Sat.Dec 14, 2013 - Fri.Dec 20, 2013

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Boost Your Employee Referral Program

ExactHire Recruiting

How does your company promote and incentivize employee referrals? Did you know that in many industries, the #1 source for acquiring new hires is via employee referrals? That is powerful information, especially when harnessed appropriately. Using social media tools to promote your organization’s referral system will also help produce quality applicants, show that you stay current with market trends and boost company culture, as well!

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The Future of Job Boards

Staffing Talk

'Contrary to popular belief, the job board industry is expanding faster than ever. The supposed dominance of generalist big boards such as LinkedIn and Monster actually pales in comparison to the thousands of niche boards that open up every year. In fact, according to one job board expert, 2013 may have been the best year for niche job boards ever. “It’s a different industry than it was 10 years ago certainly, but it is definitely growing,” says the Job Board Doctor Jeff Dickey-Cha

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Bill Kutik Interviews iCIMS CEO Colin Day About the Candidate Experience

iCIMS

What does iCIMS own CEO have to say about recruiting’s dynamic landscape?

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Analyzing Hiring Data: How do I Fare?

Jobvite

Last month, I wrote a blog on hiring ratios. In order to come up with these ratios, I looked at Jobvite’s Big Data, an infrastructure comprised of a large sample of aggregated Jobvite customer data and gleaned some solid facts. As I started to look at the data I started to ask few questions to myself: 1. How long does it take to hire an engineer? 2.

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Transforming Recruiting: AI Skills Matching & Automation Are Revolutionizing Talent Acquisition

Experience the future of talent acquisition with ThisWay Global’s AI-powered solutions. In this transformative journey, delve into the innovative world of skills matching and automation, redefining traditional recruiting strategies. Witness how ThisWay’s technology analyzes candidate profiles, matches skills with job requirements, and streamline the hiring process, saving time and resources.

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Ideas to Improve Employee Retention in Your Organization

ExactHire Recruiting

Congratulations! You have hired a new team member, and this person appears to be the answer to your organization’s needs. As a leader, you can envision this new employee having a bright future with your company for the long term. This person will complement the organization’s goals beyond your greatest expectations…at least in your vision. How do you connect your vision of long-term achievement with your new employee’s formulating vision of achievement?

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Bill Kutik Interviews iCIMS CEO Colin Day About the Candidate Experience

iCIMS

What does iCIMS own CEO have to say about recruiting’s dynamic landscape?

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Analyzing Hiring Data: How do I Fare?

Jobvite

Last month, I wrote a blog on hiring ratios. In order to come up with these ratios, I looked at Jobvite’s Big Data, an infrastructure comprised of a large sample of aggregated Jobvite customer data and … Continued.

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Employee Referrals – Use Technology to Help Track and Reward

ExactHire Recruiting

There’s a lot of talk in our market these days about where recruiting is headed. Many experts feel that we are on the cusp of some significant changes in the next few years. Less reliance on traditional job boards, heavier use of social media and allowing applicants to leverage mobile technology are some of the more consistent topics of change that I see on a regular basis.

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Online Work Goes Mainstream: Kelly Cozies Up To oDesk

Staffing Talk

'It wasn’t just their shared shade of green that drew them together. Kelly Services, the second-largest employer in the United States (behind Walmart) has been placing workers for 67 years. Its size, name recognition, and deep roots make it a heavyweight not just in the world of staffing, but in the economy as a whole. In the mostly-separate world of online staffing, oDesk is a big name, too (if not the biggest).

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Holiday Wish List for Talent Analytics

Bersin

For many HR leaders, talent analytics tops the holiday wish list. They simply can't ignore the need to measure, analyze, and improve their people practices. But not everyone is waiting for Santa. In our recent study, over half (57% to be exact) of the HR leaders surveyed said they already increased their investments in talent […].

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A Video Interview is Worth a Thousand Resumes

Jobvite

I will never forget struggling to get my first job in product management. I was sure that if I could just get a phone interview I would be able to sell the recruiter that my … Continued.

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The Mobile Job Seeker

iCIMS

This infographic explores the rise of mobile technology and what it means for recruitment.

