In a piece for Forbes.com, Cover Letters Are Dead And Other 2016 Recruiting Trends ,  Liz Ryan argues against including cover letters because frankly, no one reads them. She also urges employers to move beyond traditional hiring methods, makes a strong case for referrals, and points out what most recruiters know - it’s a candidate-centric market right now. Hoops gives your job candidates a chance to show you who they are and what they can do. Call us at (877) 262-7358 and in 15 minutes we’ll show you how. MORE >>

Companies spend a significant amount of time and money filling open positions. Regardless of the position, the benefits of finding and hiring the right person for the right position are self-evident. And after writing and posting the job description, sifting through resumes, conducting phone and in-person interviews, and selecting the final candidate, hiring managers and HR are well aware of the resources invested in identifying that ‘right’ person. But what about the cost of hiring the wrong person? And the impact of a bad hire goes well beyond the monetary. SALES. MARKETING. CUSTOMER SERVICE. MORE >>

The importance of keeping staff engaged is crystal clear to many companies. When talent is given challenging but achievable goals, regular feedback, and training they become highly invested in business outcomes and strive for success in their work. Companies that make talent engagement a priority attract the best candidates and minimize turnover. But putting employee engagement programs into place can be tough. With the myriad issues facing C-suite executives and front-line managers on a daily basis, how can firms ensure that talent is being effectively and consistently engaged and supported? MORE >>

It’s the start of the new year which means simultaneously reflecting on the past and looking to the future. And there’s no better time than now to think about ways to improve your hiring process. Here are some tools to help you examine your talent pipeline, revise your workflow, and position your company for greater success in 2016. READ THIS BOOK. CHECK OUT THIS POST. Oracle takes great pride in the strength and depth of its talent pipeline and this post breaks down the 12 steps used to build it. TAKE A LOOK AT THIS PRESENTATION. SCAN THIS INFOGRAPHIC. MORE >>

The concept of fit is talked about incessantly in the context of hiring, for good reason. It is a key indicator of employee retention and productivity, and, as Katie Bouton ( @katiebouton ) writes in the Harvard Business Review, in many instances it is as important as job knowledge or skill set in determining the measurable benefits companies get from their employees. But focusing on fit can sometimes backfire - it can narrow your choices too much and exclude candidates that don’t meet the preconceptions of interviewers. FIT IS NOT ABOUT CONFORMITY. FIT IS NOT ABOUT PEOPLE
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