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The Hidden 75%: How to Recruit the Passive Talent Majority

Rally Recruitment Marketing

What if I told you that most recruiting teams are spending the majority of their time and budget trying to reach just a fraction of the talent market the people actively applying for jobs? The real opportunity to hit your hiring goals this year and gain a lasting recruiting advantage isnt about chasing more active jobseekers. Its about building a strategy to engage the Hidden 75% : the passive talent majority who arent job hunting yet, but who can be persuaded if you reach them the right way.

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Recruitment sectors to boom in 2025 🚀

Greg Savage

Good News Ahead for 2025! 🌍 Global Outlook: 41% of employers plan to increase headcount in Q1 2025. 🇦🇺 Australia: 31% of employers are hiring. 🇬🇧 UK: 28% gearing up to grow teams. Agency recruiters, this is your chance to rebound from a soft 2024! IT is set to lead the way, with other sectors looking bullish. Whats the forecast for your sector?

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How to Reduce Hiring Bias: A Guide for Talent Acquisition Professionals

Recruitics

To reduce hiring bias in recruitment, practical strategies, from blind resume screening to structured interviews and AI-powered tools, help organizations build diverse, high-performing teams. Key Takeaways Companies with high ethnic and cultural diversity outperform competitors in profitability, while diverse teams demonstrate better decision-making capabilities.

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Navigating the Shifting Sands of Talent Acquisition in 2025: Are You Ready for What’s Next?

Proactive Talent

The hiring landscape is at a crossroads. After several years of labor market upheavalwhiplashing between record-high demand and pandemic-driven hiring freezesthe current talent acquisition world feels more like an unpredictable ocean than a calm pond. As we head into 2025, its clear that the rules of the game have changed yet again. Weve witnessed the pendulum swing from a frantic race to secure talent at all costs to a more measured, long-term view that emphasizes sustainability, flexibility, a

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Understanding Group Medicare for an Aging Workforce: Key Considerations for HR Leaders

Speaker: Shawnequa Albert

As our workforce evolves, so must the way we support it. With more employees choosing to work beyond age 65, HR leaders are increasingly being called upon to guide aging employees through one of the most complex transitions in their professional lives - from employer sponsored plans to Group Medicare. Without clear guidance, confusion around eligibility, coverage options, and cost implications can lead to uncertainty and missed opportunities for optimized benefits.

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The Importance of Training and Development | ClearCompany

ClearCompany Recruiting

Now is the time to help your workforce grow and were not talking about headcount. The importance of employee training and development cant be overstated in todays skills economy , where current skills are quickly becoming outdated. 49% of learning and development (L&D) professionals said their company is in a skills crisis , worried that their employees are not equipped with the skills they need to achieve business goals.

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The Role of Employee Well-being in Productivity and Retention

NPA Worldwide

The role of employee well-being in productivity and retention is a critical consideration for modern organizations. As the understanding of workplace dynamics evolves, it becomes increasingly clear that the well-being of employees is not just a nice-to-have but a fundamental component of a successful business strategy. Employee well-being encompasses physical, mental, and emotional health, and its impact on productivity and retention is profound.

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Cautious but Curious: How Candidates View the Job Market

Lever

Job seeker insights are recruiting gold. Knowing what candidates want, expect, and value most can level up every part of your hiring gamefrom clearer job descriptions to better interviews to […] The post Cautious but Curious: How Candidates View the Job Market appeared first on Lever.

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How Berkeley Electric Cooperative Improved Applicant Flow Through Optimized Job Ads

ApplicantPro

Berkeley Electric Cooperative, the largest not-for-profit electric cooperative in South Carolina, is owned and operated by the members it serves. As a growing leader in the utilities sector, Berkeley Electric recognized the need for a more efficient approach to attracting top-tier candidates for their specialized roles. Their primary challenge wasnt just increasing the number of applicants for their company of 50 employees, but ensuring they attracted high-quality candidates who aligned with the

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Humans + AI: The Winning Formula for the Future of Recruiting

Social Talent

Why AI in Talent Acquisition Feels Different Three times in my recruiting career, Ive seen the industry undergo massive change. First, when job boards emerged in the late ’90s. Then, when social media made sourcing scalable like never before. And now, were in the middle of the third wave: the rise of AI in recruiting. But this shift feels fundamentally different.

