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.

Workplace Violence and Hiring

A recent incident in Orange County, Florida, where a former employee entered the workplace and fatally shot five people before turning the gun on himself, has HR professionals again discussing how acts like these can be prevented. One issue that frequently comes up is the possible link between hiring and workplace violence. But does such […]

Wanted in Today’s Workplace: Passion

It’s that secret ingredient that separates the ideal job candidate from others, and makes for a high-performing employee. But according to a new study from professional services firm Deloitte, few workers have it.

Unemployment Near Record Lows: Who Can You Hire?

With unemployment hovering near record lows, employers are finding it tough to fill some positions. They’re starting to change tactics, often looking at previously ignored groups of jobseekers or changing how they attract applicants altogether. Let’s take a look.

12 Gaps in Your Candidate Experience

A survey by CareerBuilder shows that there might be some serious gaps between your organization’s recruiting needs and your candidates.

What is Résumé Fraud?

Résumé fraud occurs anytime someone intentionally provides false information on his or her résumé, presumably with the hopes it will make him or her more likely to be considered for a job. This often also encompasses application fraud—which is the same idea, but it occurs anywhere in the application process.