Tue.May 24, 2016

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Innovation in Engagement: A 3-Step Motivations-Based Approach to Cold Outreach Content

Lever

This is a post by Lever's technical sourcer, James Briggs. May has been the month of “talent innovation” at Lever; with our first ever Talent Innovation Summit taking place, which brought together some of the recruiting industry’s best to talk about some of the most important and current topics in recruiting. Innovation in the world of recruiting can take many forms, and apply to a multitude of topic areas.

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Go Beyond Job Postings: 3 Effective Ways To Attract And Hire Top Talent

Proactive Talent

Research shows that job boards on average gather 43% of all applications companies receive for new job openings. But while job boards may have the highest number of applications, their conversion-to-hire rates fall drastically behind other sources of hire like employee referrals and company career sites. Employee referrals may only account for 7% of all job applications, but they contribute nearly half of all actual hires.

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Top 10 Job Ads That Make You Want to Apply

Social Talent

A couple of weeks back, we broke down our 5 favourite recruitment marketing campaigns. This week, we decided to focus on our favourite and most creative job adverts. Job adverts at the best of times can go unnoticed by potential candidates because they are bland and uninteresting. Some companies have realised this and decided to get really creative in order to get candidates to take action.

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The Top 10 States Most (and Least) Affected by the New Federal Overtime Rules

Indeed

Last week, the federal government unveiled new overtime rules for full-time salaried employees. As of December 1, anyone in that category making up to $47,476 a year will be eligible for overtime pay, and the Department of Labor projects that 4.2 million people will receive a boost to their incomes as a result. This new threshold more than doubles the old one, which was set at $23,660 back in 2004.

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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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5 Tactics to Attract and Engage Millennials

Social Talent

A new generation is driving the bottom line. Expected to make up almost 50% of the workforce by 2020, millennials (born from early 1980s to early 2000s) are starting to dominate the working landscape as more baby boomers begin to retire. In the U.S., the largest share of the workforce is now made up of millennials. This has a direct impact on recruitment activities as companies have to take into account who these millennials actually are, how to motivate them and how they can add value to their

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5 Ways to Recruit More Effectively on Twitter

Jobvite

Welcome to the second in our three part series on using LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook for social recruiting. In the first post we looked at 10 ways to use LinkedIn to attract, source, and approach your ideal target candidates. Today we’ll turn our attentions to a series of steps you should take on Twitter. 1. Be Clear About Your Twitter Strategy and How It’ll Convert.

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Three Ways That Talent Pools Help Your Company Sustain Success

iCIMS

Recruiters are becoming like marketers, recognizing that attracting best-fit talent is becoming a vital piece of the equation for thriving businesses.

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10 Ways Employee Surveys Help Attract and Retain Talent

Undercover Recruiter

A strong workplace culture increases business performance by engaging everyone in a united goal, values and vision. It is also essential for helping to attract and retain talent; a key element to achieving business growth. The culture of your workplace has a significant impact on your employer brand and influences the perception of working for you. View Article. 10 Ways Employee Surveys Help Attract and Retain Talent.

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5 Steps to a Collection Letter

NPA Worldwide

Today’s guest post is courtesy of Wilson Cole, founder and president of Adams, Evens & Ross, a collection agency specializing exclusively in the recruitment and staffing industry. AER is an Endorsed Program sponsor of NPAworldwide. I must get 10 calls a month from prospective clients who ask me for collection help on a past due account, and when I ask if they have sent a final demand letter, 75 percent of them will tell me they have not.

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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 to Write a Standout LinkedIn Headline

Undercover Recruiter

You’re on LinkedIn to be noticed for the rights reasons. Potential employers will search for you, and colleagues, clients and customers are bound to check you out at some point too. Your profile is your brand, so don’t let yourself be oh-so-bland. When it comes to acing your profile, the headline is arguably the most important feature. Most users will.

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Do You Know the Answers to These Recruiting Analytics Questions?

Symphony Talent

Jennifer Tracy, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and Diversity at Bright House Networks, and Mary Grace Hennessy, Chief Product Officer at SmashFly, took a deep dive into recruiting analytics in our latest webinar. Jen walked through a live case study of how Bright House Networks enhanced and optimized its recruitment marketing strategy with the help.

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A Look Inside Mentorship Programs for Developers

Stack Overflow

If you take a look at some of the most successful engineering teams, you’ll likely notice they have implemented some type of training or mentorship program. Developers want to constantly be learning new things and improving their skills. Having these types of programs within an organization is a great way to allow them to do just that. Mentorship programs for technology roles are typically broken up into categories: mentorships for students or new programmers looking to enter their first develop

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Three Ways That Talent Pools Help Your Company Sustain Success

iCIMS

Recruiters are becoming like marketers, recognizing that attracting best-fit talent is becoming a vital piece of the equation for thriving businesses.

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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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5 Ways to Recruit More Effectively on Twitter

Jobvite

Welcome to the second in our three part series on using LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook for social recruiting. In the first post we looked at 10 ways to use LinkedIn to attract, source, and approach … Continued.

