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

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How to Close Your Final Interview – 2 Key Tips

ExactHire Recruiting

There are lots of resources on the web about how to put together a good resume, find job openings, get through online application software and get in the door as an applicant. No doubt these are important things for any potential job seeker. However, there is another element of the process that doesn’t seem to get as much attention — how to close for the job.

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Are You Putting Your Company In The Shop Window Like Iceland?

Web Based Recruitment

'Mobile & Video Recruitment & EventsE Mobile Recruitment. Free Mobile Recruitment Guide. Video Recruitment. Training Courses. Mobile Recruitment Video Training Course. Recruitment Events. We Can Help you. Contact Us. About Us. Press & Media. Blog. Are You Putting Your Company In The Shop Window Like Iceland? March 11, 2014 By Mike Taylor Leave a Comment Picture courtesy of Winchester City Council.

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iCIMS Career Portal Checklist

iCIMS

First impressions are everything, especially when it comes to attracting and engaging top talent. If your organization's career portal is outdated or provides a poor experience, you could be repelling ideal candidates. Check in to see how your organization stacks up with the iCIMS Career Portal Checklist!

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The Secret To Happy Employees? Technology.

Staffing Talk

'" A new workplace trends report finds one in four employees would consider making a job change simply to have access to better technology. [.

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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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The R(evolution) is coming!

Jobvite

In case you haven’t heard, we’re gearing up for Jobvite Summit’14 —and you won’t want to miss it. Our annual user conference will be bigger and better than ever this year, as we come together to discuss the landmark changes occurring in the recruiting landscape. You’ve probably heard us talk about these changes over the past few months. We can’t stress enough how critical it is for recruiters to pay attention to the evolution going on in our industry.

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iCIMS Career Portal Checklist

iCIMS

First impressions are everything, especially when it comes to attracting and engaging top talent. If your organization's career portal is outdated or provides a poor experience, you could be repelling ideal candidates. Check in to see how your organization stacks up with the iCIMS Career Portal Checklist!

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Artificial Intelligence Has Arrived: Is Your Job Safe?

Staffing Talk

'We’ve all heard about about the number of jobs automation will take, but the real job killer for more of us might be algorithms. Artificial intelligence has arrived in the American workplace, and a study at the University of Oxford in the U.K.says “about 47% of total U.S. employment is at risk” of being made redundant. . Dr. Carl Benedikt Frey, the James Martin Research Fellow with the Oxford Martin Programme on the Impacts of Future Technology, and co-author of the study, say

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The R(evolution) is coming!

Jobvite

In case you haven’t heard, we’re gearing up for Jobvite Summit’14—and you won’t want to miss it. Our annual user conference will be bigger and better than ever this year, as we come together to … Continued.

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How To Land In The Trash Pile (With Your Resume)

Staffing Talk

'" Imagine being out of work for a few months. The wolf isn’t just at the door, he’s in the living room biting pieces out of your couch, peeing on the carpet, and scaring your kids. You’ve applied to so many places online you’re afraid either the Feds will start investigating you for spamming or some Russian mafia… [.

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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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Best Practices in Hiring and Onboarding a Contingent Workforce

iCIMS

As many of you already know, contingent workers are those who do not have an implicit or explicit contract for ongoing employment.

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Congratulations, You’re Engaged!

Staffing Talk

'Engaged employees are better employees, more productive employees, and happier employees. We all know that, right? However, improving employee engagement is not simply about improving productivity. So what is the precise meaning of employee engagement and what are the implications for employers and hiring managers? David MacLeod is co-author of a book on how to engage people, co-author of a report to the British government called Engaging For Success , and co-founder of a voluntary movement co

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Create an Engaging Onboarding Experience

iCIMS

Personalize your onboarding experience to prepare new hires for success.

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My Dots

Jobvite

“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards.” (Steve Jobs, Stanford University, June 2005) I’ll start with 3 stories and let you guys connect the dots. Job 1: About … Continued.

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

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.

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Challenges & Uncertainty For Business Owners With Minimum Wage On The Ballot Tuesday

Staffing Talk

'" Consensus is low and emotions high as voters in several states will get the chance to weigh in on minimum wage levels during Election Day across the country Tuesday.Initiatives to raise the minimum wage appear on the ballot in Alaska, Arkansas, Nebraska and South Dakota, and Illinois will have a non-binding referendum. Higher… [.

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Three Benefits Of Losing A Good Employee

Staffing Talk

'" Losing a star employee can be a good thing. Say what? For the past couple of weeks* we have been reading – and writing – stories about how we’re all [.

