October, 2015

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How to Balance Cultural Fit with Diversity

ClearCompany Recruiting

Hire for cultural fit, but make sure there’s room for diversity. Why? Because with a strong company culture, employees are happier and more productive and diverse teams outperform less diverse teams by an average of 35%. It’s decided: teams are to hire similar people with many differences. Confused yet? There’s no denying the validity of both fit and diversity in the hiring process, but where do we draw the line between too much of either or not enough of one?

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Monday Funday – October 2015

ExactHire Recruiting

Monday Funday is one way in which ExactHire seeks to build and grow a fun work culture. Each month–on a Monday of course–we recognize the workiversaries and birthdays of our team. We also participate in creative competitions that sometimes turn fierce. We will share recaps of these events via our blog in an effort to spread the word that Monday can be a fun day.

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New! Savage & Savage Speaking Tour, 2016

Greg Savage

My last speaking tour of Australia and New Zealand attracted 1,000 recruiters. This time, my brother Chris Savage joins me for an intensive Half-day Masterclass specifically for recruitment Owners and Managers. Our industry faces unprecedented change, and we are all grappling with many challenges. Yet conditions are perfect to differentiate, pull ahead of the market […].

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Traits of Killer Startup Employees

Lever

When someone joins a startup, they’re signing up for way more than a job. They’re enlisting themselves in a world of constant change, novel challenges, ever evolving responsibilities, and a whole lot of uncertainty. It’s not for everyone. And not every candidate who looks qualified on paper will be a fit for your company and culture, but it’s hard to know from just a few interviews who is and who isn’t.

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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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What to do After Your Interview

HarQen

Previously, we’ve discussed what you can expect when you apply for a job and also some best practices for an on-demand digital interview. This post is going to provide some actionable steps and things to keep in mind after you’ve filled out an application and had your initial interview. What Did You Learn? Become a [.]. The post What to do After Your Interview appeared first on Transforming Recruiting Into a Strategic Advantage with HarQen.

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Where will work be done in the future: Africa rising?

Allegis Global Solutions

The growing African economy means the continent could be set to play a key role in the world of work.

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Sharing Joy With Customers

ExactHire Recruiting

As an employee at a small business, you frequently have the opportunity to interact with customers, and it’s easy to see how your work directly impacts the customer experience. You also have the opportunity to learn about different aspects of the business, so that when the organization succeeds in one area, it’s easier to share in the joy of that success.

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How to Conduct Successful Performance Reviews

HRsoft

Performance reviews are often one of the most dreaded processes within the organization. Employees dread it because it is both a grueling and mind numbing process. Studies conducted have shown that less than 50% of employees believe that performance review helps in career progression because of the lack of transparency between management level and themselves.

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4 great reasons to engage top talent through sourcing

Lever

Proactively sourcing candidates requires a mindshift away from the volume-based recruiting methods of the past, toward a more personalized recruitment experience for fewer top candidates.

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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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Suds and Staffing Episode 40: Using Technology to Sustain Your Hiring Process

HarQen

In last week’s episode of Suds and Staffing, Sam and Dave dive into what makes your talent acquisition sustainable. The topic was inspired by Sustainable Talent Acquisition, an article Dave found on Tim Sackett’s website. The Takeaways Great talent acquisition has to have technology – A talent acquisition process can be sculpted by people.

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7 Things You Should Never Say to Your Boss (EVER)

Undercover Recruiter

Are you friendly with your boss? Are they someone that you can laugh and joke with or are they someone you are petrified of? Whichever situation, it is, there are some things you should never say to them. Ever. Here’s our run down of the top 7: I can’t: When it comes to work, there is. View Article. 7 Things You Should Never Say to Your Boss (EVER).

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Developing and delivering a consistent employee brand to improve talent acquisition

Allegis Global Solutions

How can you develop a more attractive employer brand than your competitors?

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Why More Is Not Always Better – Recruiting Talent

ExactHire Recruiting

Is the old adage, “Less is more.” really true? Nowadays, new jobs are posted EVERYWHERE! You can find them on job boards, social media, industry specific sites, and even in the newspaper still…I think. This means that MORE applicants are likely seeing your openings, which can also mean MORE applications to review. Hiring can be super stressful when there are too many applicants to review for a position.

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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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Should You Buy an ATS for Your Recruiting Company?

Capterra

Before we get down to answering that question, allow us first to take a moment to go over some basics. What exactly does the acronym ‘ATS’ mean? Sure, you can easily rattle off the textbook answer: Applicant Tracking System. Why should we even be concerned with such an obvious question? How about we repeat the question, but with one small change: What exactly does the acronym ‘ATS’ mean… for you and your recruiting business ?

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Stay Interview Guide – Improve Engagement & Retention

HRsoft

Most companies and organizations conduct “leave” interviews to find out why their employees are leaving their jobs. Unfortunately, figuring out why your employees are leaving after they have decided to leave is usually too late. The last thing any company wants is for their top talent to leave before understanding what they are actually thinking. In order to mitigate this, companies need to consider adopting “stay” interviews and proactively understand why employees stay.

