The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the employment marketplace, and one area which it has definitely impacted is that of the interviewing of candidates. When states across the country first started implementing lockdowns in 2020, in-person interviewing was hard to...
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Tips To Know About Applicant Tracking Systems
5 Tips to Know About Applicant Tracking Systems Looking for an applicant tracking solution that can simplify your HR experience? With the right ATS, you can analyze, track, and strategize your talent acquisition processes better. Expect more than a system that helps...
The Rise of the Remote Workforce
If we have learned anything in the last year, it is that remote work has brought with it a new way of working. While many have sour opinions of remote work life, many are up and leaving their jobs if they don't allow some flexibility around it. Given that there was a...
The Gen Z Effect on Hiring
Through the pandemic, many were furloughed, let go and suspended due to the work environment or costs that could not be upheld. Workers under 25 experienced furlough rates 73% higher than those older than 25 and were let go at rates as high as 79% higher according to Gusto. For many hiring managers and companies, it has been said that for younger talent it just takes a job with perks and a fun environment. However, the data according to Alight is that this generation cares more about what a...
One Question That You Can’t Ask Job Applicants
In an effort to continue working toward closing the gender wage gap, more states are enacting laws that prevent an employer from asking a candidate or applicant for compensation history. As of August 2020, there are 19 states that have banned the requests of salary history and compensation. They can however, consider a candidate’s salary history should the applicant share that information voluntarily. It will still be legal for employers to share the salary range of the positions they are...
The Top 4 Recruiting Trends of 2021
Recruiting professionals, hold on to your hats; 2021 is the year your jobs evolve and specialize in four key areas. Your position will take on aspects of other disciplines and specialties in the year to come. Here are the top 4 recruiting trends to plan for in 2021. 1. HR departments flex their marketing muscle It's a candidate's job marketing in 2021, and will continue to be so. With job seekers having more of the power, hiring professionals need to take a page from the marketing playbook....
Top Recruitment Best Practices for 2021
Employees are the lifeblood of any company, which means finding the best talent is critical to your organization’s continued success. As we wrap up Q1 of 2021, it’s wise to ensure your organization is following the latest top trends in recruitment best practices. This expert guide will help revolutionize your recruiting practices through 2021 and beyond so that your competitors don’t leave you behind. Recruitment is an ever-evolving process. As people, businesses, and the world change,...
How to Utilize LinkedIn to Recruit Top Talent
With the power of the internet, mobile apps, and social media platforms - it is only going to get harder to recruit top talent with all of the demand being generated. Long gone are the days however of putting up paper job ads or leaving your inbox open for hundreds of resumes. With over 575+ million users, LinkedIn is the place where professionals go to update their job profiles, leave personalized work updates and connect with others. This social media platform acts as a front door to a...