August, 2014

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Somebody resigned? Don’t be a fool. Stay cool.

Greg Savage

'A while ago I wrote what proved to be a popular blog about how to resign with grace. But what about the manager who gets a resignation? How should they behave? Sad to say, the commercial world is rife with mind-blowing tales of how badly bosses react when an employee resigns. In the recruitment industry […].

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Uber-Aggressive Recruitment Techniques

The Whiteboard

'I’ve been seeing a bit of stuff about Uber on the news wires this week. Uber are the ride sharing business that has disrupted (a word significantly overused these days, but highly appropriate in their case) the taxi industry across many cities globally. They came to Auckland not long ago, I’ve used it, it’s great most of the time.

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Perfectly Indispensable – 11 Ways to Impress Your Boss

ExactHire Recruiting

High unemployment rates, volatile markets, and the constant need for businesses to run leaner are all great reasons to become indispensable at work. Let the perfect employee that lives within you radiate through your office, and recession proof yourself! Increase your personal stock value and make sure you get noticed with: 11 Ways To Win at Work…And Impress Your Boss 1) Be timely and accountable.

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How Do You Approach A New Candidate For The First Time About A Job?

Sirona Consulting

'What do you open with when approaching a candidate for the first time , trying to get them interested in the new job your client/line manager has given you? Salary? Opportunity? Location? Company? Project content? And how exactly do you do this? Do you send them job details via email? InMail? Text? Voicemail? Tweet? Facebook? Do you call them first?

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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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Peculiar, MO: A Recruiting Roadtrip

Snark Attack

'They say you can’t go home again, and that’s only a little true. Truth is, I’m not even sure where home is, anymore, other than maybe that familiar, recurring HR conference circuit road I’ve already done a half dozen laps on. I’ve got a hell of a name badge collection, by the way, and likely […].

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The greatest recruitment movies of all time!

Greg Savage

'When you consider what an emotional, competitive and crazy world recruitment is, and the characters it attracts, maybe it’s strange that there have not been more movies about the industry. I have seen all the “Wall Street-esq” movies and seriously, I have worked with and against crazier characters than most of theirs! Is Hollywood missing […].

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Careers in Recruitment: Do They Really Exist?

The Whiteboard

'It’s your turn this week. I’m after your feedback and am hoping to get some good commentary action going for those of you brave enough to add you voice to The Whiteboard. I’m in the middle of writing an article for the careers section of a magazine, and they want me to write about Careers in Recruitment. I’m not particularly stuck, as I can usually rustle up some kind of spurious opinions on almost any topic, but having worked my way through this article I couldn’

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Employee Onboarding: What’s It Mean?

ExactHire Recruiting

What does employee onboarding mean? Because one of our software tools helps to automate many of the tasks and documentation commonly associated with new hire onboarding , this question is asked of me quite frequently. And while the definition certainly changes from one workplace to another, I think it is helpful to break it into two main categories: New Hire Onboarding I think you can also refer to this as “short-term” onboarding.

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My BBC Film: How To Sell Your Skills Online

Sirona Consulting

'Last year I was asked by the BBC to make a short film for BBC WebWise – their website for sharing different advice online. The director wanted me to explain to viewers how social media can help people better present themselves, to aid their job searching online. With companies and recruiters now using sites like LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook more to search for new candidates, having an appealing and relevant social profile is extremely important.

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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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Become an Employer of Choice: Build an Employment Brand

Recruiting.com

'Do you wish you could position yourself as an employer of choice? Do you dream of enticing more of the right candidates to come to you? Instead of the other way around? You’re not alone. These concerns are at the top of most employers’ minds. Even highly-successful companies, like Google, Starbucks or Apple, continue to. The post Become an Employer of Choice: Build an Employment Brand appeared first on Recruiting.com.

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Communicative Diseases: Why We Suck At Engagement

Snark Attack

'The direct connection between disengaged workers and a disengaged recruiting process, where applicants continue to get sucked into the “black hole” of communication and even candidates in process are often left wondering where they stand in the search, should be obvious. So too should the fact that improving the candidate experience is inextricably intertwined with […].

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The 14 Top HR stats for 2014

Capterra

'What’s the best way to handle intra-office dating? How should you manage pay raises for employees? When should you institute efforts to reduce employee turnover? These aren’t easy questions to answer, but human resource managers can get a head start on them by looking at what other companies in their industry are doing. The following 14 statistics will give you an idea of not only how other organizations are dealing with the same HR issues you’re encountering, but also a good picture of what’s

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Candidate Prep: My 50 Cents Worth

The Whiteboard

'Jon’s absence has once again left the squeaky pen in my slightly sweaty, and this week, stressed hand for today’s Whiteboard. Reading the mainstream press, and even the various blogs which now infect my LinkedIn feed like a content pandemic, articles on the recruitment industry seem to fall into one of two camps. Either us as recruitment agencies are stealing money from immigrants / not paying staff / being made scapegoats. or….

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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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The Hiring Process: Are We There Yet?

ExactHire Recruiting

The hiring process can be difficult for both the applicant and employer. Just as an anxious child awaits the end of a long road trip, both parties are asking, “Are we there yet?” Invest Time in Saving Time Streamline Your Hiring Process Wasting time is expensive. And if your company spends too much time and effort hiring, you’re wasting money–especially if you end up hiring the wrong person.

