April, 2020

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How Workplace Classism is Damaging Your Employer Brand

Proactive Talent

The world is changing right before our very eyes. The Coronavirus Covid-19 Pandemic has wreaked havoc on our way of life and threatens our future in ways we can immediately recognize. The number of people unemployed, the list of businesses closing, and the overall uncertainty being just a few. However, said calamity, is exacting a higher toll on some , more than others.

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Recruiters. You CAN make placements in lockdown!

Greg Savage

In most cases, recruiters, clients and candidates are all at home right now. And no one knows when that will change. How on earth do we engineer a permanent placement in that situation? Job spec. Interview. Second interview. Offer. Acceptance. Start date. Handover. I am not going to tell you it’s easy. But it can […].

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I Love My ATS! Ask Me Why.

Proactive Talent

My past experience in full-cycle recruitment lended several years of sourcing (what feels like) millions of candidates in all types of industries and roles. I know what it’s like to exhaust the web searching LinkedIn, social pages, boolean strings, and their respective rabbit holes to build a pipeline of candidates interested in a job at a company they have never considered joining.

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Business survival planning in a crisis: Lessons from the front lines

Workable

But you can make better, smarter decisions when equipped with the knowledge and expertise of those who have been there in the past – be it the subprime mortgage crisis of 2007-2008 that led to the Great Recession or the savings and loan crisis of the 1980s and 1990s. Kevin Hancock of the Hancock Lumber Company shared one of his favorite quotes with us in terms of business survival planning: “In this life, there will be lessons.

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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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How to guarantee a positive candidate experience when working remotely

Social Talent

With many of us now working remotely, the hiring process as we know it has been changed quite dramatically. Whether temporarily or permanently so, an entirely online hiring process can be a mixed bag. While sourcing and initial contact with candidates is perfectly suited online, when a candidate makes it further down the funnel, the experience usually moves to in-person.

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HR Tech Vendors Offering Discounts to Support Employers

Rally Recruitment Marketing

Many organizations are experiencing a surge in hiring as a result of COVID-19. Hospitals and labs, pharmacies and grocery stores, delivery services and many manufacturing organizations are all trying to hire rapidly to address this public health crisis. In addition, Talent Acquisition professionals at most organizations have been tasked with reworking their hiring process so that it can be delivered 100% remotely.

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Job hunting recruiter? The advice you need!

Greg Savage

For the first time in a decade, I have been flooded with requests from recently unemployed recruiters looking for assistance. This was unthinkable a few months ago. My usual go-to action when I do get a recruiter approach me is to counsel them a little on clear career thinking, and then refer them to a […].

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The Power of Human Interaction in the Current Hiring Climate

Allegis Global Solutions

AI has become an increasingly pervasive part of the talent acquisition landscape. But even the most sophisticated algorithm in the most advanced instance of any talent management product couldn’t have predicted COVID-19.

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Release Notes: Interview Scheduling, Custom Tags, Job Previews and Maps Integration

ExactHire Recruiting

Release Notes: Interview Scheduling, Custom Tags, Job Previews and Maps Integration. We publish Release Notes to highlight recent product improvements we’ve made so you can easily stay up to date on what’s new with ExactHire. This edition reflects updates made to the ExactHire product. The ExactHire team has been “springing” into action this season in order to continue bringing you innovative new feature updates for the ExactHire applicant tracking system.

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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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Recruiting Automation: The Ultimate Guide

Talent Hero Media

A complete list of every recruiting automation service or software app. Source, screen resumes, interview, track applicants and hire on auto pilot. The post Recruiting Automation: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Talent Hero Media.

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Managing mental health when working remotely: 8 tips for individuals and managers

Social Talent

As a manager, your employees’ mental health and wellbeing should always be something that you consider regularly. But in these exceptional times, it is especially the case. Remote workers need to be managed carefully at the best of times to protect against burnout, anxiety, depression and isolation. If you’re managing a suddenly entirely remote team or working from home and starting to feel the effects of your new lifestyle, read on for some advice.

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What Will Matter to Candidates in a Post-COVID World

Rally Recruitment Marketing

The factors that candidates value and look for in job opportunities shift over time in response to cultural events and economic factors. And the rapid changes that have happened over the past couple of months as a result of COVID-19 are going to have a lasting impact on the market, even after this public health crisis is behind us. I know this because I’ve already experienced it first hand—I was working as an agency recruiter when the financial collapse happened back in 2008.

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Inside the Crisis Plan of a UK Recruitment Owner

Greg Savage

The COVID Crisis is obviously effecting recruiters (and everyone!) globally. I get 30 messages a day from recruiters all over the world, mostly asking for help. But this one offered some ideas Very kindly sent in by Daryl Williams, of Vadar Moss in the UK, this was her COVID plan. Useful for all I think […].

