August, 2021

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Beware the recruitment ‘Valley of Death’!

Greg Savage

The candidate shortage is well documented. The follow-on effects of changing candidate behaviour, ghosting and counteroffers are almost universal, and I have addressed them several times. You are facing it too, every day. Recruiters must change their inputs if they want to change the outputs. That means doubling down on questioning, relationship-building, avoiding assumptions and […].

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Why End-To-End Recruitment Analytics Matter

Recruitics

Recruitment today is marketing and, as such, must be measured to determine ROI and to identify inefficiencies that can be optimized to improve that ROI. If we’re to think of recruitment as marketing, then we must consider the marketing funnel, adapted for recruitment. End-to-end (E2E) cost analytics provides a data-driven framework to measure your full life cycle of recruiting.

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Generate Phenomenal Results With Your Employee Referral Program

ApplicantPro

I talk about this all the time. Though people nod their heads, they don't usually step in and do the things it takes to actually IMPROVE their employee referral program. I think it's because. They think they have a program and there's not much they could do to fix it. They think only money will increase the payout to the employees, and they don't have the budget or don't want to ask for that budget.

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How to Protect Yourself From Candidate Backouts

FireFish Software

You’d think flaky candidates are a thing of the past now that we’re in a job-short market, but unfortunately, backouts are even more common now than before the Covid-19 crisis.

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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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Navigating times of change with Kevin McNulty

Social Talent

Throughout a person’s life they are met with many transitions. And regardless of a significant life change being positive or negative, people can struggle between their familiar old world and the unknown. This is particularly true for employees throughout their career cycle. New jobs, department transfers, role redefinitions – work naturally lends itself to alteration.

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The magic of a qualified Job-Order

Greg Savage

Candidate shortages, huh? We have got to find more candidates! Well, yes, but also, no. How about we start by managing the client and the job order? A much misunderstood and poorly handled recruiter skill is the high art of taking a qualified job order. No job order was ever filled by a candidate […]. The post The Savage Truth first appeared on Greg Savage.

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How To Think About Your EVP

Recruiting Brief Submitted Articles

Precision isn't the answer. Alignment over time is.

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How to Market Your Hotel Roles to Young Talent

Hireology

As more and more individuals resume traveling, hotels are looking to staff up to ensure they’re able to provide a great guest experience. But as we’ve seen across nearly every industry, a hiring crisis has caused a surplus of unfilled roles. . Some industries are rethinking how they’re marketing their roles to talent, and many are focusing on attracting young job seekers to find the perfect start to their careers.

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6 Interview Fails Your Candidates Are Making (And How to Prevent Them)

FireFish Software

After all your hard work you've sourced a great candidate and your client has invited them to interview. You can feel it…you’re so close to getting them over the line and into the role. But, even if you know they are perfect for the job, sadly this won't protect them from these interview fails - and this could cost you your placement.

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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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SocialTalent new content release

Social Talent

If the pandemic taught us anything in terms of the workplace, it’s that having the right leader in place can be a huge factor in the success of your business. It seems obvious to say, but when it came to making tough decisions, showing empathy and providing stability, COVID really shone a light on what it takes for executives and CXOs to truly flourish.

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Winning the War For Talent

NPA Worldwide

We’re in uncharted territory. With nearly 10 million unfilled jobs in the US, a record number of employers are reporting a talent shortage. Because of the incredible demand for talent and fierce competition, employers are beginning to take different routes to not only attract new candidates, but retain their current talent who are likely being wooed by other companies and recruiters.

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A crucial 55-second lesson in personal online brand

Greg Savage

Sick of hearing about ‘personal brand’? Me too! But it is real. And it is essential. And most recruiters don’t know where to start. Check out this 55-second video grab from the RCSA TalentX Conference for a special message that took me a long time to learn. But it can help you immediately. Key points […]. The post The Savage Truth first appeared on Greg Savage.

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Recruitment in 2022 – 5 Trends to Help You Plan Ahead

RecruitmentJuice

The modern workplace is evolving quickly, prompted by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ever-evolving business technologies, so managers are faced with new challenges when it comes to sourcing and recruiting talented individuals within the industry. That’s why this task is being increasingly outsourced to the professional recruiters rather than in-house teams, because […].

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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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Tips for Onboarding Your Remote Employees

Hireology

You’ve just hired a great remote candidate who you and your team are excited about. They check all your boxes and you can’t wait for them to start. But without putting in some serious planning, your remote employee won’t last long. Why? . Because a negative onboarding experience doubles the chances of an employee seeking out another opportunity. In fact, the first 90 days of a new hire’s career sets the tone for the rest of their time with your organization.

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How to Attract In-Demand Candidates Through Your Recruitment Website

FireFish Software

Attracting in-demand candidates is never an easy task, but right now there’s a huge shortage of candidates which makes it even harder. The good news is, your recruitment website has the potential to be your secret weapon!

