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The past 25 years have been an uphill journey for the HR function

HR Brew

When Liz Bronson started her HR career as a recruiter in the early 2000s, her days consisted of a lot more phone callsand paperwork. Recruiters tracked every candidate and open role on paper or in Excel spreadsheets on old-school desktop computers. Gen Zers born in 2000 will have their quarter-life crisis this year.

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LinkedIn has transformed HR over the last 20+ years. Its execs have big plans for its AI-powered future.

HR Brew

When LinkedIn debuted in May 2003, it emerged as a digital networking tool to help professionals connect and share career updates. In the last near quarter century, LinkedIn has evolved into a must-have HR tool, especially in recruiting. Then recruiters wanting to be in LinkedIn, because thats the place where the real candidates [are].the

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HR 101: The history of LinkedIn

HR Brew

One year later, on May 5, 2003, Hoffman launched LinkedIn with co-founders Allen Blue, Konstantin Guericke, Eric Ly, and Jean-Luc Vaillant. Two years later, LinkedIn introduced job posts , and in 2008, it launched LinkedIn Recruiter , its enterprise service designed to help HR professionals fill positions. Fast-forward.

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HR 101: The history of the résumé

HR Brew

Faxed résumés gave way to emailed ones, and thanks to the founding of LinkedIn in 2003 —as well as other digital recruiting tools—HR had a virtual treasure trove of résumés at their fingertips. From typewriters to fax machines to personal computers, the process of writing and submitting résumés became much faster and easier.

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What is “Diverse Slate” Hiring?

Ongig

The NFL, interestingly enough, helped launch diverse slate hiring with the implementation of the Rooney Rule in 2003. Recruit diversely. To attract a diverse pool of candidates, set your sights wide and recruit externally. Where did the concept of “diverse slate hiring” come from? Please request a demo to learn more.

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Best Recruitment Agencies in Dubai

Bayzat

Recruitment companies serve as the bridge between exceptional candidates and ever-growing organisations. Here are the ten best recruitment companies in Dubai to take you one step closer to your goal. What is a Recruitment Company? Top Recruitment Agencies in Dubai, UAE 1. million potential candidates.

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How this CPO broke into the C-suite after a decade as a stay-at-home mom

HR Brew

When Gina Hartigan began her HR career building a university recruitment program at an engineering company in the early ’90s, she was given some now-dated advice: Always wear high heels, have something in your hands, and walk with purpose. In 2003, with four children at home, Hartigan had a wake-up call. Stepping out and in.