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.

More Workers Satisfied with Their Jobs

The struggle to find qualified candidates isn’t likely to get easier anytime soon. That’s the message from a new study.

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Are You Expecting Too Much from Employees?

It started during the recession. In the wake of mass layoffs, employees who remained were required to absorb the workload. Grateful to have a job, most were happy to do so.

Don’t Be Rude to Job Applicants

In yesterday’s Advisor, we discussed the fact that many job applicants walk away from the process frustrated, often because of a perceived lack of information or follow through from employers. There are many ways the process can be improved. Here are a few more ways to treat applicants better:

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Small Businesses Conduct Credit and Financial Background Checks

More than one-fourth of small/medium business owners and managers perform credit or financial background checks on job applicants, according to a new survey conducted by the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC), a provider of financial educational resources.

Working with a Difficult Hiring Manager

Much has been written about the talent shortage, and the challenges it presents. But what about other challenges you come up against in your job as a recruiter?

You Wouldn't Be Rude to Job Applicants? Would You?

Time and time again, it seems job applicants are frustrated with the entire recruiting process. From applying for jobs from which they never hear back, to hearing back long after they’ve accepted an inferior opportunity, the job search can be frustrating. This situation is less than optimal for either side—employers risk losing out on good […]

Infographic: What’s Driving Hiring Across the Country for 2018?

Recently, recruiters for staffing firm, Robert Half, weighed in on the factors that are driving job seekers’ decisions when it comes to finding work in the competitive hiring market. What are professionals looking for in a new role? How can organizations hire and keep the best talent? Learn more in this infographic from Robert Half.

Bank Salary Increases Coming Soon

Banks are looking to grow, according to the Crowe Horwath LLP 2017 Bank Compensation and Benefits Survey.