RecruitCon 2018: Video Job Descriptions
Companies are being forced to innovate new ways of attracting employees in the challenging recruiting landscape. What better way than with a video job description?
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Should You Hire Homeless Workers? (Part 2)
Continued from yesterday’s post, here are a few more best practices to follow when hiring homeless workers.
Should You Hire Homeless Workers? (Part 1)
A few years ago, Amazon hired homeless workers through a local YMCA in Washington state, and the program did not go over very well. However, other organizations like P.S. Kitchen in New York City and the Parks and Recreation Department in Boise are excelling after hiring homeless workers—which goes to show that hiring homeless workers can be a great idea if […]
Recruiting and Hiring Employees with Autism
Most employers and HR professionals are familiar with the basics of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including the workplace, and requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for disabled individuals.
Google Hire Reconnects Recruiters with Former Applicants
The job market has changed fairly dramatically over the last several years, with the unemployment rate peaking at close to 10% in 2010 and then falling to just above 4% as of February 1, 2018. While this represents great news for job applicants, it creates a challenging scenario for many employers struggling to fill key […]
Sign-On Bonuses Get Serious
An earlier Recruiting Daily Advisor article cites research from nonprofit Human Resources association WorldatWork, which finds the number of companies using sign-on bonus programs stands at a 15-year high.
Tips from RecruitCon2018: Recruit with 5 Gives for every Ask
An important topic at RecruitCon 2018 involved social media recruiting. Whether it’s recruiting via LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and even Snapchat, social media is essential for recruiting great talent. But how do you balance calls for candidates with unique talent?
Social Media Recap for #RecruitCon2018
Today we are going to take a look at the top Tweets from RecruitCon 2018.
Data Hygiene and the Future of Recruiting
It’s no secret—recent hiring surges have led to a more competitive job market. And, as a result, recruiters and hiring managers are now operating within what is referred to as a “candidate-driven market.” This means high-quality candidates can be selective about which interviews they take and, ultimately, which company they work for.
Low Unemployment Rate Makes It a ‘Buyer’s Market’ for Job Candidates
The Bureau of Labor Statics (BLS) has released its April 2018 Employment Situation report, which highlights that the shrinking unemployment rate is making it a buyer’s market for job candidates, according to Nick Cromydas, Co-founder and CEO of Hunt Club, a tech-enabled recruiting service based in Chicago, Illinois.The BLS reports that the unemployment rate has […]