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.

Today’s HR Leaders Must Play Both Offense and Defense When Managing a Workforce Reduction

2023 is not just another year of disruptions. It’s a year in which business and HR leaders must play defense and offense at the same time. This means performing a realistic appraisal of the current situation—inflation, recessionary concerns, and geopolitical instability—and making defensive adjustments to the business that may involve cutting back on staff. At […]

How Artificial Intelligence Tools Will Evolve How We Think About Talent

Since the introduction of ChatGPT, the online artificial intelligence (AI) tool has created a firestorm of discussion and opinions around how generative AI technology will transform society, the workplace, and how you interact with information. Some corporate leaders, like Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, see these tools as the harbinger of a new golden age in […]

How Social Media is Changing the HR Landscape

Corporate HR duties were a little less hectic before social sites became a mainstay medium of communication. Now, there are dozens of major social media platforms that HR representatives need to keep tabs on to ensure employees are maintaining good conduct. Likewise, it’s a whole new window into learning about prospective new employees as a […]

5 Reasons for Hiring Professionals to Be Optimistic for 2023

Despite looming recession fears, iHire’s latest research suggests the talent acquisition space appears cautiously optimistic for 2023.   In surveying over 500 U.S. employers for our 2023 “Hiring & Job Search Outlook Report,” we found that 42.7% were concerned about an economic downturn, yet 68.1% expected to increase their hiring volumes in 2023. Furthermore, 49.5% […]

Why Mass Layoffs Pose Insider Risks and How Companies Can Protect Themselves

The last year and a half has brought unusual mass movements of people leaving and entering the workplace. Trends have included record breaking resignations, quiet quitting, and most recently, layoffs across industries including tech, financial services, food and beverage, and media. These shifts have led anxious employees to the latest trend of “career cushioning” – […]

8 Tips for Writing Transparent Job Descriptions

In today’s competitive job market, attracting top talent is essential. A well-written job description is fundamental for attracting qualified candidates and ensuring that only the most qualified candidates apply. Writing a clear and concise description can be difficult, however. Below, we’ve summarized eight tips for writing transparent job descriptions that effectively communicate the position and […]

Use These Tips to Create an Amazing LinkedIn Profile for Your HR Position

If you’re in the HR industry, you’ve probably used LinkedIn, but you may not know how to make the most of your profile. A LinkedIn profile with the right content will help you stand out from the crowd. One way to do this is by creating a well-rounded, informative profile. This includes a well-designed résumé, […]

Addressing Emerging Skills Gaps in a Tight Labor Market

While fears of a 2023 recession linger, the American economy continues to hum along, and that includes the tight labor market that has left companies around the country struggling to find enough qualified workers to keep their operations running. That adjective “qualified” is an important one. It’s not necessarily the case that companies can’t find […]

Empathy from Leaders Lifts Company Performance and Helps During Layoffs

Whenever there are mass layoffs, organizational PR teams scramble to find a spin on the announcements. HR professionals fumble the exit planning. Leaders butcher the communication. It is bound to happen. What I wish we would do more of is think about how organizational culture can lead to improved performance and perhaps help us avoid […]

When Recruiting Takes Longer and Costs More, Leaders Must Alter Their Approach

“Permacrisis,” Collins Dictionary’s 2022 word of the year, is defined as “an extended period of instability and insecurity” and captures what many business leaders are feeling given the still-high inflation rate, rising interest rates to combat inflation, and forecasts of a recession in 2023. And it definitely describes the current state of recruitment. So how […]