Sat.Jan 25, 2014 - Fri.Jan 31, 2014

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Are Reference Checks Worth Your Time When Hiring Employees?

ExactHire Recruiting

The answer is a simple YES! Reference checks are worth your time; just follow these tips to make sure you are using this opportunity to your best advantage and to find the applicant that will be the best fit for your company. Talk to an immediate supervisor This seems like an obvious one, but it needs to be on the list! If a candidate is not able to give you a reference of a supervisor this could be cause for concern; it could be a sign that the candidate left previous jobs in unfavorable condit

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How an applicant tracking system (ATS) reads a resume

Workable

“Anonymous employee at indeterminate company with an unspecified degree in something totally unidentifiable seeks an unrecognized job in the complete unknown.”. This is what your resume looks like to even the most swanky Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Unless you are applying to be a spy, this air of mystery is unlikely to work in your favour. In this post, I’ll explain how to write a solid resume that will pass muster with even the most stringent of parsers.

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Recruiters

HireRabbit

In the field of hiring and recruitment, a well-developed character is just as important as methods and approaches to finding and acquiring potential talent. Constantly practicing and developing positive habits are very important in becoming a most effective recruiter. There is a fine line separating the good from the great, and here are some habits that you need to be practicing to make that jump from being good to great.

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The Classy Way to Leave a Job

Staffing Talk

'The focus of most career-related advice is rightly on how to GET a job – how to build that resume and cover letter, where to look, how to interview, and even how to conduct oneself on that first day and thereafter. That makes sense, of course, because to someone without a job, getting a job becomes more important than almost anything else in life. Once gainfully employed, however, we don’t often consider the proper way to LEAVE a job.

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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 Latest Buzz

iCIMS

The Candidate Experience has many moving parts. Do you know the best tips, tricks, and tactics to deliver a positive one? Discover the latest buzz!

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Job Interview Went Well – Or So You Thought – But Why Weren’t You Hired?

ExactHire Recruiting

I wish the company would tell me why I’m not the right fit for the job! Despite my efforts to find out the details of my apparent mismatch, all I’m hearing on my end are crickets…Bueller? As frustrating as being rejected from your dream employer can be, it can be even more maddening to not know the reasons for the company’s decision not to move you forward in the job interview process, or ultimately to hire you.

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Are You Finding Flow At Work?

Staffing Talk

'Are you in the flow at work? Do you spend more time feeling like you’re nailing it than mailing it? If not, perhaps the problem is a mismatch between your skills and the challenges – or lack thereof – at work. Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is in the flow like never before coming into the Super Bowl following a statistically historic season.

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The Latest Buzz

iCIMS

The Candidate Experience has many moving parts. Do you know the best tips, tricks, and tactics to deliver a positive one? Discover the latest buzz!

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Jobvite is Moving!

Jobvite

For the past 4 1/2 years, Jobvite has called Burlingame our home base. I personally have many great memories of our time there—games with coworkers, lunches out, brainstorming sessions that resulted in some really innovative … Continued.

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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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Marriages made in Software Heaven

Bersin

It has been over a year now since technology behemoth IBM acquired HCM software and service company Kenexa. Many of our members have been inquiring about the results: what directions will the Brass Ring-based talent acquisition system take? Will IBM bring new innovations to the software set? And whither analytics and social, the buzz words for […].

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Why You Need A Successful Mobile Recruiting Strategy NOW!

Staffing Talk

'Out in the woods, Or in the city, It’s all the same to me, When I’m drivin’ free, the world’s my home, . When I’m mobile. Pete Townshend’s song lyrics to 1971′s Going Mobile by The Who were meant to celebrate life on the open road. But they are a bit prescient in some ways as they hint at a world of connectedness now that is a constant for most of us around the world.

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The Candidate Experience Playbook

iCIMS

The candidate experience is an important element of your employment brand. Learn how to create a great candidate experience!

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College Bound Recruiting CRM

Jobvite

Resolutions, new calendars, using up those gift cards you received over the holidays – all trademarks of a new year. If you’re a recruiter or sourcer it is also typically the time of year your organization kicks off college recruiting programs. Some organizations have a dedicated team or individual to lead their efforts, for the small and scrappy teams they typically take this on as well.

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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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The Candidate Experience Playbook

iCIMS

The candidate experience is an important element of your employment brand. Learn how to create a great candidate experience!

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The Latest Buzz

iCIMS

Target the best candidates that are going to stay longer, and perform better. How? Discover the latest buzz!

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The Latest Buzz

iCIMS

Target the best candidates that are going to stay longer, and perform better. How? Discover the latest buzz!

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Three Additional Services That Will Set Your Agency Apart

Staffing Talk

'1. Reduced-cost training . Both staffing agencies and job seekers know that more training = more job opportunities. A lot of staffing agencies understand the importance of training and provide resources to their candidates. Only the best staffing agencies do the work of securing discounted training course rates for their job seekers. Take the time to contact your local business and skills training programs and negotiate reduced rates for any job seekers who apply through your agency.

