Greg Savage
OCTOBER 6, 2014
'I have had some major highs in a career that is now deep into its 4th decade. Lots of hard work, lots of luck, and plenty of great people, have helped me to some success, which has been fun and lucrative. And I am proud of many milestones along the way, possibly capped by the […].
The Whiteboard
OCTOBER 9, 2014
'The word “algorithm” still makes me shudder, even 25 years on from when I reached my limit in the mathematics field. I’ve always found basic maths pretty easy and managed to complete GCSE Maths (UK version of NCEA level 1…I think…) in a year rather than the usual two, getting a grade A to boot. Problem was this didn’t mean scoring an extra free couple of hours each week to slope off into town instead, oh no.
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ExactHire Recruiting
OCTOBER 5, 2014
Referrals that come from your network are likely the most reliable and best-suited for your needs.* *There is always an asterisk, isn’t there? If you are selective about who you request referrals from, their recommendation can be well-suited for your needs. This applies to appliances, restaurants, and yes, even applicants. Let’s focus in on recommendations for applicants.
Social Talent
OCTOBER 8, 2014
'Visual job descriptions are a very powerful way of engaging candidates and really advertising your job (something we spoke about last week ). Not only that, but visually pleasing job ads make your recruitment efforts stand out from the crowd and make them more memorable – two aspects that are almost guaranteed to ensure you lure the perfect candidate to your company and away from everyone else’s.
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Allegis Global Solutions
OCTOBER 9, 2014
'In the latest round of Local Market Analyses released by the Allegis Global Solutions (AGS) Market Analytics team, findings show that 48% of AGS key client markets are likely to face imminent sourcing difficulty in filling positions and another 26% of markets could be facing similar problems in the near future.
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Glassdoor for Employers
OCTOBER 8, 2014
'We recently hosted a webinar about how to qualify for our Best Places to Work lists, including tips and insights from previous winners. Since we didn’t have time to answer all of your great questions, be sure to check out a full Q&A from the session below! Q: What are the three different lists this year and what are the size cutoffs for each?
Social Talent
OCTOBER 5, 2014
'In the news this week: More LinkedIn InMail Policy Updates. As you may remember, we reported back in July that LinkedIn were clamping down on recruiters who send endless amounts of generic InMails, with a new InMail policy. The new policy stated that LinkedIn would refuse to allow recruiters whose InMail response rates were consistently below 13%, the ability to send more InMails for a period of 14 days – regardless of their account type.
SmartRecruiters
OCTOBER 7, 2014
'Happiness in the workplace is something of a double-edged sword. Yes, having happy employees is critical to the success of any company, but there are plenty of ways that bending over backwards to put a smile on your workers’ faces can backfire. As with everything else, balance is key. Myth #1: Employees should be kept happy 24/7. Let’s start simple.
NPA Worldwide
OCTOBER 9, 2014
'Today’s installment was submitted by T. Jeff McGraw of Callos Resource, LLC in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jeff serves as the chair of the NPAworldwide Board of Directors, and has been a member of the network since 1994. Callos Resource, LLC provides a broad range of human resource services including recruiting & search, temporary staffing, and PEO services.
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.
CareerBuilder
OCTOBER 6, 2014
'As we look ahead to the last stretch of 2014, U.S. employers are positioned to close out the year on a high note. Nearly 3 in 10 (29 percent) employers intend to hire full-time, permanent employees in Q4 — a number that beats last year’s forecast by four percentage points, according to CareerBuilder’s new Q4 job forecast. Meanwhile, only about 1 in 10 (9 percent) employers say they will need to cut back on staff.
Capterra
OCTOBER 8, 2014
'Google Plus has 300 million active users (out of 540 million total). Or, put another way, it’s roughly the size of Germany, France, Japan, and Algeria combined. With that potential talent pool, you’d think more recruiters would be mining it to find hires, but many have been scared off by talk that it’s superfluous, too confusing, or a ghost town. Don’t be frightened away; savvy recruiters and hiring managers are already using the search giant’s social network to build relationships and find exa
SmartRecruiters
OCTOBER 9, 2014
'From the Startup Rules of Josh James , founder and CEO of Domo, the all-star executive who also co-founded Omniture and took it from inception to IPO to sale for $1.8B to Adobe: “Rule 45: No Unemployed Candidates. Always an Excuse. Too Risky. Top-Rated, Currently Employed Candidates Who Won’t Leave… PERFECT.”. With all due respect for your accomplishments, Josh, I disagree.
Allegis Global Solutions
OCTOBER 6, 2014
'Staffing companies need to invest in marketing and their brand to prosper.
