Achieve Diversity through Expanded Recruitment Efforts
2020 has been quite the year! We are living through a global pandemic and one of the biggest social justice movements of our lifetimes.
Category: Recruiting
Recruiting is changing at a rapid pace. Some organizations are abandoning traditional methods for social media; some think software can do a better job than people.
What’s Important to Jobseekers in the New Normal?
Remember the “good ole days” of the candidate-driven market, where jobseekers made all the choices in who they worked for and it was up to employers to offer the best perks and benefits to lure these candidates in? It’s hard to imagine that this was only a few months ago and we’re now living in […]
Despite High Unemployment Rate, Only 14% of Companies on Hiring Freeze
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ July jobs report, unemployment fell to 10.2%, while employment rose by 1.8 million. Yet, despite the high unemployment rate, employers say they’re actively hiring during the pandemic. So, where are all the jobs?
Strange Job Titles Hurt Recruiting Efforts (Infographic)
Are you hiring a Marketing Guru? What about an SEO Sherpa? Perhaps you have decided that a Social Media Jedi is the position title you want. Maybe you’ll want to take a look at this infographic before you roll that plan out.
Preemployment Training as a Retention Tool
The idea of training employees before you hire them might seem a bit nonsensical at first. For one, there is seemingly no need to train people who aren’t actually going to work for you. Theoretically, they could even end up taking a job with a competitor. But some argue that pretraining may be a valuable […]
If a Candidate Isn’t a ‘Good Fit,’ You Need a Good Reason Why, Says Court
We all know the drill. You interview multiple employees/applicants for a position, and one just stands out. Your gut tells you he’s the right guy for the position, but on paper, he’s less qualified than the other candidates. Oh, and the others are members of a protected class. How can you avoid landing in hot […]
COVID and the Future of Talent Management
In a recent survey conducted by Paycor, business leaders were optimistic about the future. Nearly half expect the economy to bounce back, 96% received some form of government aid, and almost half are planning to hire full-time employees this year. And yet the suddenness and volatility of the moment are causing real anxiety.
COVID-19 Stifles College Graduate Career Prospects
Like those unfortunate enough to have graduated during the Great Recession, recent college grads in the COVID era are finding it hard to start their careers due to the pandemic.
4 Tips on How Employers Can Adjust to the ‘New Norm’ of Virtual Onboarding
Over the last 5 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has reset major work trends, causing HR leaders to pivot their workforce-related strategic goals and plans.
How COVID-19 Court Closures Impact Your Background Checks
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted office closures and work-from-home mandates everywhere, including in government offices and county courthouses. When the courts are closed or operating on limited schedules, parole hearings and divorce proceedings are not the only activities impacted. Court closures can also throw a wrench in your hiring process.