October, 2016

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The people with the best people always win. Always.

Greg Savage

Technology? Yes, you got to have the best, and you have to know how to use it. But the point of difference in recruitment is still people, and in my view that will increasingly be the case. Stands to reason. Everyone who is a serious player will be able to afford the best technology. But […].

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24 Terrifying Job Ad Blunders (Halloween Special)

Social Talent

In 3 days time, little children everywhere will be doing their best to scare the lives out of unsuspecting adults in the hopes of receiving candy for their efforts. But recruiters the world over are already trying to frighten away thousands of job seekers by making some of the silliest job ad blunders known to man. ‘Bust’ or ‘busty’ instead of busy.

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Why the Right Media Mix is Critical to Recruitment Marketing Success

Recruitics

Editor’s Note: The following blog post contains a case study which demonstrates how Recruitics was able to dramatically lower a client’s cost-per-applicant, while simultaneously growing their applicant volume at an unprecedented rate. While the percent change and recruitment marketing strategy described herein are accurate, we have rounded cost metrics to protect our client’s anonymity.

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Video: Discussing AI in Sourcing and Recruiting

Boolean Black Belt

I recently had the chance to participate in a Google Hangout with Jeremy Roberts of HiringSolved as an introduction to the speakers of their upcoming conference on Feb 7 in NYC (HIREconf). You can watch the recording of our chat here or play the video below to learn a little about my background and my thoughts about the evolving role of technology. Read More.

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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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Think Before You Hire! 10 Common Mistakes Made in Rushing the Recruitment Process

ExactHire Recruiting

Hiring is one of the most critical tasks and challenges an organization faces. Yet, unfortunately, too many approach it as transactional or don’t allocate the proper attention, priority and resources towards it. Even with a gainfully employed talent acquisition staff, the struggle to keep up with today’s hiring needs promotes a rushed approach to the recruitment process.

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Is the recruitment industry dysfunctional? That would be YES!

Greg Savage

I have written of the dysfunction in the recruitment industry before. And certainly the whole concept of taking non-exclusive, contingent job orders in competition is as rooted a business model, as I know. But now we are shooting ourselves in the foot yet again. I call it the ‘Cataclysmic Candidate Catastrophe’ and it’s so woven […].

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A Lesson on Workplace Motivation (Infographic)

Social Talent

Is employee engagement at the forefront of your mind when you’re recruiting for a role? If not, it really should be. Reports show that only 31.5% of U.S workers are actually engaged in their jobs, costing companies up to $550 billion every year due to lost productivity. So it’s all well and good for recruiters to place a candidate in a role, but if they aren’t actually motivated enough to fulfill their duties in that role, it’s not just a big ol’ waste of time, but

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Being a Small Business Can Be a Big Recruiting Advamtage

Entrepreneur

Small companies can offer prospective employees important advantages they won't find at a larger organization.

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The Secret Ingredients You Need To Improve Talent Acquisition

Spark Hire

Those in charge of hiring can typically rattle off a solid list of traits that attract a job seeker to an open position within their business. Factors like salary and health benefits will always matter when it comes to recruiting efforts, regardless of the age of the person you’re talking with or the type of position that’s available. However, there is a range of other components that professionals are seeking out as they look for their next career opportunity.

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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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Think Before You Hire! 10 Common Mistakes Made in Rushing the Recruitment Process

ExactHire Recruiting

Hiring is one of the most critical tasks and challenges an organization faces. Yet, unfortunately, too many approach it as transactional or don’t allocate the proper attention, priority and resources towards it. Even with a gainfully employed talent acquisition staff, the struggle to keep up with today’s hiring needs promotes a rushed approach to the recruitment process.

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6 ways to be a better work friend

JazzHR

You may not same the share interests or hang out beyond the obligatory company happy hour, but having work friends can get you places. Being friendly with your colleagues will not only make your days more enjoyable, but can provide more personal support and motivation towards your career goals. To make sure you’re being the best work friend you can be, here are 6 easy tips to follow: Spread good cheer for all to hear.

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New! Savage & Savage Speaking Tour, 2017

Greg Savage

Dear ‘Savage Truth’ reader, I am excited to invite you to my new Recruiter Masterclass series – aimed squarely at desk recruiters who want to skill up, rapidly grow fees, and thrive in changing times. S.P.R.I.N.T The Six Pillars of the Future-Fit Recruiter This half-day Masterclass will be held in March 2017, in nine cities […].

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How to: Use Strengths-Based Recruitment to Improve Your Placements

Social Talent

Source: www.adp.com. It’s happened to everyone: A candidate looks great on paper. She has all the right education and experience. She’s articulate, has great references, and appears to be the “whole package.” Yet when she takes the new job, it’s a disaster. Her performance is subpar, and she never quite takes to her new role, and she’s looking for a new position within a few months.

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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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7 Tips to Improve Recruitment

Entrepreneur

Here's something you might not know: Fridays are a great time to post a help wanted ad.

