Sat.Mar 07, 2015 - Fri.Mar 13, 2015

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Hurrah for the new ‘Golden Era’ of Agency recruitment !

Greg Savage

'Hardly a week goes by without some ‘expert’ trumpeting the death of agency recruitment, or a technology start-up predicting the ‘disruption’ of our industry, and how recruiters are an endangered species. Really? Who exactly? And, when exactly? Didn’t LinkedIn promise that, what, a decade ago? We are still here. Growing in fact. Agency recruitment is […].

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Kiss the Blarney Stone: Get the Recruiter’s ‘Gift of the Gab’

Social Talent

'With St. Patrick’s Day almost upon us, what better time then to try out a cúpla focal as Gaelige (a couple of words in Irish)? A Brief History of the Irish Language. Irish was the predominant language of the Irish people for most of our recorded history. It enjoys constitutional status as the national and first official language of the Republic of Ireland (all of our official Government documents must come written in Irish as well as English).

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5 Recruiting Challenges for 2015

Glassdoor for Employers

'Recruiting has changed — dramatically. Finding talented needles in a haystack is becoming harder and harder. So how do you find quality talent today and stand out from the competition? What analytics should you look at to measure success? What budget needs to be allocated to employer branding, and how does that tie into recruiting? Here are five recruiting challenges for 2015 and how to overcome them: Challenge #1: Talent Analytics.

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Top Tips for Getting Creative With Your Recruiting

Spark Hire

'When you’re trying to land the attention of the best in the business, you’ll need to take your recruiting one step further. Snooze-worthy strategies just won’t cut it if you want to build a team that’s dynamic, productive, and forward-thinking. If you’re looking for ways to shake up your hiring methods, try utilizing some of these creative recruiting techniques: Have applicants self-select.

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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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5 Ways to Build an Effective Interview Process

InterviewStream

Talent acquisition has the ability to dramatically impact your organization’s bottom line. Each new hire is an opportunity to find the next superstar employee that will grow the company. As such, it’s crucial to ensure that your interviewing process can truly identify the candidates that will make a positive impact for the future. Whether you are looking to establish an entirely new interview process at your organization or are just looking to improve your existing process, here are five ways to

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Why Transparency and Employee Engagement Matter

Glassdoor for Employers

'Did you know that 96% of job seekers say it’s important to work for a company that embraces transparency? Or that 69% agree their perception of a company improves after seeing an employer respond to a review? Today’s job seekers clearly value employer engagement. With that in mind, we’re introducing a new status icon that recognizes engaged employers.

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6 Tips for Using Video Interviews for Staffing Success [INFOGRAPHIC]

Spark Hire

'The battle for talent is raging on, therefore, it’s important that staffing companies utilize readily available technologies in order to best acquire top-notch talent for their clients. Video interviews enable staffing and recruiting professionals to quickly, yet efficiently, connect with candidates. Spark Hire’s infographic, 6 Tips for Using Video Interviews for Staffing Success , details the various ways in which video interviewing technology can help staffing professionals deliver great tale

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4 ways to convert more candidates using psychology

Beamery

'In today’s hyper competitive recruitment market, the secret to convincing great talent to apply is often as simple as understanding exactly what they want (and expect) from your company. Unfortunately, we’re too busy to get to know all candidates personally – there aren’t enough hours in the day! So, what do we do? Well how about a secret weapon?

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The Ultimate Sourcing Ninja Guide to: Job Advertising (FREE Download)

Social Talent

'Job ads. They’re a recruiter’s bread and butter. To get candidates to fill a job, you need to advertise that job with a job ad. Simple as. They’re a necessary part of what we do, yet just the very mention of them still strikes fear into even the most senior of recruiters. They’re long, they’re tedious to compose and, for many recruiters, they usually garner little engagement.

