Staffing Talk

JUNE 19, 2013

'Austin Powers isn’t exactly known as an organizational development expert, but he may have been on to something with his signature line, “ Oh behave !” Because as it turns out, organizational behaviors can improve results, enhance ROI, and positively impact the competitive advantage at your company or organization. At least that’s the premise of the brand-new book by Steve Jacobs called ” The Behavior Breakthrough.” He presents behavioral tools, tips, framew

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iCIMS

JUNE 17, 2013

How well does your employment brand match up with reality? Current iCIMS client, Southwest, offers an insightful case study.

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Metashift

JUNE 18, 2013

'A short video to launch Metashift''s Video Interviewing Guide'

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Hiring Thing

JUNE 16, 2013

'Just another reality tv show, you say? A closer look shows that it’s also a great example of how to hire and motivate great employees. In addition to a cash prize for the season’s winner, all of the competitors have an opportunity to work with a coach who is highly successful and respected in the contestants’ field.

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Staffing Talk

JUNE 17, 2013

'[link]. I got to spend a lot of time in Los Gatos in the 1990s. It was a nice place then, and I’m guessing it still is based on the $450k valuation you can get on a shack no bigger than the woodshed in my backyard. But if you’re a developer, and your startup is still years away from an IPO that may never happen, then my recommendation is to go East young man ( or gal ).

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ExactHire Recruiting

JUNE 21, 2013

A common question people ask when approaching an ATS provider is: “how much does an applicant tracking system cost?” The answer is challenging because many variables come into play when buying applicant tracking software. This often leads to the answer that no one wants to hear: “it depends.” But let’s put that answer aside for now, and begin by helping you understand the variables that impact cost.

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Hiring Thing

JUNE 20, 2013

'Having been a software developer for nearly 15 years there are dozens of lessons I learned the hard way. These are just a few of the practical pieces of advice I wish I had learned earlier in my career.

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Staffing Talk

JUNE 20, 2013

'Hey Staffing Talk Readers, We apologize for not being able to reach you over the past couple days. Yesterday, our site unexpectedly broke after a probable virus affecting our externally hosted server. It looked a little bit like this: @*#^&$(! Sorry to get all tech jargon-y on you. You probably only care that Staffing Talk exploded. Anyway, we apologize for the wait while we move all of our content over to a new server.

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Staffing Talk

JUNE 19, 2013

'If I’m at odds with the reporting done this week by Business Week on Heidrick and Struggles, (see An Executive Search Firm Falls on Hard Times ), it’s not because they have repeatedly taken the formerly giant recruiter out to the woodshed for poor performance. Indeed, Heidrick ( HSII ) has performed poorly. And over a long period of time. Business Week got that right just fine along with the fact the HSII is trying to sell itself.

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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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Staffing Talk

JUNE 16, 2013

'My eight-year-old son and I were doing some landscaping in our yard one day when he paused, looked up at me through squinted, sweat-soaked eyes, and said, “Dad, wouldn’t it be great if we never had to work?”. To be honest, I can’t say I’ve never had the same thought, on occasion, especially on mornings when I’d rather sleep in an hour or two rather than get my rear-end out of bed and out the door.

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Staffing Talk

JUNE 17, 2013

'Employee referral programs are an effective way to recruit top talent, and about 50% of American companies have a rewards program in place to encourage referrals, but it’s not just current employees who should be involved in the prospecting process. According to new data from Zao.com , a social employee referral management platform, 41% of referral hires come from non-employees - including trusted business contacts and friends -when rewards are offered.

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Staffing Talk

JUNE 19, 2013

'This article was sent to us by Josh Tolan, CEO of SparkHire , a video powered hiring solution that allows staffing professionals to collaborate with their clients around video interviews. It’s no secret recruiters and staffing professionals love passive candidates. These candidates have already proven and continue to prove they have the right skills and qualifications for the job.

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Staffing Talk

JUNE 17, 2013

'We’ve had the privilege to share Scott Wintrip’s wisdom several times on Staffing Talk over the years, and today we’ve got another gem from the staffing consultant guru. I attended one of Scott’s breakout sessions at Staffing Industry Analysts’ Executive Forum back in March, and was particularly intrigued by his tips on “adjacent alternatives.” At my request last week, he expanded upon the topic in an edition of his popular podcast , and I’ll likewise try to do justice to it here.

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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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Staffing Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

'Nearly half of U.S. oil and gas hiring managers plan to add staff in second half of 2013 [4-Traders]. Dutch recruitment veteran and founder of what is now Randstad has died [Staffing Industry Analysts]. Capital One: 67 percent of small businesses don’t have plans to hire in next six months [Daily Finance]. Two staffing companies, including Sodexo, may lay off 650 employees from Detroit Public Schools over unpaid building services contract [Crains Detroit].

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Staffing Talk

JUNE 17, 2013

'Obamacare incentivizes hiring higher-income workers full time and low income workers part time [Washington Times]. Expected to become law this year, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act affords LGBT Americans protections they’ve been denied [Metro Weekly]. Marco Rubio staffer says there are “American workers who, for lack of a better term, can’t cut it” [National Review].

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Staffing Talk

JUNE 19, 2013

'Interview with CEO of ManpowerGroup: What’s next for the job market ? [Wall Street Journal]. Surge in litigation-related work is prompting one in three lawyers to add staff [PR Newswire]. Six Indians arrested for swindling 500 students through a fake campus recruitment agency [IBN Live]. Survey of 500 HR departments shows trouble filling managerial and professional vacancies , plus lower turnover [AOL].

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