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Should You Quit Your Job During the “Great Resignation”? Ask Yourself These 10 Questions

The Muse

People began quitting their jobs at record rates about a year after COVID hit. Ask yourself these 10 questions to figure out if you should leave your job too.

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How To Write Remote Job Descriptions

NPA Worldwide

Today’s guest blogger is Eve Davies-Greenwald. Eve is a content specialist at McQuaig , a global leader in talent management solutions. McQuaig assessments are designed to provide a deeper insight into a candidate’s personality, cognitive, and behavioral attributes. With over 50 years of experience, McQuaig assessments provide a comprehensive view of a candidate and their potential to succeed in a organization while shedding light on the most important areas of employee development.

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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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It’s the SOFT skills that are HARD

Greg Savage

It’s been bugging me for a while. The term ‘soft skills‘ Often thrown in as an afterthought. Even mentioned with a slight smirk in some cases. As if ‘soft skills‘ are nebulous. Not real. Fluffy even. Or, at best, less critical. Time for a re-think. Take recruitment as an example (what else:?) What’s a hard […].

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How to Best Adjust to The Hybrid Work Schedule

Employment Metrix

It feels like only yesterday I was making recommendations about how to make yourself comfortable and effective as we all shifted to work from home 100%. I bet you’ve changed and tweaked and reconsidered your work from home space a bunch since then, I know that I have. I used to make a rule about the dog not being in the office during office hours, and, well, he’s in my lap right now.

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Three Ways to X-Ray LinkedIn for Diversity

Boolean Strings

You can search for Diversity candidates on LinkedIn using first names , pronouns, organizations, education (including Alumni search), group memberships, associations, employers (for veterans), and other ways. X-Raying on Google can complement your sourcing process. Search for ethnic names with accented characters. Google can search for accented characters ; LinkedIn ignores them.

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How to Work With Your Competitors to Fill More Jobs

FireFish Software

It’s likely the idea of working alongside your competitors on roles makes you wince. Recruitment is a competitive industry, so this is never going to be a strategy that works for everyone.

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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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7 Improv Techniques That’ll Make Conversations at Work Less Awkward and More Productive

The Muse

From listening properly to practicing resiliency, these improvisation principles will make your conversations at work less awkward and more productive.

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Getting Hired: The Two Phases of Landing Any Job

TalentCulture - Recruiting

Getting hired for a job can be one of the most tiresome processes. Often, it feels especially daunting when you don’t actually have a job and require it desperately. Moreover, […]. The post Getting Hired: The Two Phases of Landing Any Job appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Managing Staffer Background Checks – Why Thorough Preemployment Screenings Are Critical for Staffing Agencies

Crelate

It’s a great feeling when a staffer on assignment receives rave reviews from your client. On the other hand, nothing can put a knot in your stomach faster than receiving a client complaint, particularly when it comes to light that your worker might not be all that they had claimed. It’s a problem that’s more common than you might think. According to a 2017 study , nearly three out of four managers admitted to making a bad hire over the course of their career.

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Creative Sourcing Hacks to Recruit Candidates

WizardSourcer

I wanted to put together a list of creative sourcing hacks to recruit candidates online. A lot of Recruiters are looking for unique ways to connect with passive and active leads online. So, with that in mind I reached out to several of my Sourcing friends compiled a list of updated hacks that will help the novice recruiter. ? Below are a list of sourcing hacks that I strongly recommend checking out further: ???.

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Moving Forward in HR and Recruiting Uncertainty

An era of uncertainty has arrived in recruiting. The unpredictability that exists in the labor market can make it difficult for employers to know how they should respond in this environment. Despite the turbulence, recruiting professionals should be encouraged by recent trends. Applications per job are up over the last year across companies of all sizes, and more than half of all recruiters expect their teams to grow in the next year, with nearly two-thirds expecting their recruiting budgets to

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The Future of Sourcing Is Technical (Scraping and Automation)

Boolean Strings

I think that Talent Sourcing will become more technical. We will have to use scraping and automation to stay productive and competitive. (This is not advice on scraping or automating work on any site in legal terms, of course.). Scraping. I anticipate the increased necessity for scraping due to: 1) Growing demand to source for diversity combined with the limitations of “officially” available search filters (notably, on LinkedIn).

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Welcome to Day 2 of ‘Cultivate’

Eightfold

Wow! Amazing to see thousands of talent professionals, analysts, press, influencers, and others join Cultivate yesterday for day 1. Great to meet new folks and see some familiar ones … even if virtual for now. Ken Chenault and Maurice Jones of OneTen were inspiring. We were honored to have Donna Brazile , New York’s labor commissioner , and a chief workforce officer from Indiana , as well as Gartner , McKinsey , and the International Labor Organization.

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25 of the Highest-Paying Jobs in America—and How to Get Them

The Muse

From physicians and other healthcare professionals to roles in engineering, sales, marketing, finance, and more—all with average annual wages above $125,000.