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Suds and Staffing Episode 39: Grit VS Grades in the Workplace

HarQen

Kristen Hamilton’s article Why Grit Matters More Than Grades in the Workplace had a big impact on Sam when he read it, and for good reason. Last week on Suds and Staffing he and Dave dove in and discussed the grit versus grades in the workplace. The Takeaways Grit is learned, grades are earned – You can [.]. The post Suds and Staffing Episode 39: Grit VS Grades in the Workplace appeared first on Transforming Recruiting Into a Strategic Advantage with HarQen.

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16 Spooktacular Halloween Office Pranks

Social Talent

There’s just one day to go until ghosts, ghouls, vampires, werewolves and witches the world over, escape from their tombs and begin roaming the earth for 24 hours with us mere mortals. In other words, it’s Halloween tomorrow! So in the spirit (get it?) of All Hallows Eve we thought we’d set up a little office prank to catch out some of our unsuspecting staff members as they made they way into the office yesterday morning, and while we were at it, we thought we’d show you

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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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Archimedes Moves Me

Good To Know

There is absolutely no reason why recruitment made sense as a career choice for me. None. Think about my profile, and then think about what a recruiter should have in their tool bag. First, I’m shy.

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Is it time to revamp your contingent workforce management program?

Allegis Global Solutions

What to do if you've outgrown your approach to your contingent workforce.

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How to Spot the Perfect Hire

Spark Hire

When you’ve got an open role to fill and dozens of applications streaming in, the hiring process can feel overwhelming. You can quickly identify those who simply aren’t a good match at all, however distinguishing the excellent candidates from the mediocre can be more of a challenge. Here’s how to identify a perfect hire : They gel well with the rest of your staff.

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Stay Interview Research – What Questions Should You Be Asking?

HRsoft

If you want to engage and motivate your employees on a consistent basis, then here is a simple step you can take – conduct stay interviews. Stay interviews have proven themselves to be one of the most effective ways to make your employees think about why they want to stay at your company. However, if your stay interview is conducted only for the sake of going through a process, it is only going to end up wasting your employees’ and managers’ time.

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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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Show, Don’t Tell How Awesome Your Talent Brand Is

Glassdoor for Employers

When I was writing my first novel, I got a ton of feedback from literary agents. Most of them told me this: “We love your story, but you need to show it, not tell it.”. Now that I’ve been working in social media for 10+ years (and am writing book number two) I get it. Because having a successful employer brand (or any brand, really) in social is all about showing, not telling.

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How to: Use Twitter for Recruiting (Infographic)

Social Talent

Why is Twitter important for recruiters? Let me count the ways… Top Takeaways: 58% of job seekers use Twitter to search for new opportunities – the vast majority (76%) of them use it to look at companies profiles so make sure yours is up to scratch and contains a link to your company careers site. 35% of Fortune 500 companies have a dedicated Twitter account for recruiting purposes – and they tweet between 1-3 times a day.

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Are Your Job Descriptions Search Engine-Friendly?

NPA Worldwide

There are a lot of things to consider when writing job descriptions. They need to be interesting and compelling, something that will attract the right candidates AND get them to click the ad/apply to the job. They need to be well-written, not just a copy-and-paste of what the client sends you. And they need to be search-engine friendly. What does that mean?

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Beyond temps: Using technology to manage SOW and outsourcing

Allegis Global Solutions

Why technology is key to a strong SOW solution.

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2024 Payroll Calendar Templates

These calendars provide pay period dates and paydays for biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll in 2024. Use them as a reminder or share with employees so they can celebrate payday.

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7 Steps to Building a Great Recruiting Team

Spark Hire

For any staffing agency starting out or first-time recruiter , one of the keys to industry success is building a great recruiting team. There are 7 steps that will help you to build an unstoppable recruiting team. Step 1 – Determine the Recruiting Goals. What are your recruiting goals? . Are you recruiting for a specific industry or are you recruiting for any industry and position?

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Great Resources for Recruiter Training

Contract Recruiter

The Recruiting Division. Do you and your recruiters know all the newest recruiting trends, techniques, and data about employment recruiting today? Is there leadership and teamwork for collaborative recruiting? Are you getting the hiring results you want for the efforts and resources you put toward filling your openings? Maybe it’s time to think about some of the latest strategies and tips for recruiter […].

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4 Ways to Recruit Like a Marketer

Glassdoor for Employers

In 2014, a survey conducted by PwC revealed that 93% of global executives believed that they needed to change their talent acquisition model, but nearly two-thirds had failed to do anything about it. The fact that there is a war for talent being waged isn’t news. Unemployment is down. Urban hubs are buzzing. Recruiting is getting tough. Successful marketing efforts are built on delivering what consumers want, when they want it – and you have to make it easy for them to get it.

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