January, 2015

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12 Quirky Ways to Build Company Culture

ExactHire Recruiting

One of the most powerful employee woo-ing tactics a company can use is maintaining a unique and rewarding organizational culture. Everyone loves a good story, and as brands compete to stand out from the landslide of content that is posted everyday, traditional storytelling has once again become one of the more effective techniques for converting prospects into customers and engaging job seekers to apply for jobs.

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Terrifying recruitment stories. In 6 words!

Greg Savage

'I can tell you a story about recruitment that will make you shiver. Make you recoil in horror. And I can do it in six words. Here are 20 such horror stories to get you screaming, blocking your ears, and running for the exit. ‘I will call you back. Promise’ ‘Can I just think about […].

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Insights from LinkedIn’s 2015 Global Recruiting Survey

Boolean Black Belt

'Job boards vs. social media: What’s the most significant source of hire for companies globally? LinkedIn recently surveyed over 4,000 talent acquisition leaders in 31 countries, gaining insights into source of hire, quality of hire, quantity of hire, talent brand, the future of recruiting and more, so if you haven’t already downloaded and reviewed LinkedIn’s 2015 Global Recruiting Trends e-book, I highly recommend you do so by clicking here.

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The Dummy’s Guide to Importing Overseas Recruiters

The Whiteboard

'The NRL pre-season curtain raiser that is the Auckland Nines kicks off this weekend and a packed out Eden Park will bear witness to some dazzling rugby league skills in the kiwi sunshine (we hope). For those of you uninitiated in this popular new event that is only in its second year, here is a dummy’s guide (yeah I’ve linked to an Aussie website but for some reason they do “dummy’s guides” really well…).

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6 Strategies to Navigate Social Determinants of Health for a Better Workplace

In today’s dynamic work landscape, where the lines between personal and professional life blur, understanding the intricate interplay between social determinants of health (SDoH) and emotional wellbeing is paramount. Employers must acknowledge that the whole person comes to work and every aspect of a person’s personal and professional life, especially their mental health, comes with them.

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5 Simple Steps To Create Your Own Recruiting & Job Videos

Web Based Recruitment

'Mobile, Video & Online Recruitment Marketing Experts Job & Recruitment Videos. Video Recruitment Marketing. Candidate ATM. Training Courses. Mobile Recruitment Video Training Course. Recruitment Events. Contact Us. About Us. Press & Media. Blog. 5 Simple Steps To Create Your Own Recruiting & Job Videos. January 28, 2015 By Mike Taylor Leave a Comment In a candidate-led market companies can no longer just rely on their reputation or brand to attract job seekers.

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10 Pre-Employment Screening Best Practices for HR Department of One

ExactHire Recruiting

If you find yourself being the almighty HR department of one person for your organization, first off, let me congratulate you on your fortitude because that is a tough job. I’ve been in your shoes and when it is just you supporting the HR efforts of a one hundred- to two hundred- employee organization, you need to be efficient to survive and then thrive.

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If you care about success and profit in recruitment, read this…

Greg Savage

'600 recruiters are already signed up for this event. We expect that number to climb to 800. That is a phenomenal level of interest, witness to the fact that many in our industry are determined to thrive in a challenging new environment. The Early Bird discount closes this week, 23rd January Please don’t miss out […].

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The Top 6 Apps for Recruiters

Capterra

'According to a Jobvite study, 43% of applicants have used a mobile device to search for a new job. With smartphones and tablets far outstripping the number of PCs shipped every year, it’s no surprise more and more job candidates are turning to mobile to seek out new opportunities. If you’re a recruiter that means not only do you need to be ahead of the pack with your mobile recruiting functionality, but also that you need to use mobile yourself to source, contact, and hire candidates.

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Skin in the Game: Recruiters and Tattoos

The Whiteboard

'Am I soon to be the last remaining recruiter left without a tattoo? With conversation in our own office around Sean Walters’ upcoming sleeve tattoo opus joined this morning by news that internal recruiting maverick Mark Sumner is getting himself inked soon too, it’s starting to feel that way. When I started in recruitment at Hays it seemed to me that recruiters were a pretty formal, corporate and conservative bunch.

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Cracking the Culture Code: Interviewing for Culture Fit

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

Join Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, for this live webinar as he guides you through an objective interview process that will help your team assess candidate's alignment with your organizational culture. Space is limited, register today!

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Only 2 Weeks Until Mobile Recruitment Awards Entries Close

Web Based Recruitment

'Mobile, Video & Online Recruitment Marketing Experts Job & Recruitment Videos. Video Recruitment Marketing. Candidate ATM. Training Courses. Mobile Recruitment Video Training Course. Recruitment Events. Contact Us. About Us. Press & Media. Blog. Only 2 Weeks Until Mobile Recruitment Awards Entries Close. January 27, 2015 By Mike Taylor Leave a Comment There are now only two weeks to go until entries for the 2015 Mobile Recruitment Awards close on the 10th February 2015.

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The powerful world of social sourcing

Allegis Global Solutions

'Social sourcing is a vital method of bringing the best people to your organisation.

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Speaking With Passion – Job Seekers Can Learn From The Seattle Seahawks

ExactHire Recruiting

Well, the Super Bowl matchup is set. And although my hometown team took quite the proverbial…uh…kick in the face (is that a proverb?), I believe the two best teams from the 2014 season are headed to Phoenix. I’m still trying to purge the Colts-Patriots game from my memory and extract foot from mouth. The Packers-Seahawks game was obviously the best matchup of the two.

