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.

Hiring

In-Person Interview: What Else Can You Do?

Sometimes it may seem as though the hiring process takes longer than it should. And this can be a real problem when the job candidates have the upper hand—anything that prolongs the process means there is a greater chance your ideal candidate will have another offer by the time you’re ready to proceed.

Creating Career Paths

Job candidates want to know about career paths. Is your company prepared for this conversation?

social media

#RecruitCon2018 Social Media Recap

RecruitCon 2018 has come to an end, but that doesn’t mean the fun stops! This article takes a look back at the top Tweets from RecruitCon 2018. Major recurring themes from this year’s event include: video job descriptions, candidate experience, social media recruiting, and much more!

But Do You Have to Terminate?

Obviously, terminating an employee is a challenging situation. There can be a legal blowback, it’s stressful for the employee, and it creates a void at the workplace. But, what if you didn’t have to let them go? Today we’ll look at some alternatives.

6 Reasons We Hire the Wrong Employees

All employers want to hire the best employees. So why is it that we often find, despite our good intentions and thorough recruiting processes, that we still end up with employees who are not a good fit for our organization? This wastes time and money. Why do we do it?

Ways to Incorporate Social Media into the Hiring Process

With the prevalence of social media, employers are finding more and more uses for it in the workplace, for example, as a component of the talent management process. More and more organizations are taking advantage of the growing reach of social networking.

Applicants with Disabilities—What are Their Prospects at Your Organization?

Individuals with physical and mental disabilities are often overlooked when it comes to hiring. Even though there are federal and state laws in place to protect people with disabilities, it can be challenging for these individuals to find employment, even in the absence of overt discrimination, due to a number of factors. Recent historical trends […]

Best Source of Candidates? Internal—But It’s Not as Easy as It Seems

Internal recruitment has long been a crucial element of filling key roles within organizations. Such internal staff adjustments have a number of benefits; however, despite the benefits, many companies struggle to identify those employees who can and should be moved to a different role, whether laterally to a new function or upward into a position […]

What to Include in a Job Posting

Previous Recruiting Daily Advisor articles have discussed the difference between job descriptions and job postings, and provided tips for writing job posts that get attention. But what should you include in a job posting? What are the most important elements of an ad?