June, 2021

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Candidate shortages are a good thing!

Greg Savage

I got a little peeved recently. So unlike me. An experienced recruiter, steeped in self-pity, opined, “All that’s happened is we have swapped the disaster of no jobs in Covid to the disaster of no candidates as we recover”. And then he started to launch into a little bit of ‘woe is me’ and ‘it […].

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Quick Wins to Boost Recruiting in a Hot Talent Market | ClearCompany

ClearCompany Recruiting

Along with the weather, the talent market is heating up and the competition for applicants is only getting hotter. It’s a candidate’s market: Job posts are up 28.6% since February 2020 and with people quitting their jobs at the highest rate since 2000 , candidates have more options than ever. The complex, unfamiliar labor market calls for a quick shift in recruiting strategy that both maintains applicant volume and centers employee engagement and retention.

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10 Content Topics You Need to Engage Gen Z

Rally Recruitment Marketing

Gen Z has begun entering the workforce, and getting their attention as job seekers requires new Recruitment Marketing approaches than you may be using with Boomers, Gen X and Millennials. Whereas previous generations left school with a feeling of endless opportunity, Gen Z is graduating into a world of uncertainty. With major social and economic shifts over the past year, Gen Zers are understandably more skeptical.

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How to Build a Recruiting Flywheel

ApplicantPro

Struggling with recruiting? You're not alone. We are all struggling to attract qualified applicants for our jobs. A simple solution to these challenges sounds appealing, right? In theory, the solution is always to spend more money. Whether that's. Increasing your budget for job boards, increasing the size of your recruiting team, or increasing your employee's compensation.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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Gig Economy: Workforce Attraction, Adaption, and Adoption

Recruitics

With the continued growth and economic impact of the gig economy, there’s no doubt it has become a disruptor to traditional employment trends. When the term “gig economy” was coined in 2009 by journalist Tina Brown , she reported that this trend involved “workers pursuing ‘a bunch of free-floating projects, consultancies, and part-time bits and pieces’ while they transacted in a digital marketplace.

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The crucial new candidate tactic – above all else

Greg Savage

There is so much angst about random candidate behaviour right now. ‘Erratic, mind-changing, counteroffers, ghosting.’ The response from most recruiters has been predictable. Change nothing – yet hope for candidates to change. Good luck with that plan. If ever we needed proof that recruiting requires a dynamic, evolving skill set, Covid provided that.

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The Importance of Employee Feedback | ClearCompany

ClearCompany Recruiting

This article on the importance of employee feedback was originally published in July 2016. It was updated to reflect new information and statistics in June 2021. The importance of employee feedback can’t be overstated when it comes to business success. Giving constructive criticism helps employees grow, while employees’ feedback can offer unique business insight to leadership.

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What Does an Award-Winning Careers Social Media Presence Look Like?

Rally Recruitment Marketing

In this year’s Jobvite Job Seeker Nation Report , 33% of candidates said they get their information about a company’s culture through the employer’s social media accounts. But what does that mean for your Recruitment Marketing strategy? Simple: enhance your social media presence. . But that can be easier said than done. An effective social recruiting strategy needs to be thoughtful and intentional.

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Delegation, trust and learning opportunities

Social Talent

Leadership advice to help you develop your team. There are loads of ways to measure how you are performing as a leader. You can look purely at results and performance, for example. Or at how happy and motivated your team are. Perhaps it’s how you contribute to the professional development of individuals in your team? Skills development is obviously something I am passionate about.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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10 Ways To Ensure Your Recruitment Process Is LGBTQ-Friendly

Recruitics

As numerous studies performed over the past two decades have demonstrated, diversity and inclusion is good for business. According to a 2019 report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce , companies that formalize inclusive policies are more likely to see higher financial performance than their peers who have not adopted these policies, and their employees report greater job satisfaction.

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Why Sharing Gender Pronouns At Work Matters: A Quick Guide

Katrina Kibben

Gender pronouns at work can help build belonging. Before adding them to your email signature, let's talk about why they matter. The post Why Sharing Gender Pronouns At Work Matters: A Quick Guide appeared first on Katrina Kibben's Blog.

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Six signs your new recruiter is destined to fail!

Greg Savage

Every city. Every country. Every recruitment business leader. “It is impossible to hire great recruiters!” So, inevitability, recruitment firms (and corporates too, I imagine) will relax their criteria. Maybe they will train more newbies into the industry, and that is no bad thing. But… The most significant cost to every recruitment firm is salaries, and […].

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Learning is Crucial for the Future of Employees

NPA Worldwide

Today ’s guest blogger is Tim Lane founder and director of Park Lane Recruitment based near Manchester UK. Park Lane Recruitment is a specialist recruiting firm in the technology space with niche areas of cybersecurity, fintech, space and defense IT, as well as generic IT sales, tech and managerial. Tim is also an NPAworldwide Board Director with responsibility for the EMEA region and a 30+ year veteran of the recruiting industry.

