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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.
Over 50% of workers surveyed in the United States may apply for a new job in 2016 as they look for higher salaries, better titles, and more ideal locations, according to a new report from job site Indeed. Of 1,052 workers in the U.S., 25% said seeking a new job is definitely on their list […]
National Car Rental’s new commercial asks, “What’s it like to be the boss of you?” And it also answers the question: “Pretty great.” The actor in the commercial, Patrick Warburton, then negotiates a 20 percent raise for himself with himself. If only life were that easy! But I like the question the commercial asks. “What’s […]
Yesterday’s Advisor explored how legal marijuana use and drug interviews and policies mix. Today, more from Tim Thoelecke on that topic, plus some handy tips. By Tim Thoelecke Marijuana is mainstream, or trying to be. Indeed, many have made the assumption that marijuana is no longer the danger that we once thought it was. Oddly, […]
A number of states have various degrees of marijuana legalization. What does that mean for drug testing during hiring and other drug policy matters? Tim Thoelecke helps us find out. By Tim Thoelecke In fact, an estimated 23.9 million Americans currently use illicit drugs. Two-thirds of those are employed and may be working for you! […]
Yesterday’s Advisor presented findings from a Millennial recruiting survey from FirstJob, an organization that specializes in early career hiring. Today, the other side of the coin—maybe there is no generational difference. Not long ago, the HR Daily Advisor® ran a story called “I Y My Millennials.” In it, Editor Steve Bruce extolled the work ethic […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we learned how more jobseekers are using their mobile devices to search for jobs and apply to them. That works great if a company’s employment site is mobile-friendly. But, what if it isn’t? Today we’ll explore what to do if that’s the case. What Can Be Done? Recently, a number of experts […]
It’s hard to open any HR-related materials without finding a reference to “how to manage Millennials,” as though they are a very different breed from those who came into the workplace before them. Others, of course, aren’t sure there’s such a big difference. How Should You Go About Recruiting Millennials? FirstJob, an organization that specializes […]
More than ever, people are using their mobile devices to access the Web—that includes jobseekers looking for jobs. Increasingly, those same jobseekers are using their mobile devices to find jobs and apply to them. In today’s Advisor, we’ll seek to explore the current state of mobile recruiting, including some common myths about mobile recruiting, how […]
In this episode of HR Works, our guest and digital recruiting expert, Kelly Dingee of Staffing Advisors, provides best practices recruiters and human resources professionals can use today to find the best candidates online and through social media.
Last Sunday was Valentine’s Day. Here’s hoping you got to spend it with loved ones. My wife and I traveled to visit our daughter at college and got to spend the day with her. It was a good day and everything I could ask for to celebrate my February holiday. I remember as a kid […]