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Calling a candidate to tell them there is no news IS news to the candidate.

Greg Savage

'I placed this status update on LinkedIn the other day. ‘Calling a candidate back to tell them there is no news IS news to the candidate.’ The response I got will shock you. Or, maybe it won’t.

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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Top 5 Talent Management Trends for 2015

Capterra

'The talent management space has undergone a lot of change over the last year. From deeper integration of talent management and training software, to a huge ramp-up of social recruiting on networks like LinkedIn , big trends are visible everywhere you look for HR departments. While we predicted some of these last year , in 2015 we expect to see several new talent management trends gain steam.

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What 2015 Has in Store for New Zealand Recruitment*

The Whiteboard

'Today is the first day of 2015 that I’ve managed to bring myself to wear shoes. It’s not that I’ve decided to kick 2015 off by plunging into previously uncharted depths of unprofessionalism (we have Sean Walters for that), more that now I’m entering my tenth year living in New Zealand I think I’ve got pretty used to these long summer breaks and slow start to the new recruiting year.

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5 Game-Changing Social Media Updates to Rock Your Week – 1st February 2015

Social Talent

'Introducing LinkedIn’s NEW Job Search App. LinkedIn have just added a brand spanking new job search app to their growing repertoire. “ Now, opportunity doesn’t just knock. It also sends notifications.” is the tagline for LinkedIn’s latest app offering aimed at job seekers. According to LinkedIn, the new app will help job seekers speed up their job hunt with: Location-based search to help find the right job in the right place.

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Search, capture and engage - three steps for strategic talent acquisition

Allegis Global Solutions

'Your organisation needs to appeal to passive candidates if it is to attract the best talent.

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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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Don’t Hire A Liar – Reference Check Tips

ExactHire Recruiting

Have you ever looked at a resume and wondered if it was too good to be true? Unfortunately, sometimes that is a legitimate question. Honesty is always the best policy. This not only applies to personal life, but to professional life as well. Recruiters have limited time to review resumes, so applicants need to convey positive attributes and display themselves in the best light possible on that piece of paper; however, lying–or even exaggerating–is unacceptable.

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The Importance of Tracking Recruiting Data

Spark Hire

'When your line of business is in staffing, it is of utmost importance to know what works and what doesn’t. In staffing, there is no time to flounder around, not knowing what has made you successful in the past. One of the best ways for any staffing business to understand what works is by tracking your recruiting data. . Best Known Methods (BKM ’s).

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Top 5 Talent Management Trends for 2015

Capterra

'The talent management space has undergone a lot of change over the last year. From deeper integration of talent management and training software, to a huge ramp-up of social recruiting on networks like LinkedIn , big trends are visible everywhere you look for HR departments. While we predicted some of these last year , in 2015 we expect to see several new talent management trends gain steam.

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What Is Glassdoor And Why Should A Recruiter Use It?

Glassdoor for Employers

'This post was originally featured on Business 2 Community. You can view the original post here ! What is Glassdoor? I must be honest, up until very recently I thought it might be a borough of Middle Earth. Not quite, but it could be said that the brave people of 350-strong Glassdoor are no stranger to battling a few behemoths – LinkedIn being the biggest of all – with an arsenal of content on jobs and employers.

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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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Social Recruiting Round-Up – January 2015

Social Talent

'Phew! That month went by fast! Yes, the first month of 2015 is coming to an end, but in case you missed any of the most the month’s popular blog posts, the most talked about infographics and the biggest recruitment and sourcing news stories, we have them all here for you to enjoy: Top Blogs in January: How to: Radically Improve Your Candidate Response Rates in 2 Easy Steps.

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Making the case for managing SOW spend at your organisation

Allegis Global Solutions

'Managing SOW spend has benefits for all of your organisation''s key stakeholders.

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Colts Vs. Patriots–Background Check

ExactHire Recruiting

Big game in Foxborough this weekend. And while the matchup features two teams–106 men total–much of the discussion is around just two: Andrew Luck and Tom Brady. These two quarterbacks differ in many ways, most obviously their age: Brady is 37 (frequently the age when an elite QB’s production drops off) and Luck is 25 (frequently the age when elite QBs start earning the title “elite”).

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How to Tell When It’s Time to Let An Employee Go

Spark Hire

'Parting ways with an employee is never pleasant, even for the most experienced managers. However, doing so is necessary in order to keep your company productive. If you’re on the fence about whether it’s time to let go of a member of your team, ask yourself these questions: What’s their attitude like? One bad attitude within your organization can be poisonous to the whole company.

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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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8 Reasons to Attend Recruitment Conferences

NPA Worldwide

'I’m excited because just six weeks from today, members of NPAworldwide and NBN will convene for our 2015 Global Conference. This annual event brings together our members from all over the world for two days of networking, training, and trading group breakout sessions. It’s a whirlwind of noise and activity. I love how excited our members are to see old friends and make new ones.

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The Importance of a Transparent Workplace

Glassdoor for Employers

'When an organization is more transparent with their employees they tend to be more successful. This type of environment leaves employees feeling valued. They are encouraged to be creative and share their input. Transparency fosters a type of comfort that allows employees to communicate effectively and thus progress. Successful employees lead to a successful organization.

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Top 10 Screening Mistakes Made by Recruiters (Infographics)

Social Talent

'Are you guilty of making any of the top ten screening mistakes? Whether it was not checking a candidate’s reference “that one time” or considering interviewing more of a necessary evil than a critical skill, the chances are most of you have made a couple of mistakes along the way. So let’s explore how to put them right! P.S.

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