November, 2022

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You are 3 messages away from disaster

Greg Savage

This is for every single person in agency recruitment. Plenty of individuals and companies have had an excellent year, and well done to them. It’s been hard work. However, outstanding market conditions have covered some cracks and glossed over some flaws in your business makeup, or in how you recruit. I see vulnerabilities everywhere I […]. The post You are 3 messages away from disaster first appeared on Greg Savage.

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How to Create Your Recruitment Plan for 2023

Lever

Many talent acquisition leaders agree the best way to create your annual recruitment plan is to learn what did and didn’t work with your last recruitment strategy. These TA leaders recommend conducting a retrospective that covers high-level metrics and progress (e.g., overall. Read More. The post How to Create Your Recruitment Plan for 2023 appeared first on Lever.

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How to Revolutionize Recruiting with Centralized Hiring

Recruiting Daily Advisor

In today’s recruiting landscape, hiring companies have multiple approaches and delivery models at their fingertips. Many of them default to a decentralized approach that targets the best and brightest nearby candidates to quickly fill openings with highly qualified choices. Sounds simple and effective enough, right? Unfortunately, the results didn’t always pan out.

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11 Innovative Employment Screening Techniques

RecruitLoop

If you’re really going to find the right person for the role, you need to change up your hiring techniques. We’ve pulled together 11 examples of innovative hiring techniques that you can employ in your next hire to cut through the façade and find the real skills and culture fit you need.

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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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Talent Acquisition vs. Recruitment: What’s The Difference?

NPA Worldwide

Today’s guest blogger is Armaan Akbany , CEO and Co-Founder of Shortlyst AI. Shortlyst AI is an all-in-one AI-based outbound multi-channel sourcing platform. Shortlyst AI provides 629+ million professional database, automation and contact finder features to cater to the needs of modern recruitment. In this article, Armaan and the Shortlyst Team share the differences between talent acquisition and recruitment, terms which are often used interchangeably.

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2023 Recruiting Trends All Talent Teams Should Know

Lever

New recruiting trends emerge seemingly every few months. And talent acquisition professionals need to keep up with them to stay ahead of the curve — and the competition. Talent leaders and recruiters must stay on top of the latest news, predictions, insights, Read More. The post 2023 Recruiting Trends All Talent Teams Should Know appeared first on Lever.

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Struggling to find talent? It’s time to learn the hard truth about soft skills

Social Talent

Soft skills are the currency of the workplace. We’ve been talking about this for years now, how we must hire on more than just years of experience or educational achievements. But as the best talent continues to be a scarce commodity and the air of economic uncertainty is only thickening, I think it’s time to start taking this approach seriously. We know that soft skills – or, as I prefer to call them ‘workplace skills’ – are far more indicative of future job performance compared to hard skills.

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How to Support Employee Mental Health with EAPs | ClearCompany

ClearCompany Recruiting

It’s not surprising that a global pandemic and the subsequent challenges we’ve all faced have taken a toll on mental health for many. 84% of employees say they’ve experienced a mental health challenge over the past year, and 31% say their mental health has worsened. Luckily, 93% of companies say they’re making mental health care for employees a priority and expect to over the next three years.

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What Makes A Good Job Post?

Katrina Kibben

Tips for writing a great job post. First step? Let’s set some guidelines about what it takes to make it good in the first place. The post What Makes A Good Job Post? appeared first on Katrina Kibben's Blog.

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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 to Measure the Maturity of Your Workforce Strategy

Allegis Global Solutions

Organisations around the world are experiencing the pressures and strains of the global workforce crisis. Simultaneously, it is becoming clear that traditional methods for talent acquisition (TA) and workforce management are no longer effective ways to get work done. As the global leader in workforce solutions, Allegis Global Solutions (AGS) developed the Universal Workforce Model™ (UWM) framework to consult clients on how to apply a holistic, outcome-first approach to getting work done and posi

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There are two types of recruiters.

Greg Savage

There are only two types of recruiters. You are one – or the other. And the group you are in decides your recruiting future. Firstly, there are ‘honest recruiters’. Honest about their ability. Their effort. Their behaviours. Their temperament. They are aware of their shortcomings, weaknesses, and failings. And they are prepared to work on […].

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3 Benefits of Building a Data-Driven Hiring Strategy

Lever

Companies adopt a data-driven hiring strategy for a few key reasons today: Relying on gut instinct is no longer enough (and hasn’t been for some time). Using emotions and hunches to determine who to extend offers to and hire is a dated. Read More. The post 3 Benefits of Building a Data-Driven Hiring Strategy appeared first on Lever.

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Pay Transparency Laws Gaining Ground in North America

NPA Worldwide

Effective today, certain employers in New York City will be required to include salary ranges for job postings. This is the newest of a host of pay transparency laws that have gone into effect in North America, with more sure to follow. These laws, in combination with laws that prohibit employers from asking about a candidate’s salary history, are intended to fight the gender pay gap as well as historically low pay rates for workers of color.

