May, 2016

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Are you ‘Yesterday’s Hero’, on the slide to recruiting hell?

Greg Savage

Agency recruitment is not dying. In fact it’s thriving. But not for everyone! The winners will be the modern recruiters who evolve, re-tool, up-skill and re-invent. The rate of change in recruitment means the landscape is littered with ‘yesterday’s heroes’ Is that where you are headed? Check out my two minute video where I explain […].

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Thank You, But We’re Not Hiring (You)

ExactHire Recruiting

Thank you for your interest in our company. Though your resume was impressive, we have decided to consider other applicants further. I apologize for the disappointing news, best of luck in your job search. After reading an email like the one above, a flurry of emotions begin to take hold.Overwhelming disappointment, crippling self-doubt, and a fear of eternal unemployment begin to manifest when reading rejection after rejection.

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Implementing Values-Based Hiring

JazzHR

The journey for top talent is oftentimes long and arduous. But when you do find that perfect hire – the proverbial needle in the haystack that sets the pace for success – it’s all worth it. Implementing a values-based hiring process will help you find more of the A-players you’re looking for, and will take the guesswork out of interviewing.

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Top 10 Moments You Missed at Lever’s Talent Innovation Summit

Lever

Innovation was the name of the game at Lever’s inaugural Talent Innovation Summit Tuesday, when industry leaders, analysts, and practitioners with an incredible range of experiences came together to share fresh, sometimes groundbreaking ideas. We walked away from the day’s sessions and conversations nothing short of invigorated and inspired by our peers.

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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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Diversity of Thought in Recruiting

The Whiteboard

I’m enjoying the newly emerging trend of more interesting, fresh-thinking press releases from the global corporates of our recruitment community. After years of pithy proclamations re-hashing the same old stories of skills shortages and talent shortages and “ oh how about using us to help you recruit? ” it seems the PR departments of the bigger end of town are finally learning that people like engaging, future-focused content nowadays.

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7 Signs Of Bad Resumes That You Need To Look Out For

Spark Hire

When you’re reviewing hundreds of resumes a week, you need to be able to spot the bad ones quickly. Not knowing which red flags signal possible bad hires can lead to a lot of wasted time and money. But, depending on the position and the candidate, some resume mistakes are forgivable. So how do you know when to give a job seeker another chance or just move on?

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Look in the Mirror: Here’s How to Audit Your Employer Brand

Firmplay

Early in 2016, FirmPlay launched a free service that provides you with a score and detailed breakdown of your employer brand. Ingeniously, we named it Employer Brand Score Report (who’s the marketing wizard at FirmPlay?!). The response has been amazing. Since launch, we’ve seen a steady stream of companies sign up to get their free Score […].

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Glassdoor’s #WhereIWork Photo Contest Winners!

Glassdoor for Employers

Here at Glassdoor , we’re always excited to get an inside look at companies, and what better way than through the #WhereIWork Photo Contest? While we may have expected desks and cubicles, lounges and cafeterias, the results showed a breadth of photos that reminded us that where we work can truly be anywhere. Without further ado, check out the winners of Glassdoor’s #WhereIWork Photo Contest!

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How One Recruiter is Building a Diverse Team from the Ground Up

Lever

Tech giants aren’t the only companies concerned with diversity. In fact, smaller companies who don’t have the manpower to dedicate entire teams to diversity initiatives can often make progress the fastest. I sat down with Keith Pescosolido, director of recruiting (and sole recruiter) at Drift , to learn why he’s rallying his team to prioritize diversity from the very start.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Newton Community Service – Building More Than an ATS

Newton Software

Fort Collins Team Partners With Habitat for Humanity. Here at Newton, we love coming to work every day and we are passionate about what we do. However, we recognize that a great job is just one of many aspects that make up a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. As such, our team has a multitude of passions and interests that we pursue outside of the office.

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7 Things You Absolutely NEED To Do Before You Start a LinkedIn Search

Social Talent

Abraham Lincoln, once said “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe” Well, Abe sure did know what he was talking about because when it comes to sourcing, the very same principle applies! As tempting as it is to do a broad LinkedIn search to get the lay of the land for a position that you’re recruiting for, it’s far more beneficial to spend a bit of time ‘sharpening your metaphorical axe’, so that when it’s

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4 Steps to Developing and Maintaining Your Employer Brand

Spark Hire

Having a strong employer brand is critical to not only recruiting top talent – but attracting and retaining talent which is even more important. You need to attract the best and keep them once you have them. You don’t want the best talent going to your competitor – as talent competition is just as important, if not more, than competition in the market.

