January, 2018

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Is this the craziest reason that a temp ever got fired?

Greg Savage

Every recruiter has a crazy recruiting story. I have hundreds. Bizarre recruiter behavior. Shocking client manners. Fee shocks. Massive self-inflicted stuff-ups. But somehow candidate stories are often the best. This one only happened a few weeks ago. And I was in the room at people2people Sydney when the client called with the news. It’s not […].

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9 Phone Interview Tips for Employers

Lever

The phone interview is often the first step in the interview process, and serves to accomplish two goals. First, to determine whether the candidate should be brought in for an onsite interview. Second, to build a relationship with the candidate so they stay engaged in your recruitment process. Interviewing is a two-way street, and it’s important to determine mutual fit at each touchpoint.

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4 Trends That Hold The Key to Successful Recruitment in 2018 (LinkedIn Report)

Social Talent

We love a good LinkedIn report. The social network has such a huge outreach of professionals and, in our case, recruiters across so many industries that you can be sure reports are detailed and verified. Every year the company releases its Global Recruiting Trends report that helps recruiters all over the world paint a picture of the recruiting landscape ahead.

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New Year Reflections and an Update on Proactive Talent from Founder, Will Staney

Proactive Talent

New Years is by far my favorite time of year. It's a time for reflecting on the past and looking forward with excitement and hope for what's to come. In that spirit, I wanted to write this post to reflect on our company, which has evolved in many wonderful ways in the last year, as well as update our friends, clients, and partners on some exciting changes for 2018.

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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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Product Update: Even Easier Ways to Boost Referrals

JazzHR

Product Update: Even Easier Ways to Boost Referrals. Referrals are proven to stay longer , be more engaged, and cost less to hire. Finding those candidates is tough. Manually sending out requests, tracking who referred who with a spreadsheet or separate email is messy. We know that building a referral program is a challenge, but with the right tech in place , it gets much easier.

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The Future of Recruitment {Podcast}

Greg Savage

Greg and Steve Walker of idibu talk about the future of recruitment, the necessity of change, the skills technology can replace, staying productive, and personal insights. Part 1 of this 5 part podcast focuses on the future of recruitment, asking Greg questions such as: How do you think the Recruitment industry will develop? What’s the […].

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Jump on Board with These 4 Recruiting Trends in 2018

Lever

The competition for great talent is higher than ever, and 2018 will prove to be yet another challenging year for talent acquisition professionals. Sixty one percent of recruiters expect to hire more people in 2018 than they did in 2017, and 42 percent of employers are worried they won’t be able to find the talent they need. If you haven’t already jumped on board with the following recruiting trends, now is the time.

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How to Source Amazing Developers That Nobody Else Can Find

Social Talent

As sources and recruiters, we live in the golden era of information. Never before has so much data been available for us to source some incredible candidates. Today, within 5 minutes, I can find anyone’s email, their professional history and what are they thinking and writing about. With a bit of luck, I can find deeply personal details like the neighbourhood they live in, their commute time, information about their children and other family members.

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4 Simple Ways to Optimize Your Recruiting Processes in 2018

Proactive Talent

Current talent markets for all industries are becoming hotter, and it’s quickly becoming a candidate’s market if we’re not already there. Last quarters numbers don't lie. The unemployment rate for the U.S. was at 4.1% this past October, a decline from last years 4.9%, and a huge shift from five years ago when they were sitting at 8.2%. Due to this power shift, recruiters are having to become more innovative and work at unprecedented speeds to capture top talent.

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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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8 Steps to Create a Positive and Healthy Work Environment in 2018

Glassdoor for Employers

There are several factors that contribute to a lack of productivity in the workplace, and one of those factors is not having.

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Predictive Scheduling Laws

ExactHire Recruiting

Predictive Scheduling laws are driven by the public policy of providing workers with predictability and consistency in their work schedules. Currently, local-level ordinances cover “formula retail workers”, a group viewed to be especially vulnerable to sudden changes in work schedules. The definition of a formula retailer varies based on the jurisdiction, but it’s helpful to think of them in terms of “chain stores” that have several locations, offer a standardized set of products or services, an

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Savage Sell. Early Bird Discounts close tomorrow!

Greg Savage

Savage Sell Sophisticated selling for the Modern Recruiter EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS CLOSE TOMORROW BIG SAVINGS This series of half-day master classes will be held in nine cities in Australia and New Zealand. 1,100 recruiters have booked already! Many of these will be sold out, so please – book now! And it’s sharply priced so Agencies […].