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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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Must-Ask Interview Questions for Nursing Managers

Glassdoor for Employers

Everybody knows nurses not only treat patients, but they also save lives by noticing and resolving potential medical issues before they escalate. As well, nurses “provide rapid response, assist in triage, double-check the physician’s work and interact with patients to observe important changes,” says Sacred Heart University. Presently on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses are now making headlines for their exhaustive efforts to treat and care for patients while “putting themselves

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Remote Company Culture Building In A Crisis

Katrina Kibben

How do you build a company's culture right now, online? Here are a few ideas you 100% should steal to build your remote company culture. The post Remote Company Culture Building In A Crisis appeared first on Katrina Kibben.

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Announcing Bridge: Connecting laid-off workers with new employers

Workable

And now, as Workable’s co-founder and CTO, I’m seeing many companies faced with unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 crisis. They’re finding themselves in the unenviable position of having to lay off or furlough employees in response. Some of these affected companies are our own customers, many of whom we’ve partnered with for years. It’s heartbreaking to see and we feel a responsibility to do something.

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10 skills recruiters need right now (and how to get them)

Social Talent

It’s safe to say that 2020 has gone off script. Many companies are scrambling to adapt their working practices, products, and strategies to adapt and in some cases, survive. Recruiters unfortunately are bearing the brunt of this just as much as everyone else, if not more. The world of talent acquisition and recruitment has swung dramatically between crippling hiring freezes or unexpected high volume hiring.

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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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Congratulations to Our Rally Awards 2020 Winners

Rally Recruitment Marketing

I’m thrilled to announce this year’s winners of the 2020 Rally® Awards, a global competition recognizing and celebrating excellence in recruitment marketing and employer branding practices by individuals, teams and employers. We presented 13 categories showcasing the use of digital marketing and social media strategies which are now essential to attract, engage and recruit talent.

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The Savage Crisis Toolbox for Recruiters

Greg Savage

All my COVID-19 recruiter advice is here. For Recruitment Owners, Managers and Recruiters. (and others too maybe, I feel.) None of us has all the answers in this unique and most challenging of times. Here is the best advice I can come up with in response to the COVID crisis. Also some ideas I gleaned […].

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How to Keep Employees Engaged When Everyone’s Stressed and Working From Home

Glassdoor for Employers

As employees around the world embrace “the World’s Largest Work-From-Home Experiment, ” they’re also experiencing the unprecedented levels of stress that come with working remotely under uncertain circumstances. Unfortunately, employees under stress are more likely to retreat than reach out — which means even the most engaged and productive teams might be struggling to feel connected and do their best work.

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How To Write A Job Post: Coronavirus Edition

Katrina Kibben

A 4-point system and custom content about coronavirus that you can use to audit and update a job post in 30 minutes or less. The post How To Write A Job Post: Coronavirus Edition appeared first on Katrina Kibben.

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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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How to Make a Video Recruitment Elevator Pitch

FireFish Software

As the recruitment industry adapts to the ‘new normal’, video pitching is going to be something we do a lot of now, every single day. But even before the entire business world went remote, video pitching was popular amongst forward-thinking recruiters – because it works.

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New content on SocialTalent: What’s fresh this week?

Social Talent

We’ve been delighted to see so many of you using SocialTalent at record rates in the past few months. To reflect this high usage, we’ve started releasing new content on the platform every two weeks, so you’ll always have a fresh stream of new learning material, delivered by world leading experts. So what’s fresh in this week’s content release?

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4 Hiring Trends You Need to Know About in 2020

SmartRecruiters

Staying on top of current hiring trends is one of the best ways to craft a successful hiring strategy. This is particularly true at the moment, as the US and global economies undergo a momentous transition. The hiring landscape is constantly changing. At the same time, a range of external factors are impacting the U.S. economy and businesses’ ability to recruit.

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The one thing every recruiter MUST do in lock-down!

Greg Savage

The biggest mistake a recruiter can make right now is to retreat into their ‘cave’. I hear it all the time. “I am going to sit this out”. No. A thousand times, no! You are not sitting anything out. You are diving in! Now is the time to be connecting and communicating and content-creating. Every […].

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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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How to Find Part-Time or Gig Work During the Pandemic

SimplyHired

The post How to Find Part-Time or Gig Work During the Pandemic appeared first on Career Advice.

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Building A Candidate Experience During Coronavirus

Katrina Kibben

We know hiring is frozen, but it doesn't mean you have to abandon candidate experience and pipelines. Abandoning recruiting now is a strategic misstep. The post Building A Candidate Experience During Coronavirus appeared first on Katrina Kibben.

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Remote Working Tips for Recruiters (From People Who WFH)

FireFish Software

Recruitment is one of the toughest jobs out there, so we’re sure staying motivated isn’t something you struggle with – otherwise you wouldn’t be doing this job! But how easy is it to stay on top form while adjusting to ‘the new normal’ of working from home? I’ve asked a few of my fellow Fish who already have loads of experience home-working to share their top WFH tips to help us all get to grips with – and even maybe learn to love – being home-based.

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