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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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3 Reasons Why CEOs Can’t Ignore Glassdoor

Glassdoor for Employers

'Perception is reality, especially when it comes to attracting and hiring top talent. Increasingly, investors are heeding company ratings when they research organizations. Employers need engaged employees to boost productivity and promote an employer brand. Employers run the risk of missing out on excellent candidates if they ignore their company reviews on Glassdoor and don’t analyze the competition.

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Top Tips for Managing Multiple Offices

Spark Hire

'When you’re tasked with managing multiple office locations, you’ll need to come up with a strategic plan to ensure that everyone is on the same page. Pay careful attention to how you spend your time so as to prevent any one group of employees from feeling neglected or out of the loop. Other key tips for successfully managing multiple business locations include: Make the most of technology.

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Temporary Jobs Will Grow 13% Over the Next 5 Years

CareerBuilder

'Temporary employment is expected to increase by 3 percent (75,384 jobs) from 2014 to 2015 and 13 percent (354,877 jobs) from 2014 to 2019, according to a new CareerBuilder study based on data from Economic Modeling Specialists Intl, CareerBuilder’s labor market analysis arm. That’s good news for anyone in or looking to fill temporary jobs because the number of people employed in such positions today is almost 3 million, and is expected to grow.

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8 Juicy Recruiting News Stories to Sink Your Teeth Into – 9th March 2015

Social Talent

'In the news this week: LinkedIn Has Had a Makeover! The new look site appears cleaner, less cluttered, profiles pictures appear bigger and the amount of white (or in this case grey) space has been increased significantly. This is primarily due to the the removal of the once prevalent right hand side bar. Now, information like the number of people who have viewed your page and your profile rank are displayed along the top of your homepage with your name, title, a quick link to your recent activi

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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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5 Hiring Mistakes You Should Never Make

Glassdoor for Employers

'Following up on my previous post on candidate bad behavior , let’s flip the coin and take a look at some mistakes you should never make when hiring. While both candidates and hiring managers can make similar mistakes, the risks are potentially greater when hiring managers make them and can influence whether potential candidates accept a job. Have you read interview reviews at your company?

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What You Should Know About Hiring a Freelancer

Spark Hire

'Freelancers can be an essential part of any business, particularly smaller companies. They take work off of your plate and can accomplish tasks that you may not feel particularly equipped or inclined to tackle. However, it’s important to go through the hiring process carefully in order to ensure that the person you’re working with is a well trained and responsible professional.

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What Are We Truly Selling in Recruiting?

Symphony Talent

'This is a simple question but one that I don’t think we put enough thought or focus on. We talk about the importance of employer branding and the candidate experience but in the end much of our focus is on filling open jobs today. And rightfully so, these are the ultimate goal of all of. Continue Reading → The post What Are We Truly Selling in Recruiting?

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Banking Industry’s Acute Need for Qualified Candidates

NPA Worldwide

'Today’s guest blogger is Liz Carey, network coordinator for NBN, operators of www.searchbankingjobs.com and www.searchaccountingjobs.com. NPAworldwide and NBN merged in September 2014, and our two networks are working toward a full integration effective January 1, 2016. We look forward to having Liz as a regular part of our blogging team. Employment in banking fields is blossoming as the industry emerges from the financial crisis.

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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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Deeper Employer Branding Insights from Glassdoor

Glassdoor for Employers

'Do your employees love you? We can help you count the ways. Employers tell us they appreciate the insights Glassdoor delivers thanks to our exclusive reviews, ratings and other content. In turn, this intelligence helps employers design and execute strategies to improve culture, increase productivity and hire stronger employees. In our latest Glassdoor release, we’ve introduced additional analytics for clients with Enhanced Profiles.

