June, 2021

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Candidate shortages are a good thing!

Greg Savage

I got a little peeved recently. So unlike me. An experienced recruiter, steeped in self-pity, opined, “All that’s happened is we have swapped the disaster of no jobs in Covid to the disaster of no candidates as we recover”. And then he started to launch into a little bit of ‘woe is me’ and ‘it […].

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Quick Wins to Boost Recruiting in a Hot Talent Market | ClearCompany

ClearCompany Recruiting

Along with the weather, the talent market is heating up and the competition for applicants is only getting hotter. It’s a candidate’s market: Job posts are up 28.6% since February 2020 and with people quitting their jobs at the highest rate since 2000 , candidates have more options than ever. The complex, unfamiliar labor market calls for a quick shift in recruiting strategy that both maintains applicant volume and centers employee engagement and retention.

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What Does an Award-Winning Careers Social Media Presence Look Like?

Rally Recruitment Marketing

In this year’s Jobvite Job Seeker Nation Report , 33% of candidates said they get their information about a company’s culture through the employer’s social media accounts. But what does that mean for your Recruitment Marketing strategy? Simple: enhance your social media presence. . But that can be easier said than done. An effective social recruiting strategy needs to be thoughtful and intentional.

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How to Build a Recruiting Flywheel

ApplicantPro

Struggling with recruiting? You're not alone. We are all struggling to attract qualified applicants for our jobs. A simple solution to these challenges sounds appealing, right? In theory, the solution is always to spend more money. Whether that's. Increasing your budget for job boards, increasing the size of your recruiting team, or increasing your employee's compensation.

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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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Gig Economy: Workforce Attraction, Adaption, and Adoption

Recruitics

With the continued growth and economic impact of the gig economy, there’s no doubt it has become a disruptor to traditional employment trends. When the term “gig economy” was coined in 2009 by journalist Tina Brown , she reported that this trend involved “workers pursuing ‘a bunch of free-floating projects, consultancies, and part-time bits and pieces’ while they transacted in a digital marketplace.

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The crucial new candidate tactic – above all else

Greg Savage

There is so much angst about random candidate behaviour right now. ‘Erratic, mind-changing, counteroffers, ghosting.’ The response from most recruiters has been predictable. Change nothing – yet hope for candidates to change. Good luck with that plan. If ever we needed proof that recruiting requires a dynamic, evolving skill set, Covid provided that.

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The Importance of Employee Feedback | ClearCompany

ClearCompany Recruiting

This article on the importance of employee feedback was originally published in July 2016. It was updated to reflect new information and statistics in June 2021. The importance of employee feedback can’t be overstated when it comes to business success. Giving constructive criticism helps employees grow, while employees’ feedback can offer unique business insight to leadership.

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How Domino’s Delivered High-Volume Recruitment Using Programmatic Job Advertising

Rally Recruitment Marketing

Hey, Rally community! My name is Robbie Snelson, I am a relatively new Domino’s franchise owner, having acquired 7 stores in Birmingham, Alabama in September 2020 alongside my business partner. While my partner runs the “business” side of things, I am the “people person.” I’m focused on managing our hiring, training and retention efforts to ensure we have the best teams to delight our customers and provide them with exceptional service. .

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Delegation, trust and learning opportunities

Social Talent

Leadership advice to help you develop your team. There are loads of ways to measure how you are performing as a leader. You can look purely at results and performance, for example. Or at how happy and motivated your team are. Perhaps it’s how you contribute to the professional development of individuals in your team? Skills development is obviously something I am passionate about.

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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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10 Ways To Ensure Your Recruitment Process Is LGBTQ-Friendly

Recruitics

As numerous studies performed over the past two decades have demonstrated, diversity and inclusion is good for business. According to a 2019 report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce , companies that formalize inclusive policies are more likely to see higher financial performance than their peers who have not adopted these policies, and their employees report greater job satisfaction.

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Why Sharing Gender Pronouns At Work Matters: A Quick Guide

Katrina Kibben

Gender pronouns at work can help build belonging. Before adding them to your email signature, let's talk about why they matter. The post Why Sharing Gender Pronouns At Work Matters: A Quick Guide appeared first on Katrina Kibben's Blog.

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Six signs your new recruiter is destined to fail!

Greg Savage

Every city. Every country. Every recruitment business leader. “It is impossible to hire great recruiters!” So, inevitability, recruitment firms (and corporates too, I imagine) will relax their criteria. Maybe they will train more newbies into the industry, and that is no bad thing. But… The most significant cost to every recruitment firm is salaries, and […].

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Learning is Crucial for the Future of Employees

NPA Worldwide

Today ’s guest blogger is Tim Lane founder and director of Park Lane Recruitment based near Manchester UK. Park Lane Recruitment is a specialist recruiting firm in the technology space with niche areas of cybersecurity, fintech, space and defense IT, as well as generic IT sales, tech and managerial. Tim is also an NPAworldwide Board Director with responsibility for the EMEA region and a 30+ year veteran of the recruiting industry.

