Greg Savage
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
'For as long as I remember (and in recruitment, that is a very, very long time) getting good candidates has always been about getting their attention. Way back in the day, all newspapers were bulging with job-classified sections. Seriously, I remember the Sydney Morning Herald and Melbourne Age job sections were way thicker than the […].
ClearCompany Recruiting
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
'In recruiting, icebergs pop up all the time, but some aren’t as obvious as others, and sometimes, there’s no one at the helm to sound the alarm. Icebergs in recruiting can look like gaps in talent, dried up talent pools, neglecting to consider industry trends as they relate to talent needs or letting the competition pull ahead when you’re not watching.
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The Whiteboard
SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
'As most recruiters in New Zealand with the slightest touch of a finger on the pulse know by now, the much vaunted ASB talent acquisition team is being deconstructed into its’ component parts and decentralised into the business. Not axed, or disbanded, or removed in its entirety as the good old recruitment rumour mill started reporting of late.
Social Talent
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
'Like it or loath it, social media is and will continue to be the way forward for both job seekers and recruiters alike, in the years to come. In fact, 94% of recruiters are now using social media to recruit and 78% of them have made a hire through it. Employers who have used social media to recruit candidates, have even gone so far as to say that they have found a 49% improvement in candidate quality!
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Glassdoor for Employers
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
'New college grads leave school with an abundance of career opportunities. Today, an undergraduate degree opens the door for virtually any career path from software development, engineering , PR and marketing to retail and food services. Because Millennials are the fastest growing segment of the workforce, savvy employers looking for top talent need to appreciate and understand what jobs and career paths these young adults are looking for, as they take their first entry into the workforce.
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Greg Savage
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
'This blog is blunt. It’s about the commercial reality of making money in recruitment. If you run a business, and are making no money, this will probably explain why. Or if you are a recruiter, it could explain why you can hardly scrape by on your income, or why you will get fired. And the […].
ExactHire Recruiting
SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Are you constantly sending out recruiting emails that receive a lackluster response? Here are five ways you can grab the attention of that uber-qualified employee and get them on the track to working for you! Specific Subject Lines Subject lines are the little previews that help the recipient decide to open the message or not. By sending emails with a personalized and clear subject line, you are more likely to gain your target’s attention.
The Whiteboard
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
'I spend a lot of time interviewing recruiters and ask a pretty wide range of questions depending on the situation. But a pretty consistent one is probably the most obvious: So what (on earth) got you into recruitment in the first place? The most common answer, as probably happened to most of you reading, is that you fell into it by mistake. Often by turning up to interview for a different job and being identified as someone with the right mad glint in the eye and talkative tendencies for the i
Social Talent
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
'How many times have you read the words “ Dynamic “, “ Team player ” or “ Highly motivated “, in relation to a candidate’s opinion of their own professional abilities, on their CV? 2,567,899 times? Close enough I’d say! Well, now it’s time to get to the bottom of what job seekers actually mean when making such bold statements about their professional prowess!
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.
Glassdoor for Employers
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
'Recruiting doesn’t end once the person is hired. Companies will go to great lengths to hire top talent, yet many see attrition problems down the road. Nobody is going to stay in one position forever, but the actions of the company can mean the difference between keeping an employee for the long haul and driving him or her to the competition. “The mistakes do start at the recruiting process,” says John Ricco , partner in recruiting firm The Atlantic Group.
NPA Worldwide
SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
'I came a cross a great infographic from Staff.com highlighting a ton of information about how social media is being used by employers, recruiters, and job seekers. Here are some of my favorites: 45% of Fortune 500 firms include links to their social media accounts on their career pages. 73% of employers have successfully hired via social media. Virtually ALL employers are using LinkedIn; Facebook and Twitter are growing. 75% of all employers and recruiters look at job seekers’ social medi
Good To Know
SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
'There are few buzzwords in the recruitment industry being used with more frequency right now than “mobile” Try it – ask a talent leader at an organization: “What’s your strategy for 2015?” I’ll bet they say something along the lines of “mobile social candidate engagement – using big data!” And then, I’ll bet they run […].
ExactHire Recruiting
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
Over the past few months, the ExactHire team has shared information with you through our blogs on the “Ban the Box” movement and the legislative changes that have been implemented. Illinois, Rhode Island, Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Hawaii are states that have enacted legislation in both the public and private sectors relating to when a background check can be incorporated into the applicant review process.
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Allegis Global Solutions
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
'Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is vital for successful talent management and acquisition. In essence, your organization''s EVP is everything that makes it an attractive place to work, in which staff feel they receive rewards for doing their best. At the end of the day, it is a business''s people that decide its success and a strong and effective EVP is essential if you are going to get the most out of them.
