Greg Savage
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Every day. Everywhere. Candidates are being bombarded with recruiter approaches. Primarily via InMail and email, but occasionally on the phone. So constant has this flood of unsolicited contact become, that most candidates do not read the messages. Some have even hidden their LinkedIn accounts. Yes, recruiters do need to initiate contact with prospective candidates.
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Lever
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
New recruiting trends emerge seemingly every few months. And talent acquisition professionals need to keep up with them to stay ahead of the curve — and the competition. Talent leaders and recruiters must stay on top of the latest news, predictions, insights, Read More. The post 2023 Recruiting Trends All Talent Teams Should Know appeared first on Lever.
ClearCompany Recruiting
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Do your human resources or talent acquisition teams currently use an applicant tracking system (ATS)? If so, is it a modern system equipped with tons of features that gets regular updates? Does your provider help you get the most value possible from the system? Are you confident that it’s the best ATS for your business? If you answered no to any of these questions — or if you’re wondering, “ What is an ATS ?
Speaker: Shawnequa Albert
As our workforce evolves, so must the way we support it. With more employees choosing to work beyond age 65, HR leaders are increasingly being called upon to guide aging employees through one of the most complex transitions in their professional lives - from employer sponsored plans to Group Medicare. Without clear guidance, confusion around eligibility, coverage options, and cost implications can lead to uncertainty and missed opportunities for optimized benefits.
Rally Recruitment Marketing
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
The 2022 hiring race is on: 81% of attendees at our recent RallyFwd Virtual Conference told us they can’t hire the talent they need fast enough. It’s pushed employers into a recruitment frenzy, with enormous sums being spent on job advertising. Indeed is reporting 60.4% more job postings on its platform compared to February 2020, just before the pandemic.
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Recruitics
JULY 20, 2022
It’s evident that job seeker behavior has changed dramatically over the last few years. While the COVID-19 pandemic has been responsible for some of this change, some factors were in play prior. For example, Millennial and Gen Z workers prioritize work-life balance higher than their predecessors; these younger workers have also adopted different standards to evaluate organizations they want to work for.
Proactive Talent
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
One of the most popular quotes in the past few years must be, “These are interesting times” because I have heard it repeated on countless occasions, especially as it relates to our economy. No matter your position on the political spectrum, everyone agrees that the market is taking a slide towards a downward trend. As to how far that descent will carry us remains to be seen, but the common speculation is that recession is near and maybe worse.
Talview
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Talent acquisition has evolved significantly over the past years, with organizations increasingly emphasizing the need to evaluate and monitor the quality of the hiring process from level zero. Historically, most organizations have found it difficult to identify the hiring practices working in their favor (or not) to recruit quality talent.
Hiring Thing
JANUARY 13, 2022
Hiring Data Helps You Plan Your Recruiting Strategy 2021 ended with a record 11 million job openings in the United States. This won’t change anytime. The post 2022 Hiring and Recruiting Stats to Help You Plan Your Year first appeared on HiringThing.
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Leoforce
MAY 13, 2022
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ApplicantPro
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Does recruiting feel completely out of your control? Do the problems your organization faces with attracting and engaging great talent damage your confidence? If you're a person involved with recruiting, you probably don't have much confidence about this upcoming year. In fact, you might even be at your wit's end. ready to give up. Things might feel out of your control, more specifically, for your ability to.
Greg Savage
JANUARY 17, 2022
The world has problems. Recruiting has challenges. But hiring will continue. Our industry will grow in 2022, and beyond. Not all recruiters will rise equally on this tide. Here are 11 tactics to help you thrive in 2022 Each sector and country, and person, are different. Adjust and adapt my suggestions as you need. But […]. The post The Savage Truth first appeared on Greg Savage.
Greg Savage
JANUARY 24, 2022
I had to laugh. I just could not help it. After one drink too many at an end-of-year function, a recruiter told me he was as good a recruiter as ‘Stephanie’ was. It is just that her results “looked better because she was lucky.” LOL Double LOL That was an extreme lack of awareness, I […]. The post The Savage Truth first appeared on Greg Savage.
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Greg Savage
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
There are only two types of recruiters. You are one – or the other. And the group you are in decides your recruiting future. Firstly, there are ‘honest recruiters’. Honest about their ability. Their effort. Their behaviours. Their temperament. They are aware of their shortcomings, weaknesses, and failings. And they are prepared to work on […].
Greg Savage
MARCH 13, 2022
“So let me just clarify your position on this, Mr Client”. You spend 30 minutes telling me all the recruiters you have used so far are hopeless, they provide zero value, they can’t find the talent you want, their service is pathetic, and they do not understand your business. You wax lyrical about how your […]. The post The Savage Truth first appeared on Greg Savage.
