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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.
It’s the end of October, which means it’s time for the World Series baseball playoffs. Usually at this time of year, I watch with casual interest as the best teams in the game eliminate one another until the World Series champion is crowned. But not this year. This year, my beloved Chicago Cubs were in […]
In Yesterday’s Advisor we discussed G2 Crowd’s algorithm-based “G2 Crowd Grid℠ for Recruiting.” Their software has ranked a number of recruiting software solutions. Today we’ll look at a few final considerations such as costs and ease of use. See yesterday’s Advisor for the metrics, so far, discussed. Final Considerations The metrics, so far, paint an […]
Recently “G2 Crowd Grid℠ for Recruiting” was released using G2 Crowd’s proprietary algorithm. This algorithm supposedly creates an unbiased list of the best software recruiting solutions available in 2015. Let’s explore what G2 found. Untouched by Human Hands Part of what makes the results of G2’s analysis interesting involves the way the analysis was conducted. […]
Yesterday’s Advisor explored a number of topics to avoid in any job interview. Legal pitfalls during interviews are everywhere, and it’s easy to wander into difficult territory. Today we’ll explore some more common topics to avoid during an interview, and why. Avoid Asking Anything that Can Lead to Ageism The Age Discrimination in Employment Act […]
Do your hiring managers know what questions to steer clear of during the interview process? Interview questions should stick to specific questions that directly relate to the individual’s ability to perform the job. Questions that stray from this goal are often problematic and can get the employer into legal trouble or can raise red flags […]
By Omer Eiferman To meet the business challenges of today, and tomorrow, the adoption of a multi-persona bring-your-own-device (BYOD) strategy is key to enabling the enterprise to attract and retain top talent.
For each of us, our career is a journey. It can take us many places. We may change locations, employers, or even professions. And each experience we have along the way provides us with knowledge we can use at some point in the future—what to do differently or what not to do. Every experience gives […]
Yesterday we discussed some of the ways that different generations view ideas like success and the ideal workplace environment. Today we’ll look at six more hotly debated areas of workforce culture. On mobile usage. High school students (66%) are more likely than current workers (52%) to say it is okay to check one’s mobile device […]
Are you more ambitious than a 12th-grader? They may not be in the workforce as adults just yet, but as the next generation of workers, high school seniors have already formed solid opinions about life in the working world. A new survey by CareerBuilder explores this topic. A new CareerBuilder survey looks at how the […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we explored some of the ways that different generations view ideas. These ideas included success and the ideal workplace environment. Today, we’ll look at six more hotly debated areas of workforce culture. On mobile usage. High school students (66%) are more likely than current workers (52%) to say it is OK to […]