June, 2015

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The job decision that saved my life. A true story.

Greg Savage

In February 1942, Lieutenant Ron Savage, my father, of the British Royal Artillery, was captured by the Japanese Army as a result of the disastrous defeat and surrender of the British forces in Singapore. Thereafter began three years of the most horrendous privation, torture and brutality in Changi POW Camp, from which only a tiny […].

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My Work Team Rocks – And Why It Matters To You

ExactHire Recruiting

Recently I took a week’s worth of holiday time. It was used to recharge my mental health and reestablish bonds with my loved ones, as most holidays are. Our plans called for a canoe camping trip in the Ozarks. No internet. No phones. No radio. No electricity. Just us and the outdoors and any other people (or animals) we might happen to encounter along the way.

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15 Hilarious Images That PERFECTLY Sum Up Recruitment

Social Talent

But the big question is, how many can you relate to?! The candidate attraction process: Diversity hiring: Hedging your bets: The hiring decision: The millionth time you see Comic Sans used on a CV: Tech recruiting: Dealing with tight budgets: The ever-changing job spec: Your life: The deluded hiring manager: Your opinion of your job: When you’re having one of those days: When that candidate drops in… again: The never ending quest for passive candidates: Resumes…so many resumes:

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How Honest Can Recruiters Afford To Be?

The Whiteboard

The notion of “no publicity is bad publicity” was severely put to the test by Annette Sleep of O’Neil’s Personnel last weekend. Telling a candidate for one of her vacancies that she couldn’t represent her to their client because she had children in daycare, and would probably end up taking off too much time in sick leave, unless she developed a back-up plan for when the (potentially) sick child might need to be collected early, she made the front page of the weeken

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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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Tips for SMBs to Stand Out on Glassdoor

Glassdoor for Employers

In recent years, employment branding has become the move. I love seeing countless posts around the topic and the lively discussions at conferences around the world. The message is now out there for companies as to why it’s so important to invest in your employer brand. The problem: the how. Now, companies know why it’s important, but most have no clue as to how to get started.

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Would you encourage YOUR child into recruitment as a career?

Greg Savage

For the most part I have had a blessed career in recruitment. Sure there have been tough times and lots of challenges. But mostly I have had immense fun, made life-long friends, travelled the world, learned an incredible amount, and made a very good living. Yet, for the best part of 25 years, as long […].

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Common Problems With The Pre-Employment Screening Process

ExactHire Recruiting

You’re in the homestretch of filling a vacant position within your organization. You have at least one candidate you are confident will help meet, or possibly exceed, your organization’s goals and objectives in this vacant role. The last item before crossing the finish line: pre-employment screening. Sometimes, pre-employment screening can feel like you have hit “the wall” over the course of a marathon instead of feeling the elation of crossing the finish line.

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How Badly is Your Unconscious Bias Affecting Your Recruiting Skills?

Social Talent

A father and son were involved in a car accident in which the father was killed and the son seriously injured. The father was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident and his body taken to the local morgue. The son was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital and immediately wheeled into an emergency room. A surgeon was called. Upon arrival, and seeing the patient, the attending surgeon exclaimed, “Oh my God, it’s my son!”.

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Recruitment: Your Fantasy Career

The Whiteboard

Once again, The Whiteboard marker is in my hands this week. Promising Jon that I’d avoid any controversial topics, my beady eyes were drawn to the recent “is she/isn’t she black” race scandal currently dominating most media channels. For those living under a rock or running too many unreliable temps, the story runs as follows: Rachel Dolezal, a self-identified black woman and prominent civil rights activist, has stood down as President of the Spokane Chapter of the NCAAP following allegations (f

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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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Stop Wasting Time in Bad Meetings

Glassdoor for Employers

At Glassdoor, we recently unveiled new meeting rules, aka “Meetiquette,” to maintain Glassdoor’s scrappy start-up feel as we grow at a rapid pace. Our leadership implemented this policy to help us stay on the same page, be more effective and waste less time in unnecessary meetings. What is “Meetiquette,” you ask? Basically, it’s etiquette guidelines for meetings.

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What to Share on Social Media to Attract Talent

Spark Hire

Cat videos, music prodigies, gold dress vs blue dress…this is the kind of content many of us have increasingly been seeing on social media within the last few years. While this kind of content goes viral (sometimes very unexpectedly) it doesn’t scream “Come work for us!” or “Look at our company culture!” to the top-notch talent many organizations need.

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How to grow your brand using Social Media {Podcast}

Greg Savage

We know that one of the key assets of a modern recruiter is a magnetic personal brand. But how? Building a brand via social media is hard work. It requires a defined strategy, and it hinges on discipline and smart execution over the long term. But it can and must be done. And it will […].

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Free Webinar – How To Use Online Video To Attract Targeted Candidates

Web Based Recruitment

Video Marketing & Social Media Advertising For Recruiters. Home. Candidate Attraction. Recruitment Videos. Mobile Recruitment. Training Courses. Using Online Video To Attract Targeted Candidates. Recruitment Events. About Us. Speaking. Contact Us. Blog. Free Webinar – How To Use Online Video To Attract Targeted Candidates. June 9, 2015 By Mike Taylor Leave a Comment The use of online video is growing all the time and is now officially the fastest ever growing form of online media.

