December, 2014

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The Best Recruiter Christmas Party. Ever!

Greg Savage

'I don’t like recruitment Christmas parties. And I have been to a few. At least 50 I would say. 50? How old are you Greg? 100? No, not quite. But 35 years in this biz, and many years where I went to several parties, across various offices of the businesses I ran, means I have […].

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7 Areas to Improve Your Talent Management

ClearCompany Recruiting

'The state of work, as it relates to company culture and professional growth, has been weighed and certainly found wanting. As Gallup revealed, only about 13% of the current worldwide workforce are fully engaged in their work. So, it is apparent traditional talent management is not as effective as it could be. Because there is some confusion around the difference between talent management and performance management, here is a definition from talent management strategist, Dr.

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How to Get Unlimited LinkedIn InMails

Boolean Black Belt

'What does LinkedIn’s new InMail policy mean for you? That depends on how effective your InMails are and the response rates you can achieve. If you have a premium account with LinkedIn and haven’t been living under a rock, you are aware of LinkedIn’s InMail policy change which will, for most people, reduce the total number of InMails they are able to send.

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New Zealand Recruitment Wrap Up 2014

The Whiteboard

'I’m having to bash today’s blog out in quite a hurry I’m afraid (or maybe that’s a good thing – you decide). Apparently there’s a load of kiwi websites down this morning, and with this blog being one of them, there’s not much time to write. Thanks to everyone who made it to our final #RicePowWow of 2014 last night. If you weren’t able to make it, or perhaps didn’t want to attend (hey, it’s cool by me, you sit there cold calling people who don’t want to hear from you while the smarter recruiters

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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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Holiday Team-Building – 3 Twists

ExactHire Recruiting

Thanksgiving. Christmas. New Years Day. Each of these holidays is unique. The first is primarily celebrated in the U.S.–though similar holidays are found around the world. The second began as a Christian holiday, but is now celebrated by people of many faiths. The last one is pretty universal, assuming you follow the gregorian calendar (my favorite calendar by the way).

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Greg Savage Speaking Tour: Huge Early-bird Savings

Greg Savage

'Over 300 recruiters have signed up for the upcoming series, already. We are anticipating 750 in total! Don’t miss out. The early-bird cut off period is looming, so please consider enrolling now for very big savings. In fact you can send your team for less than $200 a head. We are about to enter a […].

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The 4 Leadership Issues You Can’t Ignore Anymore

ClearCompany Recruiting

'Bad bosses take the blame for a lot of what goes wrong in the workplace. Low engagement rates, high turnover, employee dissatisfaction and even poor employer branding will often get placed squarely on the shoulders of supervisors. A constant passing of the buck, and probably some not so fair statistics have lead to the idea that a bad boss epidemic is at the core of business issues.

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5 BIGGEST Changes to the Job Search Landscape in 20 Years (Infographic)

Social Talent

'This is the story of two job seekers. One setting out on his job hunt in 1994, the other in 2014. How did they search for jobs? When did they search for jobs? How did they apply? What was the interview process like? And how long did they both intend to stay in their new job? Forget, “ what a difference a day makes “, check out what an incredible difference 20 years makes!

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A Breakin’ Merry Christmas from The Whiteboard

The Whiteboard

'Welcome to the final Whiteboard blog for 2014. This is going to be a brief one because, quite frankly, I don’t want to be held responsible for keeping you away from far more important drinking recruiting activities on this most work-shy of Fridays. One piece of work you’ll probably want to do before knocking off for Christmas is setting up your Out-of-Office, what with email being the way 97% of recruitment activity seems to happen these days.

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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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Zerve Explains What it Takes to Become a Best Place to Work

Glassdoor for Employers

'Here at Zerve , we are honored and thrilled to be recognized as one of the best places to work in the U.S. for companies with less than 1,000 employees ! Since our founding in 2003, we have had a fanatical focus on providing a world-class employee experience, and creating a unique and phenomenal (Zervey!) culture. It is the secret to our 12 years of success.

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Networking Tips – How to Get the Most Out of the Event

NPA Worldwide

'Mel Kettle is a communications and social media consultant, speaker, blogger, educator, coach, bookworm, obsessive foodie and eatie, and a budding photographer. She blogs on marketing and social media at www.melkettle.com.au. Mel is passionate about working with organisations to show them how to communicate effectively so they can develop communities, share their stories and raise awareness.

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How to Optimize Your Social Media Profiles to Attract Talent

Spark Hire

'An increase in demand for skilled workers, especially in operations, engineering, IT, and sales has led to a completely different job market, where companies are forced to compete against each other to attract the talent they need. And most recruiters expect that competition will be even greater in 2015, so they are planning to invest more in social and mobile recruiting as well as referrals.

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Recruiting in a Winter Wonderland

ClearCompany Recruiting

'Not everyone sees winter as the beautiful transformation of nature that it can be. For recruiters, the winter season can throw up some roadblocks, but you have a choice. Are you going to let the storm outside hold you down, or are you going to recruit in a winter wonderland? You decide.