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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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The big benefits of recruitment qualifications

RecruitmentJuice

When you think of the ideal recruiter, there’s a good chance you focus on soft skills. A knack for sales, eye for detail, and natural ability to build relationships are all vital elements of what makes superstar recruiters tick. But while soft skills are important, more and more recruiters are looking for formal ways to […]. The post The big benefits of recruitment qualifications appeared first on Recruitment Juice.

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The Business Case For Better Job Postings

Katrina Kibben

Making a business case for employer brand? Start with the job postings. I'll even make this case for you. The post The Business Case For Better Job Postings appeared first on Katrina Kibben's Blog.

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How to Best Handle the Most Common Recruitment Client Objections (With Examples)

FireFish Software

Objection handling is one of the most basic skills that all recruiters should have. After all, we need to be high-performing salespeople in order to make placements and bring on new clients. Recruitment is selling – and with that, always come objections. Whether it’s about the price, instability of the market, or that they are using another agency, you should always expect (and be prepared!

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Why Great Leaders Express Gratitude at Work

TalentCulture - Recruiting

As social beings, many of our relationships are based on reciprocity. At work, we’re often involved in transactional behavior, where we expect to receive at least as much value as we give. But our deepest relationships are usually driven by higher motives like gratitude. A thankful mindset benefits our relationships with others, even if we […].

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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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Pay Transparency: A Premier Way to Attract Talent

Lever

Job seekers increasingly want employers to provide equal pay for equal work, offer the market rate for roles of interest, and disclose compensation in job postings. Failure to do all three can negatively impact organizations’ ability to attract top talent. But, today, Read More. The post Pay Transparency: A Premier Way to Attract Talent appeared first on Lever.

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6 Easy Ways Women Can Uplift Other Women at Work—Including Working Moms

The Muse

How can you help empower other women in the workplace in your day-to-day life? Shanna A. Hocking, author of “One Bold Move a Day,” shares a few easy tips.

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12 Killer LinkedIn Tips for Recruiters

RecruitLoop

LinkedIn can be a powerful recruitment tool. Not only can you look up candidates that match your criteria, but you can also reach out to them directly, asking them to apply to your open positions. It can be tricky to know what to say in these messages, though, which is why we’ve written this article. […].

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LinkedIn Software Crisis (a Summary)

Boolean Strings

A few days ago, many functions on LinkedIn broke for several hours (you can always – and hopefully will be able to – check on Twitter whether something is going on globally). LinkedIn mostly got it back together to the previous state. This post is about what remains broken. A lot, unfortunately – I don’t think it has been that bad before.

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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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Top tips on how to Attract Candidates using Facebook Ads

FireFish Software

Facebook has over 2.19 billion users. That’s a lot of potential candidates - and you can bet that a huge number of them aren’t on LinkedIn, which, in comparison, only has 619 million active users. Especially thinking about certain niches, like logistics, construction, or commercial industries, Facebook can be a gold mine for valuable candidates that nobody has reached out to yet.

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People Science: A Fix for Broken Employee Engagement?

TalentCulture - Recruiting

For years, organizations have invested heavily in programs designed to improve employee engagement and work performance. But despite good intentions, too many of these endeavors have fallen short. Now, some are turning to people science and coaching as a solution. Is this the answer? What exactly is people science? How does it work hand-in-hand with […].

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The 'Quiet Quitter': 16 Ways To Reengage Unhappy Staff Members

Forbes Human Resources Council

Asking open-ended questions that show that you care and are there to support the employee is critical to breaking down barriers and getting to the heart of what is causing an employee to feel disengaged.

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Is “Pandemic Brain” Zapping Your Productivity? Here’s What You Can Do

The Muse

You might have “pandemic brain” whether or not you’ve been infected with COVID-19, and it might be making it harder to do your job. Here’s what you can do.

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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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15 Ways to Spot Leadership Potential in Your Employees

RecruitLoop

Leaders have to be cut from a very special cloth, and not everybody will be leadership material. It can be hard to identify those with the special skills early enough to help them flourish, but if you can spot those who have the potential to be great leaders then your business could reap the rewards […].

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LinkedIn Hack: Search Past the Present Pair

Boolean Strings

Guest Post from Talent Sourcer Mike Santoro. Perhaps the most famous “pair” in recruiting and sourcing search strategy is finding candidates based on matching their “Current Job Title(s)” at “Current Company(s).” Let’s call this a “Pair of Aces.” In this article, I’m going to show two new ways to search (on LinkedIn and via X-ray) for a NEW search combination pair: “Past Job Title(s)” at “Past Company(s)” I will

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Top Tips on Reviewing Your Recruitment Business Strategy to Get Results in 2023

FireFish Software

It shouldn’t shock you that implementing an end-year review is one of the most important tactics for creating a realistic strategy for the year ahead – after all, setting goals that you come up with out of thin air won’t accelerate the real growth of your agency. If you don’t look back at the challenges and problems, you’ll simply start the year with the same flawed processes and strategies – and even if you’ve met your goals this year, the market shift in 2023 might make it impossible for you t

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