Sat.Dec 20, 2014 - Fri.Dec 26, 2014

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7 Areas to Improve Your Talent Management

ClearCompany Recruiting

'The state of work, as it relates to company culture and professional growth, has been weighed and certainly found wanting. As Gallup revealed, only about 13% of the current worldwide workforce are fully engaged in their work. So, it is apparent traditional talent management is not as effective as it could be. Because there is some confusion around the difference between talent management and performance management, here is a definition from talent management strategist, Dr.

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4 Fun and Festive Sourcing News Stories – 22 December 2014

Social Talent

'In the news this week: LinkedIn Reveals the Top Skills Recruiters Searched for in 2014 . In a blog post last week, LinkedIn revealed the Top 25 Hottest Skills that got people Hired in 2014, based on hiring and recruiting activity on the professional network. According to LinkedIn, the list was compiled by analysing the skills and experience data of its 330 million members worldwide to identify the skill categories that belonged to those members that had either changed employer or appeared in a

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The Importance of Putting Your Company Culture on Display

Spark Hire

'With the cost of a bad hire being as much as $50,000 or more , a candidate’s cultural fit has become a major factor that companies consider before extending an employment offer. Moreover, cultural fit determines a candidate’s staying power. Turnover can potentially cost a company 16 to 21 percent of an employee’s annual salary. Companies should also keep in mind that cultural fit is a concern for job seekers as well, therefore, you must ensure you communicate your company culture throughout the

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5 Recruitment Marketing Articles of the Week 12.13.14 to 12.19.14

Symphony Talent

'Here is our weekly feature in which we share the top articles we enjoyed from the past week about recruitment marketing and other recruitment trends. This week we’ll be covering recruitment trends for 2015, mobile recruiting, and recruitment marketing . Before we begin, I’d also like to share news and articles from us this week that you should check out: Blog: #HCIEvents Recap: 2 Days of Innovation in San Francisco.

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Cracking the Culture Code: Interviewing for Culture Fit

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Join Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, for this live webinar as he guides you through an objective interview process that will help your team assess candidate's alignment with your organizational culture. Space is limited, register today!

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Year in Review: CareerBuilder’s Top 10 Posts Of 2014

CareerBuilder

'2014 was the year of vape (according to the Oxford dictionary, anyway); Queen Bey (which year isn’t !); those other royals making news; Internet slang you’ve never heard of; attempts to break the Internet ; and so much more. It was also the year of mobile recruitment, revamping job postings, tackling gender discrimination and offering innovative employee perks.

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3 Ways to Hang On to a Job Hopper

Spark Hire

'The decision to hire a job hopper is typically a touchy subject that many companies ultimately decide to run away from as fast as possible. In a previous article, we raised the question and discussed the possible reasons for hiring job hoppers. Today, we are going to discuss what you should do in order to hang on to the job hopper you recently hired. 1.

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Happy Holidays from SmashFly!

Symphony Talent

'From everyone on the SmashFly team, we want to wish all of our blog readers a Happy Holidays and Smashing 2015! We’ve put together this short video to wish you and yours a tremendous Holiday season. Watch here.

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What to do to prepare for your 2015 workforce

Allegis Global Solutions

'How can you get the most out of your people in the new year?

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My Holiday Wish List for Talent Acquisition

Brandon Hall

'I can’t believe 2014 is almost over, and a new year is upon us. We haven’t been idle at Brandon Hall Group this year. Over the last 12 months, we’ve added some big names to our analyst team, launched DataNow , and will host our first-ever HCM Excellence Jan. 28-30 – not to mention publishing countless pieces of new research in HCM. It truly has been a record year for us, and things show no sign of slowing any time soon.

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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10 Tips To Balance Life And Work During The Holidays

iCIMS

The holiday season can put added stress on business leaders, which could threaten their effectiveness and success. Here's how to get through those dark, happy days.

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How Sharing Other People’s Content Makes You an Irresistible Job Candidate

Hire-Intelligence

'Creating your own content isn''t the only way to get noticed. Becoming a go-to curator of quality information for your industry can also earn you a spot on a hiring manager''s hit. Source: mashable.com Continue reading → Scoop.

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How to Approach Layoffs During the Holidays

Glassdoor for Employers

'Nobody wants to be a Grinch this time of year, but when it comes to layoffs many companies become exactly that. Layoffs right before the holidays in and of itself isn’t bad, after all there are a host of reasons to lower the overhead before the start of a new year, but it’s the how that can have a lasting impact on your company. “Layoffs are a harsh fact of life,” says Susan Ruhl , a managing partner at OI Partners–Innovative Career Consulting in Denver.

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4 Onboarding Methods for Better ROI (and Happier Employees)

CareerBuilder

'Everyone knows the importance of hiring top talent when it comes to increasing ROI — and even predicting turnover. Once you’ve found your rock star candidates, how can you improve your onboarding methods to ensure they’ll spell success for your company? Employee quits alone are more costly than you think. Research shows it typically costs a company about 20 percent of the resigned employee’s annual salary to replace them.

