November, 2015

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7 crazy things you only see at a Czech recruiter conference

Greg Savage

I have attended Recruitment conferences all over the world, in countries and cities too numerous to list. But sometimes…you see something different! Recently I was the keynote speaker at the excellent Evolve Summit in the Czech Republic, and 7 very strange things happened!

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LinkedIn’s New Non-Boolean Search Functionality

Boolean Black Belt

I originally published this post on LinkedIn, but am reposting here to ensure my blog readers catch it. When I attended LinkedIn’s Talent Connect 2015 conference in Anaheim, CA and I was able to take some video of Eddie Vivas, Head of Talent Solutions Product for LinkedIn, formerly the Founder and Chief Product Officer at Bright.com (acquired by LinkedIn), talking about and briefly demonstrating LinkedIn Recruiter’s new search interface and functionality.

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10 Best Job Board Blunders ????

Social Talent

Image: Tumblr.com. This post was originally posted on fish4.co.uk. ‘Bust’ or ‘busty’ instead of busy. ‘Toady’ instead of today. ‘Ruining’ instead of running. ‘Booing’ instead of booking – the internet’s rife with job advertisements featuring silly mistakes. However, though it’s fun to stumble across gems like these, at the end of the day, such mistakes by advertisers that are looking to recruit do more damage than good.

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Floating CV’s Without P **g Off Internal Recruiters

The Whiteboard

One of the most prickly bones of contention in the subtle dance between agency recruiters and in-house recruiters is the CV float. For those of you unaware, or who use a different term, a CV float is the act of a recruiter e-mailing in a CV of a candidate to a company that the recruiter thinks that company might be interested in. The recruiter does not have an actual vacancy or requisition on with that client (sending a CV in those instances is called…err…Recruitment).

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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5 Tips for Making the Holidays an Employee Engagement Extravaganza

ExactHire Recruiting

Employee engagement comes in many forms. Many organizations look at it as a top-down activity, where perks are given to the rank and file staff by the executives or directors. But another form is one that meaningfully involves everyone across roles and departments. ExactHire has solidified its monthly tradition of seasonally-themed and friendly inter-office competition.

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27 secrets I told the recruiters of Europe

Greg Savage

Last week I told you about the crazy, and cool, goings on at the Evolve Conference in Czech Republic. My European trip was primarily for work (no, really, the Rugby World Cup was just a coincidence, seriously…), and I spoke to 750 recruiters in total, in the Czech Republic and also in London and Manchester. […].

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Keys to the JobG8 2015 European Job Board Summit

Recruitics

The 4th Annual European Job Board Summit, hosted by JobG8, is set to take place next week and looks to be the organization’s largest event to date. In a video posted to the JobG8 blog on Oct. 29, JobG8 CEO Louise Grant said her company expects to pull more than 180 delegates from their network of more than 4,000 job boards to London for the November event–coming from both Europe and North America.

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Biggest Global Recruiting Trends of 2015 So Far (Infographic)

Social Talent

I think we can all agree that 2015 has absolutely flown by! One minute it was January, the next we ended up here in November! How did that happen so fast?! But while the year might not be over yet, 2015 has already proved to be an important year for the development of the recruitment industry and has marked the start of a number of key changes in how we source and how candidates look for jobs.

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Why Recruitment is Rarely a Family Affair

The Whiteboard

My first proper job after Uni was as a management trainee with a large US car rental company Enterprise Rent-A-Car. A dominant force in the US market, they had set their sights set on European expansion and I was part of a vanguard of “J-1 Visa” workers from the Old World sent into the heat of California’s six-lane super highways and omnipresent car dealerships that formed the backbone of ERAC’s customer base.

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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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15 Pieces of Recruiting Wisdom for the Modern Recruiter

Lever

Last week, we spoke with Matrix Partners General Partner David Skok on “How Startups Can Build a Recruiting Machine.” David, one of the foremost thinkers on talent in the VC community, shared a goldmine of recruiting wisdom – from specific tactics to broader insights and industry trends.

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How VMware Recruits and Retains Military Veterans

Glassdoor for Employers

While serving as a military police sergeant for the U.S. Army, Aaron Dumbrow was accustomed to higher-level officers paying attention to his reports from the field. When he entered the IT field after medical retirement from the Army, Dumbrow wasn’t sure his voice would continue to be heard in the same way. But soon after joining cloud solutions provider VMware as a senior systems engineer , Dumbrow was pleasantly surprised to receive an email from the company’s CEO, following up on his recent st

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If your boss does not know THIS… change your job!

Greg Savage

If you are a Recruitment Director, worried about the future, you will be acting on this. If you are a recruiter, I hope your leaders are dealing with this stuff. If not, you might want to find a job where they are. Fast. 750 recruiters attended my recent speaking tour of Europe, most of them […].

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Infographic: Big Data Tells the Story of Successful Recruiting

SimplyHired

The post Infographic: Big Data Tells the Story of Successful Recruiting appeared first on.