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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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May BLS Report: Job Growth is Back on Track

Hireology

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly Employment Situation revealed that the unemployment rate is once again on the decline, dropping from 6.1% to 5.8%. 559,000 jobs were added in May, more than twice as many as April’s numbers. . As restrictions continue to ease with over 40% of the U.S. population fully vaccinated , schools and businesses are reopening, causing hiring to spike.

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The importance of veteran hiring with Karin Childress-Wiley

Social Talent

With Memorial Day having recently been honored in the United States, it invariably sparks a lot of patriotism for the veteran community. But when it comes to hiring ex-military, this shouldn’t be the sole catalyst for diving into this unique talent pool. Upon exiting, veterans come with a highly attractive set of skills that can be of crucial benefit for any organization.

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50+ Companies Celebrating Pride Month [w/ tweets, events, hashtags & more]

Ongig

In the spirit of being LGBTQIA+ inclusive, I found 50+ companies celebrating pride month. These co.s are getting creative with pride hashtags, pride month products, pride month events, employee spotlights & more. Here are 50+ examples of companies celebrating pride month in different ways (not just creating pride month logos): Companies celebrating Pride Month with videos.

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How To Add Pronouns To Social Media Profiles (And Why)

Katrina Kibben

A how-to that will show you how to add pronouns to social media profiles. But really, let's talk about why that matters in the first place. The post How To Add Pronouns To Social Media Profiles (And Why) appeared first on Katrina Kibben's Blog.

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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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Lessons in Leadership Style: Empathy Works [Podcast]

TalentCulture - Recruiting

While in a position of power in an organization, it can be difficult to gauge how effective a person’s leadership style may be. Oftentimes employees are nervous to address issues […]. The post Lessons in Leadership Style: Empathy Works [Podcast] appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Unprofessional Recruiters Impact Clients and Candidates

NPA Worldwide

Unprofessional recruiters are not only frustrating, they can actually damage relationships between employers and job seekers. While many people have horror stories, there are some common behaviors that can help you determine if you’re working with a top-notch recruiter or … not. The tips below to help define a good third-party (agency) recruiter.

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Why Skills Tests Should be Part of Your Hiring Process

Hireology

Have you ever hired someone who just wasn’t quite right for the role? It’s frustrating for you because you’ve invested resources, time, and energy into onboarding and training this person only to have to start your search over. And it leaves the employee feeling as though you’ve misled them about what the role entailed or that you failed to set them up for success.

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SocialTalent new content release

Social Talent

Things are changing fast at the moment. Society is beginning to open up again, but the waves of disruption continue to affect the world of hiring and talent acquisition. It’s never been more important to be on your A-game when it comes to sourcing the best candidates. So, with that in mind, SocialTalent are releasing a variety of newly updated missions to help on this front. .

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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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5 Steps to the Perfect Candidate Speccing Process

FireFish Software

The key to a successful candidate speccing process is to accept that it’s not just about placing a candidate in a role but about building strong, lasting relationships along the way too.

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The Best LinkedIn Profile Examples: Podcast Edition

Katrina Kibben

I want to show you one of the best profiles I've ever seen (and tell you how to have one of the best LinkedIn profile examples, too). The post The Best LinkedIn Profile Examples: Podcast Edition appeared first on Katrina Kibben's Blog.

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6 Ways to Help Employees Feel Valued

TalentCulture - Recruiting

Nurturing employees’ sense of value is important for running a successful business, especially in 2021. With the ongoing shift to remote work, professional responsibilities are just a click away. The […]. The post 6 Ways to Help Employees Feel Valued appeared first on TalentCulture.

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How to Improve Your Problem-Solving Skills (and Show Them Off in Your Job Hunt)

The Muse

What problem-solving skills are, why they’re important, what steps you can take to solve any problem, how to improve your skills, and how to show them off in a job search.

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The Greatest Overlooked Tool: A Recruiting Assessment Guide to Transforming Hiring

You know talent acquisition is essential to business success, but are you frustrated with hiring results? Learn how to spotlight ideal talent & match them to the right roles in your organization today by using the Greatest Overlooked Tool.

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How To Address Caregiver Churn in the Home Care Industry Right Now

Hireology

This is a post from AlayaCare , a Hireology partner that offers cloud-based home health care software. . In 2021, as in years past, employee churn is a major pain point in the accelerating, competitive home care industry. It’s a challenge with many dimensions. Churn can cause staff shortages that compel an agency to turn away potential new clients. It raises the risk of missed visits, hurting client satisfaction and causing last-minute scheduling scrambles.

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SocialTalent new content release

Social Talent

Keeping content updated is very important to us at SocialTalent. Things change every day in the world of recruitment, so we have to stay on the pulse. With that in mind, we’re delighted to say that two of our most important missions have been given an overhaul. Our fearless leader, Johnny Campbell, leads the charge on both in this release. Let’s take a look… Talent attraction on social media, with Johnny Campbell.

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Google and LinkedIn Speak Different Boolean

Boolean Strings

Google and LinkedIn are two sites where sourcers spend most of their time. Both support Boolean search. Yet it works in very different ways. For starters, The search is not really Boolean (we can call it pseudo-Boolean ). Google finds synonyms to all terms entered without quotation marks. A search like backend java engineer -engineer returns results while “formally” it should not.

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