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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 Best Recruitment Memes of All Time: Part 5

Social Talent

'It’s been a long time since we’ve done this folks, but we’re delighted once again to bring to you ten memes and ten recruitment related comic gems, otherwise known as “ The Best Recruitment Memes of All Time “! Happy Friday Recruiters! Enjoy and we’ll see you next week. P.S. Don’t miss out on parts one , two , three and four.

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Trade Me Jobs launch “Talent Chaser”. Recruiter writes Blog

The Whiteboard

'Jon is once again absent, this time on a “father and son” camping trip. In my mind, the idea of centuries of bush craft knowledge, passed from father to son, perhaps set to life-affirming music, makes a fine Gillette advert. Having had a conversation with Jon about his knowledge of fishing, I feel the reality will be sons jumping on a jumping pillow, fathers drinking craft beer.

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Embrace Transparency & Other Tips from Opower, a 201.

Glassdoor for Employers

'Opower is a technology company that uses behavioral science, data management, and insightful analytics to transform the way utilities relate to their customers. Chrissy Glover, Opower’s employee brand manager and 2014 Glassdoor Talent Warrior , shares why Opower is a best place to work, according to employees. How Opower became a Best Place to Work.

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Networking Tips – How to Get the Most Out of the Event

NPA Worldwide

'Mel Kettle is a communications and social media consultant, speaker, blogger, educator, coach, bookworm, obsessive foodie and eatie, and a budding photographer. She blogs on marketing and social media at www.melkettle.com.au. Mel is passionate about working with organisations to show them how to communicate effectively so they can develop communities, share their stories and raise awareness.

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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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3 Reasons to Include Your Team On Interviews

Spark Hire

'When I first started interviewing as a manager, I rarely included my team on the interviews. However, at some point I decided I would give it a try and it changed my interview and consideration process. This was not an easy change and at times it caused the interview process to drag out longer than anticipated, but it was worth every additional second, minute, and day that was added.

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2015 Mobile Recruitment Awards Now Open For Entries

Web Based Recruitment

'Mobile, Video & Online Recruitment Marketing Experts Job & Recruitment Videos. Video Recruitment Marketing. Candidate ATM. Mobile Recruitment. Free Mobile Recruitment Guide. Training Courses. Mobile Recruitment Video Training Course. Recruitment Events. Contact Us. About Us. Press & Media. Blog. 2015 Mobile Recruitment Awards Now Open For Entries.

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The Evolution of Technology in the Recruitment Industry (Infographic)

Social Talent

'Where would we be without technology huh? Well we might have more kids playing outside and actual conversations at the dinner table for once, but we certainly wouldn’t be able to source candidates in the speedy, efficient way most of us do now. Technology has revolutionised the recruitment industry. From ATS to online job boards and from Google to LinkedIn, a lot has changed over the years and a lot more change is on it’s way.

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The 5 Components of an Engaging Career Site

SmartRecruiters

'What makes a great career site? Hmpf. Well a career site is an employment site with job opportunities that answers, ‘Why work together?’ Most of all, it’s helpful to think of it as a marketing landing page to convert talented people interested in working with your company. So what makes an awesome career site ? 1. Optimized for mobile: mobile’s approximately half of internet traffic… do you want to lose half your candidates right off the bat?

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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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Don’t Fear the Bad Review

Glassdoor for Employers

'No company would dare ignore constructive feedback from customers. Nor should it hide from public criticism voiced by employees or ex-employees on its Glassdoor profile page. Contrary to intuition, bad reviews on Glassdoor can actually give a company credibility. Yes, really. Think about your experience researching a product or restaurant on Amazon or Yelp!

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Recruitment Agency Budget Ideas

NPA Worldwide

'The end of the year is quickly approaching (gulp!), which means it’s a great time to think about next year’s business expenses. Here are a few areas you might review, whether you need to spend money or are looking to save some: Telephone – A lot has changed in the telecom world over the past few years. We’ve been in the process of reviewing our telephone system and we have learned a lot!

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The Importance of Putting Your Company Culture on Display

Spark Hire

'With the cost of a bad hire being as much as $50,000 or more , a candidate’s cultural fit has become a major factor that companies consider before extending an employment offer. Moreover, cultural fit determines a candidate’s staying power. Turnover can potentially cost a company 16 to 21 percent of an employee’s annual salary. Companies should also keep in mind that cultural fit is a concern for job seekers as well, therefore, you must ensure you communicate your company culture throughout the

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4 Bad Leadership Behaviors to Blast in 2015

CareerBuilder

'Bad leaders can pop up anywhere. They’re easy to spot, fun to mock and, let’s face it: we love to hate them. But what about when you’re the leader and you find yourself slipping into bad leadership behaviors? According to a recent study by the Center for Creative Leadership , nearly 40 percent of new chief executives fail outright within their first 18 months on the job, and even more of them fail to live up to the expectations of those who hired them.

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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.