen Z perspective on hiring.

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Jobvite Employee Spotlight: Sarah Sniegowski

Jobvite

At Jobvite, our company culture is fueled by the enthusiasm of our employees. We pride ourselves on having a workplace that’s fun and engaging, and a smart and motivated team that loves coming to work every day and making the magic happen. Today, our Employee Spotlight series showcases our Customer Advocacy Specialist, Sarah Sniegowski. An interesting fact about Sarah is that she used to intern for us at our Customer Success Department.

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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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The 10 Must-Read Articles for Recruiters This Week

Linkedin Talent Blog

If you’re looking for a stimulating read, here’s a great list for you. We found some of the best recent articles published for talent professionals and posted them below. They cover a wide range of topics, including scrapping the "two weeks' notice" policy, curiosity's role in driving your career, and how Gen Z has high expecations for fast promotions.

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Jobvite Employee Spotlight: Sarah Sniegowski

Jobvite

At Jobvite, our company culture is fueled by the enthusiasm of our employees. We pride ourselves on having a workplace that’s fun and engaging, and a smart and motivated team that loves coming to work every day and making the magic happen. Today, our Employee Spotlight series showcases our Customer Advocacy Specialist, Sarah Sniegowski. An interesting fact about Sarah is that she used to intern for us at our Customer Success Department.

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What Causes Negative Morale?

Recruiting Daily Advisor

Negative or low morale among employees can be problematic for employers, and equally so for recruiters who are trying to promote the company’s culture in a positive way. Not only does it lead to an unhappy workplace, but it can also cause increased turnover and decreased productivity. And unfortunately, it can be difficult to fully recover from low morale once it sets in.

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Jobvite Employee Spotlight: Sarah Sniegowski

Jobvite

At Jobvite, our company culture is fueled by the enthusiasm of our employees. We pride ourselves on having a workplace that’s fun and engaging, and a smart and motivated team that loves coming to work every day and making the magic happen. Today, our Employee Spotlight series showcases our Customer Advocacy Specialist, Sarah Sniegowski. An interesting fact about Sarah is that she used to intern for us at our Customer Success Department.

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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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How to Be Your Clients’ No. 1 Resource

NPA Worldwide

Recruiters spend a lot of time and money on new business development and marketing to try and win new clients, but have you tried getting more work from your existing clients? Think about it… you already have a relationship with this client, and they know you can deliver. So, it might be time to teach them that through your membership in a recruitment network, you can help them with all of their staffing needs — whether it is outside your niche or your hiring contact’s departme

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10 Tips for Recruiting with Text Messages

Jobvite

As candidate pools are increasingly made up of people from instant-communication generations like Generation Z and Millennials, it’s important for recruiters and employers to find ways to get their messages across quickly. Recruiting candidates via text messages makes sense for that reason, and because it’s simple and more cost-effective than other means.

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Debugging? How to hire great QA Engineers

Zartis

Building great software requires great QA engineers. Of course, you need talented product managers to build a roadmap, and talented developers to build the product – but without a top-notch QA, the whole thing can be derailed. So what do you need to look for when you’re hiring a QA? The real deal cares about the end user, isn’t afraid to fight their corner but knows when to let things go.

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Making Deadlines Less Stressful

Staffingsoft

Struggling with deadlines happens to us all, but having a playbook for handling deadlines helps tremendously. To make deadlines less stressful, don’t even think about procrastinating. And don’t take on more than you can get done. Start Immediately & Set Up Project. Once you have an assignment, start immediately, even if it’s only to break the job into pieces.

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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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New Social Network is Changing the Way Companies Find and Recruit Talent in the Restaurant Industry

AkkenCloud

When it comes to acquiring a new job in the service industry, you may feel left out of the circle when you go to apply at different websites or businesses. While there are many hiring platforms online, they seem to leave the service and hospitality industry out of the loop, and there you are, looking for your place only to find none. As a culinary or service professional, you’re not seeking to submit your resume in the same pool as a contractor or marketer.

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Applicant tracking system: Everything you need to know

Workable

An Applicant Tracking System is an indispensable part of any efficient recruitment process. ATS systems automate many administrative tasks to save you time and prevent confusion within hiring teams. If you’re thinking of investing in an applicant tracking system, or finding a new one that meets your growing hiring needs, check out our guide – it includes everything you need to know about this type of software.

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5 Questions Recruiters Should Never Ask

Recruiting Daily Advisor

Many companies have outsourced some of their HR functions by hiring professional recruiters to identify and screen potential new hires. These recruiters can be valuable assets, as they specialize in this area of Human Resources, but they can also be a liability, as they are the first impression potential hires get of your company, and these potential hires may associate these recruiters with your organization, even though the recruiters don’t work for you.