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Repetition: the key to long term success

RecruitmentJuice

Recently, I went out with a few people for a meal. It turned out that one of them was in sales. He had no idea that I am a motivational speaker and during the meal we talked about various things but towards the end of the meal this chap (let’s call him Pete) mentioned that he was a bit bored of his job because he has to do the same things over and over.

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How to Stay Ahead of Salary Trends in Your Industry

CareerBuilder

You can’t step into a fancy steakhouse and expect to spend less than $10. You pay top dollar, expecting to get your money’s worth in quality. Similarly, you can’t attract a lot of people if you’re not willing to pay market price. Paying competitively not only helps you attract high quality candidates, but it can also help to reduce turnover among your existing workforce.

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The Ultimate Tool In Talent Identification, Application, and RESULTS

HRsoft

By Darren Virassammy. COO – 34 Strong, Inc. Over 13.5 Million People Can’t be Wrong…. In the 1950’s, Psychologist Donald O. Clifton asked the question, “What will happen when we think about what is right with people rather than fixating on what is wrong with them?” This question became Dr. Clifton’s purpose as he launched into a world-wide research project to assess, understand and communicate the patterns of talent found in each of us.

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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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5 Ways to Recruit More Effectively on Twitter

Jobvite

Welcome to the second in our three part series on using LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook for social recruiting. In the first post we looked at 10 ways to use LinkedIn to attract, source, and approach your ideal target candidates. Today we’ll turn our attentions to a series of steps you should take on Twitter. 1. Be Clear About Your Twitter Strategy and How It’ll Convert.

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Elon Musk’s Employer Brand Strategy (and Why You Should Be Taking Notes)

Jibe

What does the company Tesla bring to mind? Electric cars, or Elon Musk? For lots of people, it’s both. While many popular consumer brands build recognition through their products, Tesla has achieved household name status through its goods and its CEO. That’s because Elon Musk has made it a point to be the face of the company. As an entrepreneur, engineer, and investor, Musk has made millions of dollars and countless headlines by running successful companies (PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla) and by promoti

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3 Things Managers Can Do to Increase Employee Engagement

Linkedin Talent Blog

A report by Deloitte discovered that 88% of employees aren't passionate about their work. Does that depress anyone else? As a manager, leader, mom, and friend to a lot of smart up and comers, I worry sometimes about how engaged they are, which parts of their disengagement might be my fault and, of course , how I can fix it. So what’s the next step an employer might take?

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The Role of Competition in a Recruiting Firm’s Success

Top Echelon Contracting

“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” – Earl Nightingale Setting goals is imperative to creating a culture of performance. Goals must not only be known, they also must be displayed and focused on. Individuals need to know. The post The Role of Competition in a Recruiting Firm’s Success appeared first on Top Echelon.

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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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Things to Remember before Moving to China for Job

Recruiting Blogs

People who are curious to launch their career in China undoubtedly aware of the incredible economical growth the country is presently experiencing, and with this the country has lots to offer to the aspirants who are ambitious enough to build up a rewarding career. The enriched history of the country has never failed to allure the people of western civilization and the enticement of China is still as high as it was before.

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Get Inspired By These 10 Recruiting Tips

Glassdoor for Employers

Recruiting is hard work. In the thick of 2016 hiring, odds are you need some words of wisdom to start your Monday. The post Get Inspired By These 10 Recruiting Tips appeared first on Glassdoor for Employers.

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How To Find Senior Talent That Will Work For Minimum Wage

Recruiting Blogs

Finding passive candidates in a tight labor market can be challenging. What is even more challenging is finding executives who will work for less and sometimes less than market value. I was experiencing such an issue recently and in this slideshare presentation, I share my experience. My hope is that the information herein helps relieve some of the stress of others charged with the same task.

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How You Can (and Should) Make the Case to your Clients for Video Interviews

Spark Hire

It’s no secret that traditional, outdated interviewing strategies end up wasting a significant amount of time on multiple fronts. Recruiters and staffing professionals, in particular, spend too much time trying to juggle applicants’ schedules with clients’ availability. And when you finally narrow it down to a handful of job candidates, you spend hours deliberating over who’s the best fit, and often have to drag out the hiring process because it’s nearly impossible to get all of the necessary pe

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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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How to adjust your recruitment strategy to remote workers

Recruiting Blogs

A research by Stanford University did a study with 503 call center employees of travel agency CTrip. They were divided in half: one group worked from home four days out of five per week, and the other half worked full-time at the office. After nine months, the remote working group saw an increase of 13% in performance and 9% in their overall work calling time compared to the office group.

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Can Pay for Performance Software Empower Employees?

HRsoft

Empowerment is a quality that employees have naturally. Yet, management’s efforts to drives or diminish employee empowerment plays a large role in determining the levels of success of your company can experience. What is An Empowered Employee? Why bother empowering employees? Small Business defines empowered employees as those that are committed and conscientious, and further states that empowering employees gives them control over their responsibilities and invites creative ideas.

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How to adjust your recruitment strategy to remote workers

Recruiting Blogs

A research by Stanford University did a study with 503 call center employees of travel agency CTrip. They were divided in half: one group worked from home four days out of five per week, and the other half worked full-time at the office. After nine months, the remote working group saw an increase of 13% in performance and 9% in their overall work calling time compared to the office group.