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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.
A new survey from ManpowerGroup Solutions and the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) found that retail job candidates are twice as likely to want a part-time work schedule than job candidates in other industries. Moreover, 31% say they want to choose their own shifts, compared with 18% of workers in other industries. The findings are […]
Not that long ago, corporate alumni figured prominently in a company’s recruitment strategy. In recent years, however, this talent pool has fallen off the radar somewhat, and employers may be losing out on what these candidates have to offer.
Competition for IT talent may have companies overlooking important steps when it comes to candidate screening.
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) promised to crack down on what it calls discrimination against U.S. workers who are being passed over in favor of temporary foreign workers. They recently made good on that promise in New Mexico.
Base salary isn’t the sole driving force for most workers when considering a job offer, according to a new report from Hays, the world’s largest specialist recruitment agency. While salary remains the biggest consideration, it is outweighed by the combination of benefits, company culture, and career growth when deciding whether to accept a job offer […]
We all have worked side by side with people we have enjoyed and respected—the type of teammates who make work fun. And we all have worked with people whom, well, we didn’t enjoy or respect—the type of teammates who suck all the joy out of work for everyone around them. So, there’s obviously people who […]
The recruiting and hiring process sometimes seems like it never ends. Even after you’ve found and hired a great candidate, there are still more steps to take. One step that some employers and recruiters opt to skip is the follow-up with candidates who were not selected. This can be uncomfortable and time-consuming and may not […]
In 2015, Millennials surpassed Gen Xers as the largest demographic in the United States workforce. Typically considered as anyone born between 1984 and 1997 (give or take a few years depending on your definition), the current Millennial ranges from anyone in their early 20s to their mid 30s. In terms of the work force, that […]
A new study conducted by Visier, a leading provider of talent management solutions, finds systemic ageism exists in tech hiring practices.
In yesterday’s Advisor, we talked about the benefits of improving recruiting efficiency and looked at efficiency tips across three aspects of the recruiting process. Today we’re continuing that list. Here are efficiency tips across three more aspects of the recruiting process.