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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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3 Reasons Recruitment Marketing is the BEST Way To Attract Great Candidates

Social Talent

The advent of the internet has changed business forever, making it easier for consumers to find the exact products and services they are after. But could employers use the same tricks to entice talented new staff to their workplace? Customers are attracted to brand and quality, something they share with jobseekers. Recruitment marketing looks to harness the power of company advertising and couple it with strong recruitment strategies, to ensure maximum impact.

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Our SEEK Recruitment Awards U-Turn

The Whiteboard

It’s Thursday as I write this week’s blog post, and for good reason. You see, it’s the 2015 SEEK Annual Recruitment Awards tonight and there’s a very real chance I won’t quite be able to cajole my brain cells into enough worthwhile use to pen anything sensible tomorrow. I’ll still be able to recruit though…that sh*t’s easy.

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Does Lou Adler Have The Worst Handwriting In Talent Acquisition?

Lever

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Glassdoor Halloween Contest: See Which Companies Won

Glassdoor for Employers

A few weeks ago, we shared 6 Ways to Win Halloween in the Office , including throwing a party, encouraging costumes, and providing spooky treats. Many employers rose to our challenge of entering the first ever Glassdoor Halloween Photo Contest , too. Hundreds of companies used the Glassdoor app to post photos of their companies getting in the Halloween spirit.

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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 Showcase your Company Culture through Social Messaging

Spark Hire

There are many different ways to go about recruiting candidates. However, if you want to be sure to target today’s top talent you need to advertise your company culture through social media. Today’s top talent is interested in not only a good paying job, but a career with a company that has a welcoming culture. There are 6 ways to make sure you are clearly showcasing a positive company culture through social media. 1.

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A Five-Step Checklist to Remove Bias From Your Job Posting

SimplyHired

The post A Five-Step Checklist to Remove Bias From Your Job Posting appeared first on.

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The Secret to Fantastic Candidate Engagement Great Recruiters Don’t Tell You

Social Talent

How many unread emails do you currently have in your inbox? I have 12. My colleague Reza has 11, George has the slightly larger number of 473, while Laura has a staggering 26,532… It’s not that we all actively decided not open and to ignore these unread emails, the truth is we were probably all busy when they arrived on our inboxes. By the time we had a chance to look at them, 10 new emails had arrived in our inboxes, pushing those other emails further down and out of sight.

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Stop Multitasking to Improve Recruitment Productivity

NPA Worldwide

Recruiters lead an interesting and often fast-paced work day. The recruiting life consists of phones, emails, ATS searches, LinkedIn profile checks, data entry, live conversations, and co-worker interruptions, just to name a few. A recent article by Devora Zack, an author, consultant and coach ( myonlyconnect.com ), highlights a few of the myths we have failed to recognize for what they are.

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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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Recruiting for Diversity and Inclusion: Tips on ‘Walking the Talk’

Lever

With the possible exception of faltering unicorns, there probably isn’t a hotter topic in technology right now than diversity and inclusion. Lever recently hosted talent leaders from a whole host of Bay Area companies, including Lyft, Twitch, Airbnb, Google, Dropbox, eBay, Uber, Thumbtack, Instacart, Linkedin, Netflix and many others, for a lively discussion on how to move from diversity talk to action.

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End-of-Year Hiring Checklist

Glassdoor for Employers

Recruiters, it’s time to analyze what went well this year, fight for budget and plan next year’s recruiting spend. To help you cross your i’s and dot your t’s, we’ve developed a handy End-of-Year Hiring Checklist. Step #1: Analyze. Before you can plan for next year, you have to know what worked this year—and what didn’t. Let’s start with a biggie: Did you hit your major hiring goals or did you come up short?

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6 Questions You Need to Ask to Hire the Best Intern

Spark Hire

You have extra work that needs to get done, and your top performers are in need of leadership training. It’s time to hire an intern. You set out on the hiring process as you would for any position — but interns are different. They don’t have much experience in the workplace nor the job search, so you’ll need to evaluate their application materials accordingly.

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4 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Recruit Exclusively Online

Entrepreneur

Setting up a table at a job fair creates a potential for serendipity the Internet can rarely match.

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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.

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10 Biggest Changes to LinkedIn Groups You Really Need to Know About

Social Talent

On October 14th , LinkedIn began undertaking a massive overhaul of its current Groups feature. There are several important changes of note, many of which will directly affect how you use Groups today. So, for the sake of recruiters’ sanities everywhere, we decided to list and explain all of the most important changes being made to the feature in one place – this blog.

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Why Split Placements Are Good for Global Recruitment

NPA Worldwide

As companies continue to pursue global expansion to gain market penetration or just a general increase in revenue, the need for global recruitment will also continue to increase. There are plenty of large multinational recruitment organizations who can provide this service to their clients. What’s a small, independent recruitment firm to do? Two words: split placements.

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3 Tips for Nurturing Your Talent Pipeline

Lever

Sourcing great candidates is only the beginning of a proactive recruitment process. Regardless of whether or not a potential candidate is looking to make a move, bring them into the loop. You can't start nurturing a potential lead too soon. Take the time to get to know them, and sell them on the vision of your company, the mission, and the team. When the time's right, you'll be the first person they'll call.

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