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.
Recruitalicious
OCTOBER 9, 2014
'The 6th annual PR + Social Media Summit , hosted by The Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University in Milwaukee, was held on Tuesday, October 7. The event included a wide range of speakers highlighting the latest tools and trends advancing Marketing and Public Relations. As a Social Media Specialist working with a number of employer brands and talent acquisition teams, I was most interested to hear from Yumi Wilson ( @Yumiwilson ), Director of Communication for LinkedIn.
Capterra
OCTOBER 8, 2014
'Google Plus has 300 million active users (out of 540 million total). Or, put another way, it’s roughly the size of Germany, France, Japan, and Algeria combined. With that potential talent pool, you’d think more recruiters would be mining it to find hires, but many have been scared off by talk that it’s superfluous, too confusing, or a ghost town. Don’t be frightened away; savvy recruiters and hiring managers are already using the search giant’s social network to build relationships and find exa
CareerBuilder
OCTOBER 7, 2014
'Last month on The Hiring Site, we addressed some of the misconceptions around hiring foreign workers. As a follow-up to that story, we reached out to Wilma Longdon-Poku, a native of Ghana, to share her recent experience looking for work in the United States and provide further insight into the misconceptions around hiring foreign workers. Wilma Longdon-Poku immigrated to the United States from Ghana in 2012 to join her husband, a native of Ghana who had earlier moved to the U.S. after high scho
Workable
OCTOBER 7, 2014
One of the biggest mistakes made when hiring for a startup is to think that just because you’re small you don’t need a process. If you think “process” means doing things slowly then think again. Get the right tools, remember to hire as a team and you will stay on track. The hiring process is a funnel — you get a lot of applicants, you speak with some of them, you meet a few of them, you hire the one you like best.
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.
Hire-Intelligence
OCTOBER 7, 2014
'With so many available applicants per every open position, how companies are having trouble filling open roles might seem bewildering. The infographic below shows the obstacles plaguing both job candidates and hiring managers in today’s hiring process.
Allegis Global Solutions
OCTOBER 10, 2014
'SOW can provide great benefits, but it needs to be well managed.
Staffing Talk
OCTOBER 10, 2014
'" What place does chemistry have in the hiring process? Can it be quantified and measured? And is it the same as likeability? Let''s hear from some experts. [.
FeeTrader
OCTOBER 6, 2014
'By Travis Scott. The key to using social media effectively in recruiting is to know your target audience and be active in both your posts and responses to other users. It can be a huge time saver to use programs like HootSuite , Buffer or HubSpot that allow you to post content to all of your social platforms from one place. However, not all social networks are created equal.
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iCIMS
OCTOBER 6, 2014
Ask the right kinds of questions to have the most useful interview possible.
Talent Board
OCTOBER 10, 2014
Talent acquisition teams play a pivotal role in an organization’s success not only by carefully evaluating potential employees, but by creating a positive impression of the company for job candidates. Assurant’s skill in providing an excellent candidate experience was spotlighted when the Assurant Talent Acquisition team recently received a 2014 North American CandE Award in.
Recruitalicious
OCTOBER 9, 2014
'Boomerang talent – the re-recruiting of former employees – is a “crucial component of talent acquisition and talent management in today’s job-hopping environment.” So says Angela Hills , Cielo Executive Vice President and Managing Director – North America. Recent research published by Hay Group states that more than 49 million more employees will leave their jobs in 2018 than in 2012.
Jobvite
OCTOBER 7, 2014
We’re excited to announce that Jobvite has received a $25 million investment from New York-based Catalyst Investors. This is one of the biggest rounds of funding the recruiting space has seen in quite some time, … Continued.
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.
iCIMS
OCTOBER 6, 2014
Ask the right kinds of questions to have the most useful interview possible.
Staffing Talk
OCTOBER 9, 2014
'" Next week, thousands of staffing industry pros will don name tags and rub shoulders at ASA Staffing World in National Harbor just outside Washington D.C. But with jam-packed schedules and a maze of an expo hall, it can be difficult to do the thing you want to do: have meaningful conversations with your industry peers.… [.
Social Talent
OCTOBER 6, 2014
'Over the next few weeks, we’ll be using Indeed.com’s industry employment trends analytics tools and our own sourcing tool, SourceHub, to provide you with comprehensive Boolean search strings for each of the Top 10 job titles in each of the most popular industries. Not only that, but we’ll be making list of the Top 5 employers of people with those skills in the USA, the UK and Ireland, and information regarding the average salary those candidates can expect to receive.
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