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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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The Incredible True Value of an Employee Referral (Infographic)

Social Talent

Over the past 5 years there has been nothing but hard evidence on why employee referrals constantly perform above and beyond an outside hire. SmartRecruiters CEO, Jerome Ternynck, even claims that because “we have unlimited leads via our social connections” we are already connected (via our “employees’ network“) to every single candidate we will hire next year through our “ Talent Graph “ This infographic explains why you should push your employees for referrals and exactly why you

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What are the latest technology trends in RPO?

Allegis Global Solutions

Video conferencing and project management resources are both proving to be key trends in RPO.

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Talent Branding: What’s In a Name?

Glassdoor for Employers

That infamous question – What’s in a name? As we tragically found out, a lot. A name can carry thoughts, feelings and ideas that may or may not accurately reflect the subject. For employers, the name of their company holds a lot of weight when it comes to the attraction of quality talent. A name can either deter or entice job seekers to find out more, apply and ultimately invest in the organization with their time, dedication and talents.

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How to More Effectively Engage Millennials as You Recruit

Spark Hire

It’s no secret that the recruiting process has changed drastically, particularly when it comes to appealing to the younger generation of workers. When you want to add millennials to your staff, continuing to use the old ways of recruiting will leave you spinning your wheels. In order to engage millennials as you recruit, you’ll need to keep the process creative.

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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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Greg Savage UK Speaking tour!

Greg Savage

You read my blog (sometimes). Perhaps you have seen a video through Recruitment Juice, or elsewhere. You may have even attended one of my London or Manchester Masterclasses in 2013 or 2014. But now I want you to join me in 2015. Please. In conjunction with REC I am speaking in England again, with all […].

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How Recruitment Videos Can Help Get Your Jobs Noticed And Shared

Web Based Recruitment

Video Marketing & Social Media Advertising For Recruiters. Home. Candidate Attraction. Recruitment Videos. Mobile Recruitment. Training Courses. Using Online Video To Attract Targeted Candidates. Recruitment Events. About Us. Speaking. Contact Us. Blog. How Recruitment Videos Can Help Get Your Jobs Noticed And Shared. June 8, 2015 By Mike Taylor Leave a Comment.

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Top 10 Job Hunting Mistakes to Avoid (Infographic)

Social Talent

The job hunting process can be a stressful, uncertain time in a person’s life. Quite often it takes us completely out of our comfort zone and into a very competitive dog-eat-dog environment that can seem overwhelming and down right harsh at times. The best way to prepare yourself for the job hunt is to be prepared and to avoid making any of the following job hunting mistakes: Source: ArmstrongAppointments.com.

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What can do SOW do for you?

Allegis Global Solutions

An SOW solution could help your organisation make the most of its contingent employees

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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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How to Scan for a Cultural Fit

Glassdoor for Employers

Who you would rather work with: the person you avoid eye contact with during morning coffee break, or the person you’d like to grab a beer with after work? Most people would probably choose the latter. Think about how much time you spend at work – roughly 40 hours a week, oftentimes even more. So it makes sense to prefer being around people you feel comfortable with.

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How to Tell When You’re Investing in the Right Candidate

Spark Hire

Prior to extending a job offer to a candidate, you want to verify that the individual you’re considering bringing on board is worth the investment. Spending time and money training this person only to find that they’re a poor fit is a drain on your business’s resources, as well as on your time. Before you make an investment you later regret, consider these questions: Is this person competent?

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Tomorrow! Greg Savage Webinar. ‘New tactics for a new era’

Greg Savage

Remember the ‘good old days’ of recruiting? The margins were good. It was so easy to make money! Those days will come again — but only if you make the required changes. The time to make these changes is right NOW. We can clearly see the recruitment industry shifting. • The traditional ways to access […].

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Want to Improve Your Recruiting Process? Pay Attention to the Employment Rate

HarQen

The most recent batch of unemployment rates were released on June 8th. Do you know what they said? If you’re recruiting people, you should. While a strong indicator of the current state of the economy, unemployment rates should also dictate your hiring process. The best way to ensure your organization is equipped to benefit regardless of what the unemployment numbers say is to ensure your talent acquisition process is equipped to succeed.

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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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2015 Social Talent Sourcing Challenge – are you good enough to win it?

Social Talent

Here it is folks… the Sourcing Challenge to make you sweat! Are you a good enough sourcer to win it? The Rules: 15 minutes to complete 10 questions. Each question only has one possible answer. It’s a computer correcting your test so give the computer what it asks for. Challengers with the highest score will be entered into a draw to win an Apple Watch and a 12-month license to the Black Belt in Internet Recruitment from Social Talent.

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How to use Social Media to attract talent

Allegis Global Solutions

Here are some tips for making the most out of social media to attract new talent.

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How to Ask for More Recruiting Budget

Glassdoor for Employers

As a recruiter, asking your CEO, CHRO, CFO or COO for additional budget to recruit a critical position at your company or to promote your employer brand to attract and influence potential candidates may feel only slightly less painful than a root canal. After all, without the key metrics to bolster your request and pitch, you’re seriously handicapping your efforts inside the C-Suite, which rightfully scrutinizes every penny in the fiscal budget.

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