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Talent in Hot Tech Fields Feed on Perks – Literally

Staffing Talk

'Napping stations, unlimited vacation, free housekeeping and errand-running, yoga classes, on-site doctors and masseuses, gourmet cafeterias with sushi and gluten-free drinks. It’s all in a day’s work for top technology professionals, and employers are increasingly having to up the perk ante to attract them. “Technology professionals often view what they do for a living as more of a lifestyle than an occupation,” says Shravan Goli, president, Dice. “They are drawn t

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My Dots

Jobvite

“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards.” (Steve Jobs, Stanford University, June 2005). I’ll start with 3 stories and let you guys connect the dots. Job 1: About 10 years ago I completed my mandatory army service in Israel and started looking for a job. Super old-school – I literally knocked on every door of the big telecommunication companies in Israel and told them that they have to hire me.

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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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Staffing News of the Day, March 12, 2014

Staffing Talk

'Temp files lawsuit claiming he was misclassified & is entitled to 1,500 hours of overtime pay [Open Media Boston]. Owner of Maryland-based Dependable Nursing Care pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud [SIA]. Danny Glover to speak at “Nissan Truth Hour ” in New Orleans to support employees who are fearful of unionizing [NOLA]. Trade union investigates Norwegian staffing firm where a temp logged 77 hours in just five days [SIA].

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Staffing News of the Day, March 11, 2014

Staffing Talk

'Bracing for Obamacare, one in three health facilities are adding doctors [Forbes]. A noose thrown over the wall of a construction site leaves black workers fearful, sparks investigation [Delaware Online]. Full-time versus part-time employment ratio shows small improvement since 2007′s “conspicuous crossover” [Investing]. Colorado hosts the pot industry’s first job fair [FT].

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Staffing News of the Day, March 14, 2014

Staffing Talk

'An estimated 1,200 people stood in line for the nation’s first-ever marijuana industry job fair [CBS News]. McDonald’s faces labor lawsuits in three states over “just in time” wages [Marketplace]. Adecco USA is now among the cited and sued in Schwan’s food safety case [Workers Compensation]. Brookings Institute: Teens face toughest job market on record [CNN Money].

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Does a Staffing Agent Need a Human Resources Degree?

Staffing Talk

'As many of you know from first-hand experience, you do not need a HR degree to get an entry-level job as a staffing agent. People with degrees in business or communications often enter the field, and some people create their own staffing jobs by starting an agency from the ground up. Once you’ve established yourself as a staffing agent, you do not necessarily need a HR degree to be good at your job; like many jobs, you can succeed by working hard, learning about your field, and taking adv

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Managing Your Recruitment Agency Spend in 2024

Feeling overwhelmed by a juggling act of internal recruiting, agency relationships, and direct hire spend? You’re not alone. In today’s competitive talent landscape, building a dream team requires strategic orchestration. Recruiting agencies and search firms provide invaluable services, but managing them effectively alongside your internal team can pose unique challenges.

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‘Honest Recruitment Ad’ Mocks Reality of College in 2014

Staffing Talk

'For older Millennials like myself, earning a college degree was mostly a default decision – something we always knew we would (or should) do.* If there was any light grumbling, it was trumped by a feeling of duty to our future selves — and bank accounts. But we graduated shortly before the recession hit. Young Millennials watched us struggle to land a job — any job.

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Staffing News of the Day, March 10, 2014

Staffing Talk

'BLS: Temporary help services added 24,400 jobs in February, up 0.9% from January & 8.9% from last year [American Staffing]. Staples owes ex-employee $26 million in age bias lawsuit after 66-year old is falsely accused of stealing, asked to resign, & fired despite solid performance reviews [HR Morning]. Do beard length restrictions violate religious freedom ?

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Staffing News of the Day, March 13, 2014

Staffing Talk

'Jobless claims fall to 315,000 , the lowest level since the end of November [Market Watch]. Average bonuses increased by 15% on Wall Street despite depressed profits and a shrinking workforce [NY Times]. Obama proposes new overtime rules for currently-exempt “executive, administrative, or professional employees” [PNJ]. From chemical dangers to blocked exits, OSHA finds 32 “severe” violations at Schwan Food Co. in Atlanta [Star Tribune].

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Hiring Directions: No Women & Nobody Over 40

Staffing Talk

'Don’t hire any females, and screen out résumés of applicants who had graduated from college more than 10 years previously. That’s what the feds say the CEO and owner of a suburban Minneapolis medical device and equipment manufacturer told his hiring managers. And the EEOC alleges the company retaliated against its former human resources director for reporting it.

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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.