The Industry with the Most Jobs
The widespread worker shortage has recruiters struggling to fill open positions. Yet, a new report from job search portal CareerCast suggests one industry faces more challenges than others.
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.
Why Aren’t Hiring Managers Recruiting Veterans?
There is a disconnect between veterans and civilian hiring managers that goes both ways. Veterans leave military service typically unprepared and unarmed with the tools to position themselves as viable candidates to civilian companies, and hiring managers are unskilled and untrained in how to recruit military veterans for jobs outside of service.
Touting Awards to Attract Job Candidates
Employer awards help companies attract top talent. Job seekers look for proof that a company is what it says it is, and awards provide validation.
Train Hiring Managers to Be Realistic About Jobs During Recruiting Process
While trying to woo job candidates, it is only natural to highlight the organization’s strengths, internal growth opportunities, and positive work environment. However, exaggerating the positive can create unrealistic expectations. As a result, you’ll experience turnover once new hires figure out that they were promised more than the organization can deliver.
Can a Company Be Arrogant?
I recently had an experience that made me wonder, can a company become arrogant? We’ve all met arrogant people, but can a company be haughty or egotistical?
Pros and Cons of Employee Probationary Periods
Does your organization utilize probationary periods for new hires? During a probationary period, it is typically expected that the new hire’s performance will be evaluated, and the individual can be let go for any reason, including if his or her performance does not meet the established performance standards.
The Changing Role of Administrative Professionals
According to new research, the role of the administrative professional is changing throughout the country. What does that mean for you? Let’s find out.
Workers Want Flexibility
Forget the trendy perks and flashy benefits. One of the things job seekers want most is flexibility.
Hiring Plans for Accounting, Finance, and IT Roles Spike Going into Q3 2017
A new hiring forecast released by Brilliant—a search, staffing, and management resources firm—studies the hiring trends and business factors affecting accounting, finance, and information technology (IT) professionals in the greater Chicago and south Florida labor markets.
The Power of Video Job Ads
In order to make their job postings stand out from countless others, and create a more engaging job seeker experience, companies are turning to video.