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Interesting Update > How Many LinkedIn Impostors Are You Connected To?

Sirona Consulting

'Do you really know who you are connecting to on LinkedIn? I just want to share a LinkedIn invite I received this week that highlights something on LinkedIn, that you need to be aware of – impostors, fraudsters, spammers or whatever they choose to call themselves – do actually exist on the popular professional social network. IMPORTANT UPDATE TO MY POST.

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Writing Effective Job Postings [SlideShare]

Recruiting.com

'An online job posting is much more than just a platform to advertise your open positions. It’s also a sales opportunity.Think of your job opportunity as the product and the candidate as your customer. Position titles, company descriptions and word choice can all affect a candidate’s perception of your company and ultimately their decision to. The post Writing Effective Job Postings [SlideShare] appeared first on Recruiting.com.

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Free webinar: September 10

Recruiting Toolbox

'Hello Friends and Colleagues. John Vlastelica here. I’m leading a fun webinar, How to Avoid the 10 Biggest Mistakes Corporate Recruiters Make , on September 10, 2014 at 11am PT, 2pm ET. LinkedIn is hosting it. You can register here at LinkedIn. Details below. And you can check out the rest of our Fall speaking schedule here, on our Speaking Calendar.

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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 14 Top HR stats for 2014

Capterra

'What’s the best way to handle intra-office dating? How should you manage pay raises for employees? When should you institute efforts to reduce employee turnover? These aren’t easy questions to answer, but human resource managers can get a head start on them by looking at what other companies in their industry are doing. The following 14 statistics will give you an idea of not only how other organizations are dealing with the same HR issues you’re encountering, but also a good picture of what’s

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Judging SEEK’s New Recruitment Awards

The Whiteboard

'Thank you SEEK. It feels strange writing that. A bit like finding yourself in a bar with your school days nemesis and indulging in small talk about kids and jobs and oh do you remember that time Mrs Odgers fell asleep in the exam room and we all snuck a peek at the answers and realising they’re actually alright. But there it is: Thanks. Thanks for listening.

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Simplify, Target, Attract Top Talent

ExactHire Recruiting

Let’s face it, your job posting is one of countless others. And the perfect applicant is the needle in a haystack. When you consider these two facts, it’s a wonder that applicants and companies ever find each other! So how do you get through all that hay and find the needle? Know Your Audience Attract quality job candidates by targeting ideal applicants One key element to keep in mind when posting a job is your target audience.

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What to do Before, During, and After the Career Fair – Part 2

iCIMS

Successful college recruiting is more than just attending a career fair. In the second part of a three-part series, learn how to learn how to make the career fair as productive as possible.

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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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What is a talent hacker? A Workable Chat

Workable

#WorkableChat is a bi-weekly twitter chat where we speak with the leading thinkers in HR. It’s your chance to get hints and tips from the experts on topics from scaling recruitment efforts to HR technology and much more. What is talent hacking? A lot of people will be familiar with the term Growth Hacking in marketing but Talent Hacking is a new concept in recruitment and candidate sourcing.

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Mobile and Social Tonic

Metashift

'A couple of weeks back I did a video interview with my very good friends at Tonic. We covered a lot of topics and the final video is quite lengthy so if you don''t have time to view the whole thing, here are some highlights and the time at which they appear in video: 3 mins: The current state of Mobile Recruiting 7 mins: A brief history of Online Recruitment 10 mins: Global recruitment innovation, interesting tools and techniques 15 mins: The transformation of Social Recruiting into marketing 1

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Why You Shouldn’t Buy HR Software: 4 Excuses and 4 Rebuttals

Capterra

'Very little in life is risk-free, and buying HR software is no different. Next time you propose buying a new HR system, you may find a whole range of objections. However, if it’s your job to keep improving how HR is working in your company, you’ll need to overcome such objections. There are, typically, four main excuses given for not investing in a new system.

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Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger: The Daft Punk of HR Tech

Snark Attack

'In his immaculately researched, incredibly detailed corporate biography “Intel Trinity: How Robert Noyce, Gordon Moore and Andy Grove Built the World’s Most Important Company,” author Michael Malone writes of Moore’s Law, “The equation proved so precise that it captured the entire Zeitgeist … And even after the integrated circuit itself is obsolete, it is possible […].

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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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10 Tips for Small Businesses to Start an HR Department

ExactHire Recruiting

Recently, I wrote about making your first hire , but I probably should have prefaced it with this blog which asks the question…how should your small company approach creating a human resources department? Eventually any growing business will have an HR department so here are some items to think about when starting up a company or expanding your HR needs: Compensation structure Know ahead of time what your payroll budget is and how raises or bonuses will be handled.

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What to do Before, During, and After the Career Fair – Part 2

iCIMS

Successful college recruiting is more than just attending a career fair. In the second part of a three-part series, learn how to learn how to make the career fair as productive as possible.

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3 Ways to Proactively Source Your Candidates [SlideShare]

Recruiting.com

'Are you struggling to find great candidates? It may be the resources you use, especially if you’re only relying on things like job ads, employee referrals or career fairs. While these mediums are great for recruiting talent, they do require you to wait around—in hopes that the right one will arrive. Being reactive is not. The post 3 Ways to Proactively Source Your Candidates [SlideShare] appeared first on Recruiting.com.