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Staffing News of the Day, December 18, 2013

Staffing Talk

'Temp worker is crushed to death at Amazon sorting facility in New Jersey; OSHA investigates [USA Today]. Federal job satisfaction plummets to 10-year low. Compare that to private sector satisfaction, which rose slightly [Next Gov]. Plunked in the middle of the week, Christmas on Wednesday is a test for employers /employees [Detroit Free Press]. Outspoken socialist won Seattle City Council seat on promise to boost pay to $15/hr [Komo News].

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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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Human Resources, Learning, and Leadership: Our Ten Predictions for 2014

Bersin

2014 will be an exciting and challenging year for HR, learning, and talent professionals. (Download our 66 page Predictions Report here.) Global economic growth will create a new level of competition for people. HR organizations will shift their focus from cost reduction to retention and engagement. Technology will continue to make the world a smaller […].

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A Video Interview is Worth a Thousand Resumes

Jobvite

I will never forget struggling to get my first job in product management. I was sure that if I could just get a phone interview I would be able to sell the recruiter that my background, while non-traditional, aligned extremely well with what they were looking for. I only had one big problem – my resume. No matter how much I tailored my resume to a position in product management, recruiters rarely read past my job title, “Construction Manager”.

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The Mobile Job Seeker

iCIMS

This infographic explores the rise of mobile technology and what it means for recruitment.

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Staffing News of the Day, December 20, 2013

Staffing Talk

'U.S. economy grew at a solid 4.1 percent rate from July through September [Sacramento Bee]. Express Employment Professionals CEO pens seven predictions for the 2014 job market [SIA]. Nearly 70 percent of employees will not take all their vacation in 2013 [PR Newswire]. Jobless rate plunged in New Jersey “solely because people gave up looking for work” [NJ].

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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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Locate Your Next Staffing Branch In This Sunny Metro

Staffing Talk

'Daytona Beach, Florida, is known as the home of the Daytona 500 , NASCAR’s first – and biggest – race of the season every year. But according to ManpowerGroup’s Q1 2014 Employment Outlook Survey released this month, the Deltona, Florida metropolitan region, which includes Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach on the state’s east coast, is also home to the nation’s most vibrant job market.

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Staffing News of the Day, December 16, 2013

Staffing Talk

'German strikers travel to Amazon’s headquarters in Seattle to call for higher pay, better conditions [Bloomberg]. MasterCard has new rules for payroll cards , allowing employees to take advantage of direct deposit, online shopping, & bill pay [SIA]. Some estimates predict British Columbia will need 10,000 mining workers over the next 10 years. Where will they come from?

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Staffing News of the Day, December 19, 2013

Staffing Talk

'oDesk and Elance merge to form one giant freelancer company [Venture Beat]. ProPublica takes an in-depth look at temporary worker deaths , including the Bacardi incident last spring [ProPublica]. Amazon’s first American labor union is brewing at a Delaware fulfillment center [Delaware Online]. New unemployment benefit applications jump 10,000 , but take readings “with a grain of salt” [Market Watch].

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Staffing News of the Day, December 17, 2013

Staffing Talk

'Glassdoor releases list of the top 8 retail companies to work for [RIS News]. JobDiva participates in E-Verify study commissioned by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [4-Traders]. Nearly half of top positions in the Department of Homeland Security are unfilled [Washington Post]. Internet media company Mediabistro announces launch of first 3D printing job board, 3dprintingindustry.com [Market Watch].

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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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U.S. Job Growth Forecast Looks Cloudy For The Next Decade

Staffing Talk

'The Bureau of Labor Statistics is out with a new report showing how employment will change in different industries in the next decade. The winner when it comes to job growth? Health care and social assistance workers, two sectors accounting for a third of total job growth. Rounding out the bottom of the list are farmers and federal workers. Overall though, the forecast is pretty weak, with a projected annualized job growth rate of just a single percent, as in 1, or one.

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Globetrotter Recruits Elite Developers In Person

Staffing Talk

'What’s the difference between a good outsourcing experience and a bad outsourcing experience? The caliber of the talent. Simple, right? Taso Du Val thought so. He’s the CEO and co-founder of TopTal , an online freelancing platform that connects elite software engineers (emphasis on elite ) with idea-driven companies and entrepreneurs. The Silicon Valley-native wanted to start the platform after realizing that powerful talent exists everywhere, but isn’t necessarily at your fi