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Headcount Heroes: How RevZilla Boosted Employee Referrals to 47 Percent of Hires

Lever

Headcount Heroes don’t always wear capes. Left and right, talent acquisition teams exceed their recruiting goals without fanfare - whether it’s through reducing time to fill high-priority roles or building an entirely new interview structure from scratch. Last week, we shed light on our first team of Headcount Heroes: the Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group.

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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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How To Reject a Job Applicant Without Making an Enemy!

Social Talent

You will always have to turn down more people than you place. That’s a fact of the recruitment industry. So the rejection part of the recruitment process is neither one you can ignore or one you should take lightly. Candidates make decisions about your company based on their treatment (just take a look at some of the memes jilted candidates have taken the time to create below).

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Have you ever been to a gay bar?

The Whiteboard

Well, have you? If you haven’t, it’s like a normal bar, except with house music and washboard stomachs. Being a fan of classic rock and too much beer, it’s these factors rather than any latent homophobia that tends to keep me away. However, on occasion, I’ve enjoyed the odd sojourn into such establishments. One noticeable difference is the amount of eye contact and non-verbal communication flying across the room.

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Google's New Recruiting App Helps Entrepreneurs Searching for Talent

Entrepreneur

People all over the globe use Google to find everything. Now they can find employees, too.

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Why Soft Skills Are More Important Than Ever Before

iCIMS

When searching for your next new hire, make soft skills a priority over hard skills and experience.

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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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Snaps, Texts & Tests, Oh My! The Coolest Recruiting Strategies You May Want to Try Th…

Glassdoor for Employers

Tired of depending on job fairs, referrals, and the internet to source top candidates? Never fear! Year after year, companies become increasingly.

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3 Essential Metrics to Focus On in Your 2018 Headcount Planning

Lever

If you haven’t yet locked in all your 2018 hiring goals, it’s not too late. We’re only at Day 2 of 365. Still, the earlier you get serious about headcount planning with your hiring manager, the smarter you'll hire.

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How To Use a Remote Workforce To Make Your Business Better

Social Talent

With the advent of the internet and the host of digital productivity tools that use it, more and more people are deciding to work from home. The freedom and flexibility that comes from this decision help many people create a favourable work-life balance. In fact, according to a study by Gallup , 43 percent of Americans spent at least some time working remotely last year, a 4 percent increase from the year before.

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Best 10 Company Career Pages

SmartRecruiters

It’s no longer enough to just have open jobs and an email address on a company career page. Candidates expect more, as they should. A career page is a candidate’s introduction to your company, where they decide to express interest in your company – or not. A great career page will provide candidates with a sense of what kind of company you are, who they’ll be working with, and why they want to work there.

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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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3 Ways Fast-Growing Companies Land the Best Talent

Entrepreneur

With unemployment at a 16-year low, competition for the best employees is fierce.

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How Many Job Changes in a Career is Normal?

SimplyHired

The post How Many Job Changes in a Career is Normal? appeared first on Simply Hired Blog.

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What Is Employee Engagement & Why Does It Matter

Glassdoor for Employers

I recently had the opportunity to speak about employee engagement and employment brand with students in University of San Francisco’s Master’s program.

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Q&A from our Startup Hiring Bootcamp: Recruiting for Series A through D

Lever

Whether your startup has 3, 30, or 300 employees, one thing's for sure. If you can recruit exceptional talent - and do so efficiently - you'll level up the entire team's success. But as you grow at lightning speed and juggle a dozen priorities, where do you find the time to soak up new insights? That's where our new Startup Hiring Bootcamps come in.

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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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4 Things You Oughta Know About Millennials in the Workplace

Social Talent

Millennials are mentioned more and more in today’s working world. Employers should always hire individuals based on their skill level and instead of focusing on one sole generation. However, the presence of millennials has become even more noticeable within the workplace of today. Hiring managers and employers value them because of their talented skill-sets and their ability to process new technology.

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4 New WhatsApp Features that Make it an Excellent Tool for Recruitment

FireFish Software

WhatsApp’s been tipped as ‘the next big thing’ in recruitment for years now, but despite all the hype, it’s yet to really take off within the sector. But with some great new features that are perfectly primed to make recruiters’ jobs easier, it seems that WhatsApp recruitment's day has finally come!

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5 signs you may want to hire contingent workers

JazzHR

The rise of the contingent workforce has accompanied a dynamically changing business landscape. No longer can companies remain static in their old ways of doing things – rather, they must always be ready to adapt, pivot and change to better align with market conditions. And with the increasing sophistication of remote working technologies, businesses can get the best talent for the job, no matter where they’re located on the globe.

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