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A Checklist for Recruiting Exceptional People

NPA Worldwide

Lou Adler , CEO and bestselling author, has come up with a method and checklist for finding exceptional talent. The 10 steps are based on Performance-Based Hiring techniques and marketing that he finds the most effective. Prepare a preliminary performance-based job description. You need to find ways to attract the best, not weed out the weak. Determine the employee value proposition (EVP).

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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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10 Ways Having Happy Employees Can Increase Profit

RecruitLoop

Here are 10 things you can do immediately to ensure you have happy employees and improve your bottom line.

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The Key to Reducing Employee Turnover is to Begin During Recruitment

Lever

Employee turnover can be devastating to your organization. It can cost you anywhere from 30% to 400% of your employee’s annual salary, including recruitment and training costs, reduced productivity, and lost opportunities. As the talent shortage worsens, this cost will only increase as it takes longer to identify and hire qualified talent. Smart organizations are looking at ways to reduce turnover throughout their entire employment lifecycle — beginning with the recruitment process.

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5 Secrets to Boost Your Offer Acceptance Rates

Newton Software

Never Get Blindsided By an Offer Rejection Again. Due to the competitive landscape of today’s job market, finding and closing top candidates has become increasingly difficult. For this reason, when you do find the ideal candidate, you want to be certain that you do everything in your power to guarantee that they accept the position. Every employer has experienced a candidate walking out on an offer, and it hurts.

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How to: Write Your LinkedIn Summary Like a LinkedIn Influencer

Social Talent

We trawl through and judge candidates on their LinkedIn summaries all day, every day trying to determine if they have what it takes to do the job we or our client needs them to do. But have you ever stopped to consider what a candidate might think of your LinkedIn summary if the shoe were on the other foot? Many recruiters seem to forget that LinkedIn works both ways.

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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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How To Adapt Your Hiring Process For Video Interviewing

Spark Hire

Video interviewing makes adding talent to your team easier, faster, and more cost-effective than ever before. Instead of having to waste time shuffling candidates in for first-round interviews — only to find that they simply aren’t qualified for the position — you can quickly watch dozens of one-way video responses from interested individuals.

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The Most Important Investment You Can Make is Free

Glassdoor for Employers

There couldn’t be a more important topic in our industry right now than growth: how important it is (or isn’t), how to.

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6 Types of Employees and How to Motivate Them [Infographic]

RecruitLoop

This awesome Infographic reveals how you can tap into each individual employee's motivational fire to ensure your workplace is the most productive it can be.

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Hit Your Targets With Some Splits

FireFish Software

Split fees. Some recruiters love em’ whereas others…not so much. If you fall into the latter category, it’s time to shake up your thinking! Maybe you’ve had a negative experience in the past or have just never really been sold on the value, but with split fees increasing in a candidate driven market, it’s time to embrace the split. Read on for the why, the what, and the how when it comes to split fees.

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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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Unique Skills in Each Generation That Employers Need

AkkenCloud

Many companies today find themselves comprised of four different generations: silents, baby boomers, generation x'ers and millennials. While millennials have surpassed all other generations in the workforce and seem to be the topic of many articles, posts, and studies, 66% of the workforce remains scattered between all other generations. Understanding the differences in what each generation brings to the workplace is key to maximizing their talents, and optimizing your success.

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Australia’s 30 Most Socially Engaged Recruitment Agencies

Social Talent

The good people over at LinkedIn recently went on a mission to find Australia’s most socially engaged recruitment agencies, and the results are in! The list was broken down into three categories: Boutique Staffing Agencies, Enterprise Staffing Agencies, and Global Agencies. The whole point of the exercise was to find out which agencies have embraced LinkedIn networking, and which ones understand the immense power of engagement through employee advocacy, social reach and sharing valuable co

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6 Small Things You Can Say to Motivate Your Team #MondayMotivation

Undercover Recruiter

To really enjoy life at work, employees need a good salary, good working conditions and a great team. But the main factor that decides if an employee likes their workplace is whether they like their boss. For managers, making sure you show respect to all employees, regardless of their level of experience, can make all. View Article. 6 Small Things You Can Say to Motivate Your Team #MondayMotivation.

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How To Calculate Your Cost-Per-Hire

Glassdoor for Employers

Cost-per-hire is arguably the most important metric for talent analytics. When you know your cost-per-hire, you can better determine where to invest.

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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.