Sat.Nov 08, 2014 - Fri.Nov 14, 2014

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New! Greg Savage ANZ Speaking Tour 2015

Greg Savage

'Good news! We are about to enter a new golden era for recruitment in Australia and New Zealand. Lots of growth to be had and money to be made. Mostly all we hear about is the death of agency recruitment, but to me it’s clear that conditions are just about right for a revival of […].

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Regulating Recruitment and other Blind Alleys

The Whiteboard

'I received one of those phone calls this week, the kind that, being a recruiter of recruiters, I occasionally have to field. Due to the immediately-obvious highly strung and peeved nature of the caller’s voice I made a note of her name the moment she introduced herself, so that I could refer to it from time to time throughout the call in an attempt to calm and placate (cheesy?

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Indiana Basketball And Hiring – What Can We Learn?

ExactHire Recruiting

I live in Indiana, where basketball is king. Whether you attended Indiana University or not (I did not–I’m a proud Butler University Bulldog), IU basketball is a mainstay of conversations throughout the state, especially this time of year. This year, however, IU basketball is the topic of conversation for the wrong reasons. Over the past few months, no fewer than 6 of the 13 scholarship players on the IU squad have been arrested or suspended for run-ins with the law…that’s almost 50

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Glassdoor’s 2014 Recruiting Budget: Revealed

Glassdoor for Employers

'It’s 2015 planning time. It’s time to figure out your 2015 recruiting goals, strategies and tactics. It’s also time to nail down what budget and resources you need to hit those goals. And of course, you aren’t done until you’ve convinced your boss that your budget requests are reasonable! One thing that I’ve always done in my career is to ask peers at other companies if they are comfortable sharing their budget spreadsheets and key strategies for the next year in a hope to understand: How their

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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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Quit Your Job! Work for these Companies with Amazing Employee Perks (Infographic)

Social Talent

'We know by now that truly excellent Employer Branding, and the key to attracting really great candidates, is about telling the people’s story and doing so by showcasing your employees and their day-to-day activities. It’s not all about free beer and onsite gym facilities … although it doesn’t hurt to have a few amazing employee perks for your employees to enjoy, as this infographic proves: Credit: Needashredder.com.

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Test Your Application Through The Applicant’s Eyes

ExactHire Recruiting

Finding the right employees can be daunting. Have you ever thought about how equally disheartening it can be to find the right job? I strongly encourage our clients to play the role of job-seeker by searching and applying for open positions at their organization. What they find is often times surprising, but it almost always leads to improvements in their recruiting and hiring processes.

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Building a successful recruitment strategy requires looking both ways

Allegis Global Solutions

'Build a recruitment strategy that eliminates inefficiencies, increases productivity and captures cost savings by utilizing Market Analytics and Business Intelligence.

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Admit It: You Discriminate Against Older Workers

CareerBuilder

'It is a fact that the most wanted candidates are 29-32 years old. Okay, this isn’t a fact you will be able to track down anywhere, but it is basically true. I know this from the past 20 years of recruiting and having hiring managers hand me well-meaning job descriptions. I have attended intake meetings where I hear the best of intentions. I’ve gone back for more data after my first batch of candidates failed to connect.

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Global Talent Shortage Continues

NPA Worldwide

'Manpower Group’s annual Talent Shortage Survey shows that 36% of employers worldwide are reporting talent shortages in 2014 – this is the highest level in seven years. Globally, Japan reports the most dire news, with more than 80% of employers saying they are having difficulty filling open jobs. Significant talent shortages are reported throughout Latin America, with 67% of Peruvian employers indicating talent shortages.

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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 Get Candidates to Drop Their Job Interview Facade

SmartRecruiters

'This column originally appeared on Inc.com. Here are the 5 Questions to Turn Your Job Interview Into a Job Conversation. Several years ago, I was recruiting a candidate from a well-known software company. He was strongly recommended by a contact of mine, and I was excited to hear details about his contributions to the company’s success. When we got to the in-person interview, he answered all of my questions by gesturing to his business card and saying “Well, at The Company we believ

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Is your organisation set up to provide a strong CWVP?

Allegis Global Solutions

'The contingent workforce is growing and that means organisations need to offer a strong value proposition to the group.

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Glassdoor Product Release 11.11: Latest Features

Glassdoor for Employers

'Want to learn what’s new with Glassdoor? Check out some of the latest and greatest product releases, including Company Updates, job clicks by location, the jobs and salaries browse pages and competitor insights. NEW Company Updates. EP clients can login and post updates through the new Updates tab in the Employer Center. These updates will feature prominently on company profile pages to all candidates researching the company and via a weekly email to all company Followers.

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5 Ways To Connect With People On LinkedIn For Free Without Their Email Address

Sirona Consulting

'Over the last few months we have all seen LinkedIn reduce the capability to easily connect and network with people. While I have no issue with them doing this (they are a business after all), it gets a little frustrating when methods you have used for ages suddenly disappear without warning (or explanation). I am referring to the ability to invite people to connect who were in the same group as you, for free.

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From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible

Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory

Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. We’ll explore disability as a vibrant culture, understand the nuances of reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and navigate the complexities of undue hardship while challenging the status quo of accessibility practices.

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The Top 10 Abilities Employers Demand from 2015 Graduates

SmartRecruiters

'Can you work well on a team, make decisions and solve problems? Those are the skills employers most want when they are deciding which new college graduates to hire. The next-most-important skill: ability to communicate verbally with people inside and outside an organization. Employers also want new hires to have technical knowledge related to the job, but that’s not nearly as important as good teamwork, decision-making and communication skills, and the ability to plan and prioritize work.