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Protect Your Business: Tackle the Future of I-9 Fraud with Expert Strategies

Speaker: Speakers

Is your business ready for the future of document fraud? AI advancements have made forgery easier, increasing risks for employers. With 85% of identity fraud last year linked to impersonation, proactive compliance is essential. Join WorkBright’s webinar on October 8 to equip yourself with crucial insights for protecting your business from fraudulent I-9 documents, including: Understanding Risks: Learn about new fraud tactics impacting your business.

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How Domino’s Delivered High-Volume Recruitment Using Programmatic Job Advertising

Rally Recruitment Marketing

Hey, Rally community! My name is Robbie Snelson, I am a relatively new Domino’s franchise owner, having acquired 7 stores in Birmingham, Alabama in September 2020 alongside my business partner. While my partner runs the “business” side of things, I am the “people person.” I’m focused on managing our hiring, training and retention efforts to ensure we have the best teams to delight our customers and provide them with exceptional service. .

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The future of networking with Kingsley Aikins

Social Talent

The power networking exerts in creating change, both for businesses and individuals, cannot be underestimated. One conversation can literally alter the course of your life. But, with COVID pushing a large portion of the workforce online – how do you make sure you’re still networking successfully and efficiently over Zoom calls? And what does the future of networking look like?

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Is Your Hotel Fully Staffed as Summer Demand Heats Up?

Hireology

COVID-19 cases are down. Summer is here. And people are looking to hit the road after more than a year in isolation. That means you’re experiencing more bookings than ever, which is great news for the hospitality industry given how hard many of you were hit by the events of 2020. But is your hotel staffed up to the levels required to keep up with this increase in demand?

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How To Add Pronouns To Social Media Profiles (And Why)

Katrina Kibben

A how-to that will show you how to add pronouns to social media profiles. But really, let's talk about why that matters in the first place. The post How To Add Pronouns To Social Media Profiles (And Why) appeared first on Katrina Kibben's Blog.

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Navigating Assessments: Choosing the Right Fit for Your Organization

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Are you struggling to make sense of the pre-employment assessment space? In this live webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, a leading Industrial-Organizational (I-O) psychologist, will guide you through a practical and objective framework to identify and implement the assessments that best address your organization’s unique hiring needs.

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6 Ways to Help Employees Feel Valued

TalentCulture - Recruiting

Nurturing employees’ sense of value is important for running a successful business, especially in 2021. With the ongoing shift to remote work, professional responsibilities are just a click away. The […]. The post 6 Ways to Help Employees Feel Valued appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Unprofessional Recruiters Impact Clients and Candidates

NPA Worldwide

Unprofessional recruiters are not only frustrating, they can actually damage relationships between employers and job seekers. While many people have horror stories, there are some common behaviors that can help you determine if you’re working with a top-notch recruiter or … not. The tips below to help define a good third-party (agency) recruiter.

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50+ Companies Celebrating Pride Month [w/ tweets, events, hashtags & more]

Ongig

In the spirit of being LGBTQIA+ inclusive, I found 50+ companies celebrating pride month. These co.s are getting creative with pride hashtags, pride month products, pride month events, employee spotlights & more. Here are 50+ examples of companies celebrating pride month in different ways (not just creating pride month logos): Companies celebrating Pride Month with videos.

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The importance of veteran hiring with Karin Childress-Wiley

Social Talent

With Memorial Day having recently been honored in the United States, it invariably sparks a lot of patriotism for the veteran community. But when it comes to hiring ex-military, this shouldn’t be the sole catalyst for diving into this unique talent pool. Upon exiting, veterans come with a highly attractive set of skills that can be of crucial benefit for any organization.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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May BLS Report: Job Growth is Back on Track

Hireology

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly Employment Situation revealed that the unemployment rate is once again on the decline, dropping from 6.1% to 5.8%. 559,000 jobs were added in May, more than twice as many as April’s numbers. . As restrictions continue to ease with over 40% of the U.S. population fully vaccinated , schools and businesses are reopening, causing hiring to spike.

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The Best LinkedIn Profile Examples: Podcast Edition

Katrina Kibben

I want to show you one of the best profiles I've ever seen (and tell you how to have one of the best LinkedIn profile examples, too). The post The Best LinkedIn Profile Examples: Podcast Edition appeared first on Katrina Kibben's Blog.

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5 Steps to the Perfect Candidate Speccing Process

FireFish Software

The key to a successful candidate speccing process is to accept that it’s not just about placing a candidate in a role but about building strong, lasting relationships along the way too.

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How to Improve Your Problem-Solving Skills (and Show Them Off in Your Job Hunt)

The Muse

What problem-solving skills are, why they’re important, what steps you can take to solve any problem, how to improve your skills, and how to show them off in a job search.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.