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How to Hire for Potential: Looking Beyond the Resume for Top Talent

For high-volume hiring, every resume can start to look the same, making it impossible to identify which candidates have the right skills to succeed in your role. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to quickly differentiate top candidates by focusing on soft skills, cognitive abilities, and culture fit, not just experience. What We’ll Cover: Why traditional hiring falls short: Experience alone doesn’t predict success What skills-based hiring is: Soft skills, cognitive abilities, and cultural fit Id

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Identifying High-Potential Candidates: A Guide for CMOs and Hiring Managers

TeamBuilderSearch

In today’s competitive landscape, identifying high-potential candidates is critical for building teams that drive growth, innovation, and long-term success. Whether you’re a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) or a hiring manager, understanding how to spot talent with strong growth potential can set your organization apart. But what exactly defines “high potential,” and how can you recognize it during the hiring process?

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Meet the Winners: 2025 Rally Awards for Recruitment Marketing & Employer Branding

Rally Recruitment Marketing

Introducing the winners of the 2025 Rally Awards ! Join us in celebrating the practitioners, teams and solution providers who are setting new benchmarks in Recruitment Marketing and employer branding, and inspiring us all to keep innovating. The Rally Awards is a global competition that recognizes excellence in Recruitment Marketing and employer branding, drawn from our growing community of over 50,000 professionals.

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Did you outperform the market in 2024?

Greg Savage

2024 was tough for many recruiters, but blaming the market entirely is unwiseand perhaps a cop-out. Top recruiters adapt, find fresh strategies, and thrive even when conditions are tough. This data shows how recruitment sectors performed in 2024. Not everyone struggledmany thrived! Did you miss the boat while blaming the market? Benchmark yourself here and see how you truly performed compared to your competitors.

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TikTok's U.S. Shutdown: What It Means for Recruitment Marketing

Recruitics

TikTok's U.S. shutdown impacts recruitment marketing strategies, prompting organizations to diversify their social media presence across platforms like YouTube, Instagram Reels, Facebook Stories, and Reddit to maintain candidate reach. Key Takeaways TikTok's imminent shutdown affects 170 million U.S. users and an estimated $20 billion in revenue, forcing recruiters to rethink their social media strategies.

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The Secret to Navigating Employment Compliance in 2025

Speaker: Speakers

The employment compliance landscape is evolving fast, and staying on top of the latest regulatory changes can feel overwhelming. With so much conflicting information out there, how can you be sure you're covering all your bases? Join Kimberly Best-Robideaux, a top immigration attorney with 20+ years of experience, and Chapelle Ryon, CEO of WorkBright, for an expert-led webinar to help you move beyond the headlines and break down key insights about evolving regulations.

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Outpaced: How Candidates Are Ahead of Using AI Compared to Employers in Hiring

Proactive Talent

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has disrupted almost every industry, but its influence on the hiring process is particularly noteworthy. While many organizations are still debating AIs pros and consor wrestling with legacy systems that make adoption difficultjob seekers have taken swift advantage of new AI-powered tools to improve rsums, rehearse interviews, and tailor their applications with remarkable precision.

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15+ Reference Check Questions for Recruiters to Ask in 2025

Recruiter Flow

You know that even if candidates pass interviews with flying colors, they dont necessarily qualify for the job. Reference checks often reveal flaws in a candidate that disqualify them as top talent. However, a successful reference check requires a predetermined structure. It is not enough to just call the contacts listed by the candidate because these individuals are likely to give glowing reviews.

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The Power of a Shorter Job Application

ExactHire Recruiting

A lengthy job application can drive away top talent, leading to a smaller and less qualified applicant pool. Research shows that excessive application steps increase drop-off rates, reducing your chances of finding the right hire. A shorter, streamlined application process improves completion rates, enhances the candidate experience, and helps you attract more qualified applicants.