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3 Top Trends in Recruiting Technology (or at least they should be)

HarQen

It’s that time of year when we talk about The Next Big Thing in Recruiting Technology. While “machine learning” and “data” are clearly trending, here’s what SHOULD be trending. It all starts with the elephant in the room: if technology brings so much to the table, why do we still need recruiters? Recruiters know the truth: not all job openings are equal – no matter what the posting says – and relationships matter.

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Recruiting Ninjas: 5 Ways to Build a Niche Network

ExactHire Recruiting

Sales and recruiting have a lot in common and I think just about any recruiter out there would agree with that. Given this similarity in function, you can imagine the path to success for both is likely similar. All good salespeople and recruiters know that networking is the key to any long term success. Successful networking involves repetitive and constant effort.

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Building a Better Candidate Pipeline

JazzHR

Have you checked recently how many candidates you have sitting around in your Jazz account? There are likely hundreds upon hundreds of resumes you haven’t even had a chance to reach out to that are interested in your company. Especially if your industry has high turnover, this is a gold mine of potential hires just waiting for you to send them an email or give them a buzz.

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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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Madison Buys absoluteIT… plus Live-Blogging From #RhubNZ

The Whiteboard

Quick one from me today as I’m posting this live from #rhubnz as the energetic Jim Stroud prowls in his socks through his keynote speech about how recruitment might look ten years from now. Give us a wave Jim… There’s only really one major topic of conversation in our own #nzrec community this week though. Earlier this week it was announced that AWF Madison Group had acquired absoluteIT in a $15.3m deal.

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When You Should Email Candidates (And How To Schedule Them In Advance)

Social Talent

When do you usually send emails to your candidates – as soon as you get to your desk in the morning, right before you leave the office in the evening, or just at random times throughout the work day? You may think that the time at which you send emails to doesn’t matter. So long as it’s delivered and sits in the candidate’s inbox, they’re bound to see it, so what difference does the time that it’s sent make?

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Employee Advocacy for Recruiting: The Complete Guide to Launching an Employee-Based Social Recruiting Program

Firmplay

You’ve heard all about – hell, felt – the massive shift in the recruiting world. That’s why you’re reading a guide to employee advocacy for recruiting. But just in case, let’s recap: it’s no longer a viable option to recruit in a passive, transactional way. Post-and-pray is dead. Instead, talent – especially the best talent, […]. The post Employee Advocacy for Recruiting: The Complete Guide to Launching an Employee-Based Social Recruiting Program appeared first on The FirmPlay Blog.

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A New Solution for Efficiently Recruiting Talent

Entrepreneur

Small and midsize businesses often find themselves in a pickle.

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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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5 Expert Recruiter Tips That You Might Have Forgotten

Spark Hire

There’s always something new to learn in recruiting. From new technologies to the best way to assess a candidate’s qualifications, you can always gain more knowledge to help you succeed. But it’s important to remember your increasing expertise should never come at the expense of recruiting basics. With more experience, it’s natural to find ways to do things faster and with more efficiency.

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Recent SHRM Survey Finds Disparity in Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

JazzHR

This fall, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) conducted a survey to uncover details surrounding paid leave in the workplace. This survey was aimed to explore the details of different paid leave benefits that organizations offer their employees such as days awarded, waiting periods, and eligibility. Of the information collected, researchers were surprised to find a staggering difference in paid maternity and paternity leave that reinforces traditional gender roles.

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What is the Ideal Length of an Online Job Application?

Newton Software

Candidates Are No Longer Willing to Jump Through Hoops in Your Online Job Application. Length of Online Job Application Process Plays Major Role in Candidate Experience In our recent Bootcamp, we examined the evolution of the modern job seeker into the “Connected Candidate” and provided guidance for how you can become an “Engaged Employer.” A […].

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5 Traits of a Superstar Tech Recruiter

Social Talent

If you’re a tech recruiter, you’ll know all too well that it isn’t always a walk in the park. You really need to have your wits about you if you want to attract top-notch talent when you’re in such a competitive and candidate-driven market. We’ve always said that the hiring game is much like a courtship and that is without a doubt the case when it comes to tech recruiting.

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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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6 Recruitment Strategies Every Start-up Founder Should Know

Jobsoid

A company is only as good as its employees and this is exactly why start-ups in the growth stage need good hires. While every entrepreneur wants the best candidates to make a big impact, identifying and attracting A-players […]. The post 6 Recruitment Strategies Every Start-up Founder Should Know appeared first on Jobsoid.

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When Are Candidates Most Likely to Apply for Jobs?

FireFish Software

Simply placing an advert on your website and marketing it out via social media is not enough. Especially if you want to attract the very best applicants. Recruiters need to understand their audience and they need to know what the peak times are for publishing a job advert. Fortunately, we’ve done that research for you. We've analysed data from over 150 recruitment agencies and we’ve determined the times that candidates are most likely to apply for jobs.

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Mobile Recruiting Tips You Should Implement Today

iCIMS

It’s imperative for businesses to have mobile recruiting strategies in place to hire top talent.