The Myths of Moving Up
There are several myths about career advancement.
Tag: hiring
Unemployment Near Record Lows: Who Can You Hire?
With unemployment hovering near record lows, employers are finding it tough to fill some positions. They’re starting to change tactics, often looking at previously ignored groups of jobseekers or changing how they attract applicants altogether. Let’s take a look.
Digitally-Savvy Companies Have a Greater Ability to Attract and Retain Talent
As more and more young people join the workforce, companies must be prepared to adapt to the changing times. A new study has revealed that companies who are more technologically inclined have a better chance at retaining and attracting younger workers.
Hospitals Face Critical Talent Shortage
A new survey report highlights the seriousness of the ongoing talent shortage in the hospital industry.
What is Résumé Fraud?
Résumé fraud occurs anytime someone intentionally provides false information on his or her résumé, presumably with the hopes it will make him or her more likely to be considered for a job. This often also encompasses application fraud—which is the same idea, but it occurs anywhere in the application process.
How to Get More Applicants
As the job market tightens up, employers are looking for ways to attract more candidates to be sure they have a good group of applicants to choose from in any given vacancy. But more and more, employers are finding that jobs are attracting fewer applicants than before, simply because there are fewer jobseekers out there […]
Recruiting Practices That Scare Away Candidates
Recruiting during a time of talent shortfalls can be daunting. During these times, it’s imperative to not be doing things that will scare off those who are interested; there are fewer applicants for any given job opening right now, so losing even a few can mean the difference between having a good pool to choose […]
Hiring Forecast: Open Positions and Hiring Plans Expected to Increase in Q2 2018
If you plan on hiring in the second quarter of 2018, you’re not alone. A recent hiring forecast, released by Brilliant™—a search, staffing, and management resources firm—indicates that businesses are planning to increase their overall hiring plans in the next 12 months.
Employee Retention Idea: Make Schedules Employee Friendly
With unemployment rates inching ever lower, employers are becoming more and more concerned with employee retention. Vacancies are getting tougher to fill, making it even more of a concern when an employee leaves.
Veteran Recruiting: How Hiring Military Veterans Can Boost Your Company Brand
You probably hear a lot about hiring veterans and the value they bring into the civilian workforce. There are hundreds of articles and studies written about it. In fact, there are even data that suggest how veterans are outperforming their civilian counterparts at work. There is good reason why some companies invest in hiring veterans. […]