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Humour and Effective Communication in Recruitment

NPA Worldwide

Today’s guest blogger is Parvathy Krishnan of Cucumber Consultants in Hyderabad, India. Cucumber Consultants has core expertise in executive recruitment, with a focus on placing C-suite executives such as CFOs and other senior leadership roles across diverse industries. Parvathy is currently serving on the NPAworldwide Board of Directors. Here, she discusses how appropriate humour can create effective communication in recruitment.

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The Great Disruption: Leveraging AI To Better Your Benefits Strategy

Speaker: Joana Ardelean, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP, CC

The benefits landscape is shifting rapidly, and AI is at the center of this transformation. From optimizing health and wellness programs to predicting future benefits needs, AI is empowering HR and total rewards leaders to make smarter, more proactive decisions. The challenge? Understanding where AI fits in your strategy and how to leverage it effectively while keeping employee well-being at the forefront.

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Recruiting in 2025: Hacks, Trends, and Tech from the Pros 

Lever

The best recruiters arent just focused on hiring, theyre tapped into the latest challenges and opportunities facing the industry. With the labor market moving fast, staying ahead isnt just a bonus its a necessity. But keeping up isn’t easy, especially when youre navigating competing priorities. Thats why the most successful hiring teams stay connected […] The post Recruiting in 2025: Hacks, Trends, and Tech from the Pros appeared first on Lever.

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How ListenRing Expanded Their Hiring Pipeline with Full-Service Talent Acquisition

ApplicantPro

ListenRing, a trailblazing teletherapy startup, is on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare accessibility through its app-driven platform. With their technology nearly ready for launch, the team faced a critical challengescaling their workforce from a team of 11 to 30+. Their recruitment process needed refinement to attract top-tier licensed professionals while ensuring a seamless hiring and onboarding experience.

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Deploy, Reshape, Invent: How AI is Changing Hiring Forever

Social Talent

Back in the 90s, I worked at a video store. You remember those, right? Rows and rows of VHS tapes, a handful of copies of The Shawshank Redemption , and a lot of customers who waited (sometimes for hours!) just to get their hands on the latest release. In my early teens I was essentially IMDB for my local corner of Dublin, recommending comedies and thrillers to customers who had no idea what to pick!

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AI and the Human Touch: How to Find the Balance in Staffing

Automated Business Designs

Over the past few years, the word AI has been buzzing about the staffing world. At first, everyone wanted AI and in some cases they might not even have known how they wanted to use AI. It was the most talked about word and people wanted it implemented into their day to day processes someway somehow. Now fast forward to today and AI is still a word buzzing in the industry.

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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5 Ways to Optimize Your Careers Site With AI and Analytics

Rally Recruitment Marketing

Your careers site is one of your most powerful Recruitment Marketing channels. Its where your content, brand and data strategy come together to attract and convert the right candidatesoften before theyve even clicked apply. But when your goals include improving conversion rates, reaching passive talent or launching a new Employee Value Proposition (EVP), optimizing your site becomes less about what looks good and more about what actually works.

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5 recruiter training issues you must fix

Greg Savage

Most Recruitment Training is a Waste of Time. After 40 years in recruitment training, I can say this confidently. Training is often cursory or non-existent. Even when delivered well, without follow-up, retention fails. The real difference between recruiters and agencies is skills, attitude, and development. Are you falling behind? Is your career at risk?

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Content Marketing Strategies to Attract Quality Talent

Recruitics

Effective content marketing strategies help organizations showcase their employee value proposition through blogs, social media, and video content, attracting quality talent by authentically communicating career growth, culture, and benefits. Key Takeaways Only one-third of employees believe organizations deliver on employee value proposition promises, making authentic content essential for building trust with potential candidates.

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Podcast: Belonging, Leadership, and the Future of Talent with Eric Knauf of BelongHQ

Proactive Talent

In a recent episode of TribePod , host Matt Staney welcomed Talent Leader and former Proactive Talent client Eric Knauf , Founder and Managing Partner at BelongHQ, for an in-depth conversation on talent leadership, belonging, and the evolving role of human connection in the workplace. With decades of experience spanning companies like SAP, Ariba, and Commvault, Eric brought valuable perspectives on the future of talent acquisition and leadership.

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How to Create Sales Email Sequences That Convert

Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.