Social Talent
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'As a recruiter, your goal when it comes to posting job ads on the likes of Indeed and Monster, should be to get as many qualified candidates as possible, to respond to your ad and apply for the job. The problem is, less than 10% of all the people who end up reading a job ad, actually engage with it. More problematic still, is the fact that those 10% are the people who managed to find the job ad in the first place and who have read it from start to finish.
Glassdoor for Employers
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
'“ Employee engagement ” is a hot buzzword these days. It refers to employees who are more than just “satisfied” with their jobs—they are energized, excited and passionate about their jobs and the company they work for. Engaged employees go above and beyond the bare minimum, driven by truly caring about their work. Sounds great, doesn’t it? So how can you improve employee engagement at your small business?
SmartRecruiters
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'Every once in awhile we receive letters from readers that make all of our work as writers and leaders worthwhile. I received one of those letters this week from Stephen Graveman of St. Louis. Stephen is a young man (28) who wrote to me about the challenges of getting his first opportunity in the field of his passion: PR. Stephen is a recent college graduate.
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NPA Worldwide
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
'Today’s guest blogger is Justin Mosgrober, Marketing Coordinator at InterviewStream – the pioneer in online video interviewing. Since 2003, InterviewStream (an NPAworldwide Alliance Partner) has helped companies generate great candidate experiences and remarkable returns through Web-based video screening, interviewing and preparation. InterviewStream provides a scalable approach that fits with customers’ unique business needs to achieve breakthrough results.
ExactHire Recruiting
SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
Ban the Box. Whether you agree or disagree with the concept, one thing we all can agree on is that this movement requires our attention in our organization’s hiring practices. Depending on the states in which an organization hires individuals, “Ban the Box” takes a heightened level of importance since states and cities throughout the United States are enacting various forms of this legislation.
Sirona Consulting
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
'Hands-up if you subscribe to the theory, ‘Facebook is rubbish for recruiting’ Well you won’t be the only one, the majority of recruiters I come across seem to adopt this approach to the world’s largest social network. For many (especially Europeans), it is ‘private’ and restricted to their friends and family, and they leave the ‘work stuff’ to LinkedIn.
Good To Know
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
'I was reading a really interesting article in Forbes by Lou Adler, who I happen to think is very smart, about a time he helped a client recognize what he was looking to get done, as opposed to looking for a unicorn who could do everything. This is something we encounter a great deal in […].
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Glassdoor for Employers
SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
'In my role as a Content Marketing Manager at Glassdoor, I was tasked with creating an asset to help recruiters and marketers alike develop a compelling employer brand. At Glassdoor, we give job seekers an inside look at jobs and companies. We not only help employees find companies they love by publishing reviews and salary information from people “on the inside,” but we also help employers join the conversation and highlight the benefits of working at their companies.
SmartRecruiters
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
'This column originally appeared on Inc.com. . I’m going to issue a challenge to you that I issued to myself years ago. Pick up your smartphone, go to your company website and try to apply for a job. If that’s impossible, you’re not alone. Eighty percent of businesses don’t have mobile-optimized career sites. This is one situation where it’s not ok to be in the majority.
NPA Worldwide
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
'Mel Kettle is a communications and social media consultant, speaker, blogger, educator, coach, bookworm, obsessive foodie and eatie, and a budding photographer. She blogs on marketing and social media at www.melkettle.com.au. Mel is passionate about working with organisations to show them how to communicate effectively so they can develop communities, share their stories and raise awareness.
ExactHire Recruiting
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
Due to the velocity of business, companies need to be up-to-date on the latest industry news to remain competitive. Perhaps more importantly, businesses are also required to stay abreast of changes in legislation. Legal changes that apply to the state, country, or other specific regulations for the company can seem overwhelming. Legislation is progressive and therefore, always changing our work environments.
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Allegis Global Solutions
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'Strong company values and employee engagement go hand in hand.
Symphony Talent
SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
'Last week, I had the privilege to attend this year’s Candidate Experience Symposium in Chicago. The event was the culmination of a year long process with leading recruiting organizations that participated in the 2014 Candidate Experience Awards. You can see the winners here. The conference was a fantastic collection of knowledgeable practitioners and thought leaders and the sessions / panels left the crowd much more well informed than when they arrived.
CareerBuilder
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'Believing a wage increase would improve workers’ standard of living, help the economy and improve employee retention, a strong majority of employers support an increase in minimum wage. . According to a new CareerBuilder survey of more than 2,000 full-time hiring and human resource managers nationwide, 62 percent of employers think the minimum wage in their state should be increased.
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