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Is automation going to change the world of work?

Allegis Global Solutions

The 'rise of the machines' has long been a common theme in the science fiction genre. We are all familiar with stories that see humans develop technology that is so advanced it overtakes mankind and becomes bent on world domination.

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The Push and Pull of Recruitment

iCIMS

The expectations of the modern workforce is a new frontier - where a specific and targeted mix of advertising is utilized to get the word out about open positions.

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Are You “Prey” For The Un-, Or Under-Employed?

Staffing Talk

'You should treat potential employers like prey. That was the comment the other day from the reader of a New York Times story on long-term unemployment and the lengths people will go to for work these days. In this case, this man said he lied about his background to get a job he knew he could do. He says he is glad he did, because four years later he is rising through the ranks and happily employed.

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Letters of Intent Benefit Physicians and Employers

Hospital Recruiting

For physicians , a letter of intent (sometimes referred to as LOI or Offer Letter) is often an interim step in the job search process, between interviewing and accepting a position. A letter of intent is not legally binding but is based on mutual interest and the good faith of both parties involved. There are several advantages for both physicians and employers to include a letter of intent as a part of the hiring process. alexskopje/123RF.com.

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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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The Cost of Not Upgrading

Jobvite

I see articles every day about this new “Millennial” generation and how entitled they feel. Half of the articles are written from the perspective of the employer who seems almost bitter at the fact that they HAVE to hire these lazy, self-absorbed, altruistic kids. The other half are written from the perspective of a millennial blaming all of their issues on society, the government, or the economy.

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TechTrends for Staffing and Selling

Staffing Talk

'In the video below I walk you through one of my favorite websites on innovation, Frog Design, and how their views on design have influenced Tempworks products over the years including our upcoming products Exartu and the new web front-end for Tempworks. Frog Design takes design beyond the now primitive notion of how something looks or even how it works to being about your business as a whole and how it serves people.

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7 Reasons Why Being a Recruiter is Downright Awesome

Recruitalicious

'If you’re in recruiting, my guess is you didn''t grow up seeking to join the profession ( I sure didn''t). Like most youths with stars in their eyes, you probably dreamed of space travel, dancing, acting, singing or playing professional sports in front of thousands, perhaps millions of fans. If those dreams didn''t come true, don’t fret; recruiting is a darn fine profession—one that offers a wealth of career development and growth opportunities, unmatched talent expertise, the building of rela

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The Cost of Not Upgrading

Jobvite

I see articles every day about this new “Millennial” generation and how entitled they feel. Half of the articles are written from the perspective of the employer who seems almost bitter at the fact that … Continued.

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2.5 Million May Leave the Workforce: What Are You Doing to Prepare?

iCIMS

The Affordable Care Act may lead to a voluntary reduction in the workforce by the equivalent of more than two million full-time positions. Are you prepared?

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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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Do You Know The Abandonment Rate On Your Recruiting Site?

Staffing Talk

'What you don’t know can hurt you. And when it comes to hiring, retaining and developing top talent, likely your organization’s biggest asset and best competitive advantage, it pays to ask the right questions. For starters, when was the last time you asked your ATS vendor what the abandonment rate on your recruiting site is? If it takes a candidate an hour to fill out all the fields, it’s probably pretty high.

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PEOs — Outsource all your HR Functions and Stay Focused

Hiring Thing

'We''ve been recently working with a few companies that belong to a PEO (Professional Employer Organizations) and it''s been intriguing to learn about how they work.

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2014 Jobvite Job Seeker Nation Study

Jobvite

Last year we showed you that a hefty percentage of currently employed workers were actively seeking a new job. This year, that number has become even heftier. In fact, more than half of those who are … Continued.

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Beat the Skill Gap: Reduce Time-to-Fill & Find the Best Candidates

iCIMS

What Every Recruiter Should Know About Proactive Recruitment and Talent CRM

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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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Staffing News of the Day, February 5, 2014

Staffing Talk

'Referral fees were illegally collected for recruiting soldiers during Iraq war, making it “one of the largest criminal investigations in the history of the Army ” [BBC]. American Staffing Association & several staffing firms endorse the White House’s list of best practices for hiring the long-term jobless [SIA]. The weak economy has cost us 6 million American jobs , including one million who’ve given up looking [Market Watch].