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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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Interviews That Resemble The Voice: One Legal Search Firm’s Reaction

Staffing Talk

'The Voice: One Legal Search Firms Reaction" src="[link] width="300" height="450" title="Interviews That Resemble The Voice: One Legal Search Firms Reaction" />After nearly a decade of American Idol , why are Americans newly fascinated by The Voice , another reality singing competition that hit the scene in 2011? Almost certainly we’re drawn to the show’s dramatic format, which involves merit-based, “blind” auditions.

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Creating a Great Onboarding Experience

iCIMS

Set the right expectations so that candidates reduce the risk of feeling blindsided on their first day.

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The Latest Buzz

iCIMS

How do candidates feel about the job hunt? And how does it impact you? Discover the latest buzz!

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The Latest Buzz

iCIMS

How do candidates feel about the job hunt? And how does it impact you? Discover the latest buzz!

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HR Pro Playbook: How to Navigate Global Workforce Expansion with Confidence

Speaker: Daniel Grace & Audra Bright

Have you just been told you need to hire employees in another country? 🌎 That's a huge undertaking! It involves navigating a complex landscape of diverse regulations, cultural differences, legal requirements, and currencies. If anything goes wrong, you risk your company's financials, growth, and reputation. 📊 🌟 To help ensure a successful global expansion and mitigate potential non-compliance consequences, this exclusive webinar features Daniel Grace, International HR Con

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Staffing News of the Day, January 29, 2014

Staffing Talk

'CEOs to gather at White House on Friday to discuss how to help the 7.8 million long-term unemployed [Des Moines Regiester]. Why the NFL is opting to hire temporary paid workers for the Super Bowl instead of volunteers [NY Times]. LA employment agency owner sentenced to 2 years in prison after filing 100 false visas [SCPR]. “Black gold” has brought expensive housing, crime, and water shortages to North Dakota , along with big money [Capital Public Radio].

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College Bound Recruiting CRM

Jobvite

Resolutions, new calendars, using up those gift cards you received over the holidays – all trademarks of a new year. If you’re a recruiter or sourcer it is also typically the time of year your … Continued.

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What?! They Did What At Our Company?

Staffing Talk

'Embellish. To decorate (something) by adding special details and features: to make (something) more beautiful, appealing or attractive. Any time we have to sell ourselves, our products, our services, our companies, or even a job req, we have to embellish. A bit. But when it goes too far, and it occurs in a public forum such as LinkedIn, where 259 million people worldwide can see your titles, past accomplishments and even what you say you look like today, too much embellishment is bad.

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Staffing News of the Day, January 27, 2014

Staffing Talk

'Massachusetts-based SD Staffing LLC settles citizenship status discrimination suit by paying $10,500 in civil penalties [SIA]. Investigation: Milwaukee-based HCS Medical Staffing fired employee 2 days after she gave birth ; asked if her pregnancy was an “April Fool’s” joke [Courthouse News]. Upward mobility is lower in the South than the rest of the U.S. – or the developed world [The Atlantic].

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The Greatest Overlooked Tool: A Recruiting Assessment Guide to Transforming Hiring

You know talent acquisition is essential to business success, but are you frustrated with hiring results? Learn how to spotlight ideal talent & match them to the right roles in your organization today by using the Greatest Overlooked Tool.

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Staffing News of the Day, January 30, 2014

Staffing Talk

'Last week’s jobless claim applications climbed 19,000 to 348,000 [Market Watch]. Randstad among employment agencies accused of profiteering scam involving mi-selling insurance to workers [SIA]. Despite record levels of contingent labor, temp bill rates increased less than 1 percent last year [PR Newswire]. Obama to speak at GE factory in WI today to promote reform for federal job training programs [The Hill].

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Staffing News of the Day, January 28, 2014

Staffing Talk

'President Obama to announce he’s raising the minimum wage for federal contract workers to $10.10/hour in tonight’s State of the Union [Huffington Post, USA Today]. Did Mercedes-Benz interfere with efforts to organize a union at an Alabama factory? [AL]. Ford Motor doles out record $8,800 profit share checks to 47,000 workers as part of its most recent labor agreement [CNN Money].

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Obama Gives Praise To Pizza Company For Raising Their Wages To Workers

Staffing Talk

'President Obama once again took his case to Congress and the American people for raising the federal minimum wage, and he praised a Minnesota pizzeria for paying its workers more dough in the process. In attendance at Tuesday’s State of the Union address was John Sorrano, the CEO and founder of Twin Cities-based Punch Pizza , in recognition of having voluntarily raised the minimum wage for the 300 workers at his eight restaurants to $10/hour.