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Five reasons why a managed service provider is your best consultative partner

Allegis Global Solutions

'Learn the top 5 reasons why a managed service provider (MSP) is the best consultative partner for your company.

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[Free E-Book] The Disturbing Truths About Workplace Bullying

CareerBuilder

'You may be tempted to think: Workplace bullying is an urgent need to address and all, but none of that nonsense goes on in my workforce under my watch. Let’s hope you’re right. But did you know? More than 1 in 4 U.S. workers (28 percent) have reported feeling bullied at work. In fact, 1 in 5 of those individuals went on to quit their jobs as a result of bullying.

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How to Recruit on YouTube

Capterra

'What do ISIS, the Mossad, and British Airways all have in common? No, they’re not part of a plot for a new Vince Flynn thriller. And no, they’re not the focus of my favorite conspiracy theory. However, they all are having great success using online video to recruit new applicants. Video is taking over the internet. A full 34% of all internet bandwidth is now devoted to Netflix streaming video, and people watch over six billion hours of video each month on YouTube.

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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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Breaking the Endless Cycle of Source-Hire-Repeat

Brandon Hall

'How far in advance do you plan for talent needs? What activities make up your planning efforts? How satisfied are you with the technology you’re currently using to manage planning efforts? Earlier this year, I asked hundreds of leaders in talent acquisition these same questions – along with the most important question on the topic: How effective would you rate your organization’s planning efforts for talent acquisition?

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Original ACA Architect Says "Deception Was Critical To Obamacare's Passage"

Staffing Talk

'" The "Architect" of the Affordable Care Act says "the stupidity of the American voter" led us to hide the true costs of Obamacare from the public. [.

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10 Ways to Effectively Lead Your Multi-Generational Workforce

CareerBuilder

'Are you setting up your workforce for success? Millennials. Baby boomers. Gen X. The Silent Generation. (Coming soon: Generation Z. ) Your workforce, whether you realize it or not, is a spectrum of generations – and with that comes variations in work styles, habits, motivations, values, strengths and more. While it’s true you definitely shouldn’t brush with broad strokes when it comes to leading your generationally diverse workforce, you also can’t ignore that your workers have different needs

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How to Recruit on YouTube

Capterra

'What do ISIS, the Mossad, and British Airways all have in common? No, they’re not part of a plot for a new Vince Flynn thriller. And no, they’re not the focus of my favorite conspiracy theory. However, they all are having great success using online video to recruit new applicants. Video is taking over the internet. A full 34% of all internet bandwidth is now devoted to Netflix streaming video, and people watch over six billion hours of video each month on YouTube.

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10 HR Metrics to Track in 2024

Discover the power of HR metrics. Master recruiting, control skyrocketing labor costs, and reduce turnover rates. Get insights into key metrics like Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, and Turnover Rate. Equip your business for success in 2024.

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Tips to Help You Maximize Your iCIMS Talent Platform Part Two: Proactive Recruitment

iCIMS

See a high-level look at the iCIMS Talent Platform and learn best practices in proactive recruiting.

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Staffing Firm Pushes Employers To Give Vets A Real Chance

Staffing Talk

'" A New York City staffing firm is urging employers to move beyond "Veteran''s Day posturing" and give vets a real chance at good jobs. [.

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Why 32% of Part-Time Workers Can’t Land a Full-Time Job

CareerBuilder

'We’ve been safely out of the Great Recession for a while now… check. Full-time, permanent employment is inching closer and closer to pre-recession levels … check. Employers who said they were planning to hire more part-time workers increasing from 14 to 17 percent this year… check. Yet, despite all these positive signs, part-time workers are struggling to make the move to full-time jobs, according to a new CareerBuilder study of more than 300 part-time workers.

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Jobvite Hits a New List: The Deloitte Technology Fast 500

Jobvite

Jobvite is thrilled to be on the rapid-growth radar for the second time this quarter. Today, we announced that Jobvite ranked 132 on the esteemed Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list for 2014. This list recognizes the top 500 fastest-growing North American companies, public and private, across a number of technology industries. We are immensely honored by the distinction and pleased to report a growth of 865% from 2009 to 2013.

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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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Social Media Recruiting: Five Reasons Why it’s Not Working.

ApplicantStack

Social Media Recruiting: Five Reasons Why it’s Not Working. Social Media Recruiting can be a powerful tool to attract more applicants and expand the reach of your job postings, but only if used the right way. Many companies just who are just beginning to invest time and resources into social media end up ditching this platform, because they feel it’s not working or because they’re not getting the kinds of responses they’re looking for.

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What Exactly Is This Temp Agency Trying to Tell Its Applicants?

Staffing Talk

'" It''s "my 20th temp agency of the day and the icon on the website is an unemployed guy hanging himself" says @YellowRoss. [.

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9 Leadership Lessons From ‘The Mindy Project’

CareerBuilder

'As the creator, writer and star of Fox sitcom The Mindy Project, Mindy Kaling leads her cast and crew each to bring viewers a dose of hilarity each week. The show chronicles her personal and professional life as the only female OB-GYN at a practice in New York City. In interviews, Kaling has said it’s weird but also awesome that she’s the boss but — intentionally or not — she’s paving the way for female minorities to rise to prominence in the upper echelons of the entertainment industry.

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