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The State Of Talent And HR In Australia

Bersin

I just returned from a two week trip to Australia where I had the opportunity to visit our Deloitte colleagues and clients in Sydney and Melbourne, and wanted to share some thoughts. The purpose of this trip was to present our 2014 Predictions research, (free Webinar, February 13) discussing the big trends for the coming year […].

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2014 Jobvite Job Seeker Nation Study

Jobvite

Last year we showed you that a hefty percentage of currently employed workers were actively seeking a new job. This year, that number has become even heftier. In fact, more than half of those who are employed at present are either actively seeking or open to new job opportunities. And 71% of the U.S. labor force (both employed and unemployed) is on the job market.

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Can One Question Tell You Everything About A Job Candidate?

Staffing Talk

'Whether it’s for a blog post in Staffing Talk, or when you’re trying to make that next great hire, as interviewers we are always looking for that Holy Grail of interview questions, that single line or exchange that will unlock the mysteries of the universe and tell us all we want to know, and then some. Simon Anderson, the CEO of DreamHost , a global web hosting company, says his single best interview question is, “Tell me about the first experience in your life when you realized th

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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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From Head Of HR To GM CEO Without Ever Asking For A Raise Or Promotion

Staffing Talk

'Mary Barra’s rise from engineering intern to CEO of the world’s second largest automaker wasn’t meteoric, but it was steady. And whether she was working as an assembly plant manager, head of Human Resources, or leading global product development, she says she never asked for different jobs, or a raise. So how did she do it? I was on the elliptical machine at the club a couple of weeks ago when I saw the first televised interview with Barra after her latest promotion to GM CEO.

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Staffing News of the Day, February 7, 2014

Staffing Talk

'In January, payrolls rose less than expected, yet the jobless rate declined to 6.6 percent [Bloomberg]. Last-ditch effort to restore emergency benefits for the long-term unemployed falls just one vote short in Senate [The Guardian]. Adecco & Kelly Services recruit & train 65,000 Olympic workers, cross their fingers for a scandal-free month [HCA Mag].

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Staffing News of the Day, February 4, 2014

Staffing Talk

'Microsoft names India-native and longtime Microsoft employee Satya Nadella its third CEO [Forbes]. “It was just the dumbest luck:” Facebook’s first employees look back at the beginning [Mashable]. OSHA cites an automaker and staffing agency Sizemore Inc. for 22 violations, totaling a proposed $207,100 [Coosa Valley News]. For the most in-demand jobs across all sectors, check out Randstad’s 2014 hot jobs list [PR Newswire].

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Staffing News of the Day, February 6, 2014

Staffing Talk

'ADP & Moody Analytics: cold and stormy winter weather continue to weigh on job numbers [Wall St. Cheat Sheet]. Congressional Budget Office says Obamacare would shrink labor market by relieving Americans of “job-lock ,” not by layoffs [LA Times]. Washington state’s minimum wage might go up for some and down for teens [Spokesman]. OSHA cites Ferrellgas for $73,000 after last summer’s Blue Rhino explosion [Daily Commercial].

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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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Does Rooting For the Dreamer Mean Attacking the Employer?

Staffing Talk

'In the past two years, three Americans have quit their jobs loudly, proudly, and in public. I’m wondering what this says about our workplace culture – and the broader culture from which the trend stems. Only three, you say? Yes, but their audiences were staggering, each one trumping the last. First it was financial executive Greg Smith, who wrote a condemnatory op-ed for the New York Times (readership = 1.8 million) announcing his resignation from Goldman Sachs.

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White House Says Reduction In The Workforce Because Of ACA Can Be A Good Thing

Staffing Talk

'Fewer Americans in the workforce because of the Affordable Care Act? That’s going to be a reality according to the 182-page Budget and Economic Outlook recently released by the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office. The White House says that can be a good thing though because “individuals will be empowered to make choices about their own lives and livelihoods.” The CBO report says the healthcare law will reduce American workforce participation by the equivalent of two mil

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Staffing News of the Day, February 3, 2014

Staffing Talk

'Walmart defends itself against labor complaints , says it’s hard to distinguish between absenteeism and short strikes [WSJ]. “Everyone needs a vacation no matter what salary they earn:” Washington state lawmakers consider first-in-the-nation paid vacation bill [Spokesman]. How Democrats and Republicans are finding common ground on two important immigration issues [Washington Post].