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Meet Spark Hire at the 2015 Staffing Industry Analysts Executive Forum

Spark Hire

'The Spark Hire team is gearing up for the 2015 Staffing Industry Analysts Executive Forum in Orlando, Florida and we can’t wait to display our video interviews for staffing firms and professionals. We’ve released two videos featuring our team members who will be attending the conference. Which video is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

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A Look at the Modern Recruiting Model [INFOGRAPHIC]

Symphony Talent

'This post was inspired by our new infographic, “The Modern Recruiting Model”, which you can view here. Tomorrow, we’re going to be a part of the TalentNet Interactive conference in Austin, TX. If you have ever been to the conference it’s a bastion of some of the most forward thinking thought leaders in our space. Continue Reading → The post A Look at the Modern Recruiting Model [INFOGRAPHIC] appeared first on SmashFly Blog.

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From a Recruiter: The Realities of a #Job Interview

SmartRecruiters

'I have had a lot of conversations over the course of the last 3 weeks regarding my job; not just what I do or how I do it, but why it is important to me. Last week, I actually had the great thrill of having a candidate flip the script three-quarters of the way through our interview and begin to interview me. Her request – “I want to know about what you do.” .

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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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Interview with John Vlastelica on Using Social Media For Recruiting

Recruiting Toolbox

'This interview/article originally appeared on Social-Hire.com , by Cheryl Morgan. As managing director of Recruiting Toolbox , John Vlastelica is an expert in streamlining and refining recruiting processes and changing them to fit how the best candidates look for the best jobs. He spoke with us about how to use social media to its maximum effect for your recruiting needs.

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How to Fight Back Against Productivity Killers in Meetings

CareerBuilder

'Multitasking used to be encouraged in business, because it showed the signs of an efficient, talented worker who was able to juggle several things at once. However, leadership has begun to move away from this mindset, instead opting for deep-dive work that shows commitment, understanding and innovation. This shift is good news for meetings, but it’s going to take extra effort to get back the full attention of workers, who are often in meetings, but don’t invest much once they’re there.

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Do Satisfied Employees Impact Stock Performance?

Recruiting Daily

'Walking through the campuses of today’s Silicon Valley tech giants, it’s no surprise most employees are satisfied. Colorful workspaces, flexible schedules, dog-friendly offices, casual dress codes, free meals, commuter shuttles and more make for a dreamy work environment compared to the staid workplaces of America’s past. But are these efforts to boost employee satisfaction really worth it?

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The Recruiter Performance Appraisal: Do You Have One?

SmartRecruiters

'With the current market thriving, it’s quite amazing that just a few years ago we were in the midst of the “ Great Recession.” Termed the “worst global recession since World War II,” our economy was in the tank, with unemployment figures soaring from 5% to 10% in just a 1-year span. . During this timeframe, nearly one in ten people in the United States was seeking employment.

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Early Tenure Turnover: Stop the Revolving Door of Hires

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

Are you facing a revolving door of hires, especially within their first 90 days of employment? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, a leading industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologist, offers insights and strategies to unravel the mystery behind early tenure turnover. Identify the root causes of early attrition to mitigate turnover’s impact in the first 12 months.

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Fixing the Black Hole: What you can do to improve your candidate experience right now – Part 1

Recruiting Toolbox

'This interview/article originally appeared on Recruiting Trends. The Candidate Experience has been a hot topic lately, and for a good reason. The Candidate Experience Awards (CandEs) have amassed a mountain of data over the past few years, which for the first time has begun to define not what a poor experience looks like (we already knew that), but rather what a great experience looks like.

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Like a Boss: Study Reveals Common Characteristics of Senior Management

CareerBuilder

'If your CEO wants to apply to be the next “ Undercover Boss ,” he or she may not need to wear a disguise in order to fool your employees. . According to a new CareerBuilder study , 26 percent of workers surveyed say they don’t even know what their CEO looks like, while 55 percent have never had a conversation with the head honcho. The less your employees know about your CEO or other senior leadership, the more unapproachable or intimidating they may seem to be.

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Big Data Doesn’t Always Add Up.

Snark Attack

'I will admit that I am not a leader in any way, shape or form. I have managed as many as a dozen direct reports at once, but the problem is, I’m a solipsist, you see, and would rather execute on my own s**t than operationalize others’, which is pretty much what management is. I […].

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