Talent Engagement Critical to Combating the Skills Shortage
A new survey provides insight into the factors that professionals consider when making career decisions.
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.
33% of HR Hiring Managers Have Turned Down a Candidate for Being ‘Too Pushy’ After an Interview
Workers may be thinking “new year, new job,” according to a survey from staffing firm Accountemps. Approximately three in 10 (29%) professionals plan to look for a new position in the next 12 months. And of the 27 markets surveyed, Los Angeles, California (40%); Austin, Texas (38%); and Dallas, Texas (37%) topped the list of U.S. cities with the most workers […]
Can You Refuse to Hire Someone for Speaking Out Against Discrimination?
The Washington Supreme Court recently held that job applicants have a claim under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD) when a prospective employer refuses to hire them in retaliation for their opposition to discrimination by a different employer.
Facing Talent Shortage, Employers Change Hiring Tactics
A recent survey from global staffing firm Robert Half finds employers are having difficulty recruiting top talent, given that the unemployment rate for college-educated workers is around 2 percent.
Try a Human-Centered Approaches for Recruiting and Retention Success, Says SHRM/Globoforce Report
Recruiting professionals are using human-centered approaches in the workplace, and a new report by Globoforce® suggests that it might help resolve retention, recruitment, and culture management challenges.
6 Key Talent Acquisition Practices That Contribute to Organizations’ High Performance, According to Bersin
According to a new study by Bersin, Deloitte Consulting LLP’s digital destination for the Human Resources (HR) professional, the acquisition and development of talent at all levels of high performing organizations is no accident—it’s the result of specific and surprisingly consistent characteristics that can be learned and implemented.
4 Tips to Combat the High Cost of Employee Disengagement
Gallup’s recent State of the American Workplace survey shows that only one-third of employees are engaged at work. That leaves two-thirds of your employees that are at the very least not engaged. Some of them might even be actively disengaged! How is this influencing your company?
Job Seekers Enticed by the Green Rush
Are your would-be candidates going to pot, literally? As the cannabis industry takes off, many job seekers have a strong interest in being a part of it.
Infographic: Tips for Ending the Burden of Onboarding
According to a new study from Kronos Incorporated, onboarding is a critical weakness for a majority of organizations that stalls new hire momentum and threatens to disengage enthusiastic employees during their crucial first weeks on the job.
Small Business Leaders: 3 Tips for Recruiting and Retaining New Employees in 2018
As a small business owner, you’re living proof that the American Dream is still alive and well. You’ve taken the risks, made few enough mistakes to successfully grow your business, and now you find yourself fully engaged in a war for the kind of talent that will take your business to the next level.