We ended up discussing all the other ways applicants can gain visibility with a prospective employer – their online presence and their networking acumen. But no matter how good the recruiting software is (and PeopleFluent’s is pretty damn good), managing the candidate experience along the way hasn’t been easy for companies. This according to Talent Board’s 2014 Candidate Award Experience Awards Report released earlier this year (the 2015 data collection is in process). MORE

We’re clearly seeing an uptick in employment. In October 2014, 214,000 jobs were created and unemployment edged down to 5.8%, reported the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1 while 69% of recruiters expect competition to increase in 2015. 2 “Demand for workers is increasing and we’re seeing HR professionals pivot from talent engagement to talent acquisition,” states Ben Goldberg, President of Aurico Reports, Inc. Hiring Pre-Employment Services MORE

Should employers use social media to screen candidates? A good question without a right answer; it’s a gray area both in the law and company policies, especially because many employers don’t even have a social media policy. However, there are pros and cons to utilizing social media and search engines in the hiring process, and hiring managers want to know— to snoop or not to snoop? And once your hiring manager sees it, you cannot “un-ring the bell.”. MORE

Employer branding is having its 15 minutes of fame right now, but every sensible employer knows there’s more to it than just the buzzword. With the right employer brand, your candidates should be lining up to apply like a southern gal at a Lilly Pulitzer for Target premiere. Your employer brand is your talent attraction strategy and should display exactly who you are as an employer to talent worldwide. MORE

In 2014, only 15% of individuals reported listening to audio podcasts each month. . They can help you expand your HR skills , teach you something new about recruitment and talent management, or take you on an episode-long journey into the future of work. . Honest HR is a podcast from SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, that – as its name suggests – gets real with HR professionals; nothing is off the table, they’re talking all the things. . MORE

“Talent management? Bersin, a highly respected consultant who is Principal and Founder of Bersin by Deloitte, Deloitte Consulting, offered his research and tips for succeeding with the new talent agenda. Most of HR is designed for long-term employment, he says, but the recession, coupled with the ages of employees, leads to a much more mobile workforce, and that’s a really critical issue for 2015. Talent Acquisition & Access. Talent & HR Analytics. MORE

Talent acquisition is the most complex area of human capital management, yet many companies lack the necessary resources, tools and capabilities to build a results-driven program. In fact, only 8% of companies have an optimized talent acquisition strategy. As the workforce changes, talent acquisition needs to keep pace and recruiting leaders must rethink their approach to finding talent and focus on the candidate experience. MORE