Greg Savage
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Everyone is so focused on recruiting talent today. The conversation is about skills shortages and hiring tactics. Unfortunately, this is as true of recruitment companies themselves as it is of employers generally. But the truth is that focusing on recruitment as your number one priority is an error. What we really need to do is […]. The post ‘Re-Recruitment’ is more important than recruitment first appeared on Greg Savage.
Greg Savage
JULY 4, 2022
If you own or run a recruitment company, this list should be a discussion for the whole team and a strategy document for the leadership group. Individual recruiters must take control of their futures by asking these questions and being confident in the answers they come up with. What will happen when the market turns? […]. The post 16 questions every recruiter must answer first appeared on Greg Savage.
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Greg Savage
AUGUST 22, 2022
The last 18 months have been great for recruiters. Not easy, but great rewards for the hard-working. The market will turn, and fresh challenges will emerge. It’s likely to be a grind if the market declines. More work for less return. Older recruiting hands will know what I am referring to. I fear some recruiters […]. The post A resilience lesson from a rookie recruiter first appeared on Greg Savage.
Greg Savage
JANUARY 10, 2022
Should Agency recruiters turn their definition of a ‘good client‘ on its head? There are limited candidates. These candidates have wildely changing priorities. Are we being smart enough about where the likely hire actually is? For the first time in a long time, maybe ever, I have started to feel that smaller and medium-sized businesses […].
Greg Savage
JUNE 15, 2022
I worked a desk as a recruiter for many years. And I was a pretty good recruiter too. Not great, mind you. Just good enough to have a lot of fun and make a bit of money. I also made some monumental stuff-ups. And I don’t mean the odd lapse of judgment. I mean enormous […]. The post Maybe the worst recruiter blunder ever? first appeared on Greg Savage.
Greg Savage
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Many recruiters improved their skill-set over Covid, and in the subsequent hiring boom. Plenty of newbies have entered our profession in the past year and have made tremendous progress. It’s exciting to see. However, over the past six months, I have spent a lot of time in recruitment companies in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and […]. The post 7 mistakes recruiters are making ??
Speaker: Joana Ardelean, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP, CC
The benefits landscape is shifting rapidly, and AI is at the center of this transformation. From optimizing health and wellness programs to predicting future benefits needs, AI is empowering HR and total rewards leaders to make smarter, more proactive decisions. The challenge? Understanding where AI fits in your strategy and how to leverage it effectively while keeping employee well-being at the forefront.
Greg Savage
OCTOBER 3, 2022
It is assessed when any recruiter is hired. It is discussed in every review of recruiter potential. It is lauded when success is sustained. And blamed for failure. It’s a core requirement to thrive in our profession and maybe succeed in modern life. Resilience. But what does ‘resilience’ really mean in the context of Recruitment? […]. The post You will not succeed without this first appeared on Greg Savage.
Greg Savage
JULY 25, 2022
The incredible recovery of the recruitment market since the dark days of Covid has stunned us all. And there have been many other surprises that none of us could have predicted. There is one extraordinary development that I want to bring to your attention because it wraps up both good and bad news. Of […]. The post The rise (and fall) of the $1,000,000 recruiter first appeared on Greg Savage.
Greg Savage
JANUARY 31, 2022
What do you say to a friend who wants your ‘real’ opinion on a matter of some sensitivity? You know, “Do you think I should marry her?” or showing off a new pair of jeans, “Does my butt look big in this?” It’s a tricky dilemma. You don’t want to rock the boat. You certainly […]. The post The Savage Truth first appeared on Greg Savage.
Greg Savage
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
I recently encouraged recruiters to ‘flex their BD muscle‘ and nurture client relationships. Many find the whole concept alien (Which is the point) and don’t know how to begin. So, here are two simple questions you can ask every client, whether you deal with them often or sporadically. These questions will spark conversation, uncover opportunities, […].
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Greg Savage
JULY 11, 2022
Recruitment became more ‘remote‘ because of Covid. There was no alternative. But now, for many recruiters, it remains that way, ‘because it suits them!’ Add to this a candidate-tight market where plenty of recruiters have developed a one-sided skill-set that focuses only on candidate activities. You have an unhealthy situation where clients are being ignored, […].
Greg Savage
OCTOBER 31, 2022
I have been to hundreds of recruitment parties. You have been to quite a few, too, I imagine. Record months to be celebrated. Awards nights. End of years knees-ups. But this one was special. After a Covid-induced hiatus, the People2People STRIDE awards were back! 100 staff from the eight offices across New Zealand and Australia […]. The post The best recruitment party ever?
Greg Savage
FEBRUARY 20, 2022
Thousands of rookie recruiters have entered the industry. The percentage that succeeds will depend mainly on the training they get. Are you giving that support? Even the 'old hands' are under threat. We all know the market has changed dramatically. Client expectations, candidate shortages and candidate behaviours. Why will you and your people thrive unless your skills upgrade too?
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