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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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10 Tips To Balance Life And Work During The Holidays

iCIMS

The holiday season can put added stress on business leaders, which could threaten their effectiveness and success. Here's how to get through those dark, happy days.

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Jump start your next job interview with these top five questions – WOTV

Hire-Intelligence

'Employment expert Janis Petrini shares an article on interview questions Source: wotv4women.com Continue reading → Scoop.

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How to Approach Layoffs During the Holidays

Glassdoor for Employers

'Nobody wants to be a Grinch this time of year, but when it comes to layoffs many companies become exactly that. Layoffs right before the holidays in and of itself isn’t bad, after all there are a host of reasons to lower the overhead before the start of a new year, but it’s the how that can have a lasting impact on your company. “Layoffs are a harsh fact of life,” says Susan Ruhl , a managing partner at OI Partners–Innovative Career Consulting in Denver.

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3 Steps to Creating a Management Review Process

Spark Hire

'Employee reviews are typically a standard and expected procedure in most companies, but what about management reviews ? Giving your employees the opportunity to review their managers can be a positive process, if handled properly. There are 3 steps to take in order to initiate a positive management review process. 1. Set Expectations. Before you implement management reviews, it’s important that you meet with management and employees in order to set expectations.

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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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Five Ways to Keep the Bloom on the Employment Rose

iCIMS

Hiring and training new employees can be like dating—it’s thrilling and exciting, and then suddenly—it’s not. Don’t let this tale of expired romance happen to you.

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What To Do After The Job Interview When You’re Standing In A Closet That You Thought Was The Exit

Hire-Intelligence

'You’ve nailed the job interview, and now you’re standing in the supply closet you were certain was the same door you came in through. Here are the next seven steps you need to take to lock up that job! Source: www.clickhole.com Continue reading → Scoop.

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Psst… Get Talent Advisor Content Delivered to Your Email

CareerBuilder

'Oh, what’s that? You’ve been enjoying recent articles by talent advisors Laurie Ruettimann , Jennifer McClure , Matthew Stollak , Steve Browne and Tim Sackett (and guest stars like William Tincup ) about everything from creating a great candidate experience, to dealing with generational issues in your workplace, to the biggest trends to watch for in 2015 — but you still have a lingering feeling of FOMO ?

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How to End 2014 on a High Note for Your Business

Spark Hire

'As 2014 draws to a close, it’s important to tie up any loose ends so that your business can start 2015 with a bang. Before you head off to enjoy the holiday season and the start of the New Year, make sure to attend to these tasks first: Give performance reviews. When your employees are performing their best, your company thrives. One way to ensure that everyone is focused and committed is by doing regular performance reviews ; the end of the year is the great time to do this.

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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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Five Ways to Keep the Bloom on the Employment Rose

iCIMS

Hiring and training new employees can be like dating—it’s thrilling and exciting, and then suddenly—it’s not. Don’t let this tale of expired romance happen to you.

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Finding Talent Using Twitter Search (Infographic)

Sirona Consulting

'For many people in recruitment, talent and HR, Twitter still proves to be a social media platform many simply shy away from. And yet it is such a fantastic social recruiting tool for identifying and engaging with people – candidates and clients included. While there are many tools that can be used in conjunction with Twitter, such as Hootsuite, Tweetdeck, Sprout Social etc there is a search tool that many people overlook, and that is Twitter itself.

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The 2015 Quintet of Workplace Disruptors

SmartRecruiters

'I see the workplace of 2015 as an arena in a perpetual state of disruption. It’s like progress with ADD: we just get our heads around the latest change when another innovation busts in the door. From the Cloud to mobile to the profound shift in population and a new social contract between employers and employees, in 2015 we’ve passed the tipping point.

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Handling Inclement Weather Warnings and Maintaining Business

Spark Hire

'If you live in an area that typically receives inclement weather warnings during the winter months, it is important that you have a plan for your business. This plan should ensure the safety of your employees, while also ensuring that business is still conducted. . Inclement Weather Policy. First, before you respond to any inclement weather, you should check your company’s inclement weather policy.

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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 Most Wonderful Post of the Year.

Recruiting Daily

'Somewhere between Labor Day and Halloween, the official “holiday” season kicks off, an annual annoyance that essentially means that we dedicate approximately a full quarter of each year to those “magical moments” where celebration and consumerism collide. Which makes sense, considering without these yearly “magical moments,” we’d probably be hard pressed to find fodder for family photos or B2B editorial calendars.

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Top 5 Recruitment Blog Posts of 2014

NPA Worldwide

'We are taking a holiday break until early January. Thank you to all of our subscribers for following our blog and sharing our posts throughout the year – we appreciate your support! We’re looking forward to bringing you another year of great content, including contributions from special guest bloggers. Best wishes to all of you for a happy, healthy, and successful 2015!

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The Rise of the Startup Industry in New York

Planted

We are in the midst of the tech revolution. Startups. Innovation. Technologies. These are all buzzwords that you hear nowadays. With the rise of new technologies and changing attitudes about jobs and career paths, startup culture is becoming the new norm. Startups are coming up all around the country, but New York, the city where people have always gone to make it big, has quickly become the hub of startup activity.