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What NBC’s Olympic Coverage Can Teach You About Recruiting
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AUGUST 18, 2016
Which brings us to recruiting in the digital age. If this sound like your company, it's time for a recruiting makeover. Streamline your recruiting process by using 21st century methods to connect to jobseekers – that means the web, email, and text. The Rio Olympics took place in front of 78,000 live spectators and was watched by well over 33.4 million viewers on NBC.
It's Time To Take Employee Retention Seriously
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SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Costs associated with recruiting, hiring, training, and onboarding for open postions add up quickly. The prevailing attitude when discussing retention is to simply accept turnover as a fact of life. This This fatalistic mindset does nothing to help improve the situation or solve the problem. Because that’s the average cost of replacing staff that quits. No one could hide from the truth.”
The only recruitment plan you'll ever need
Hoops
JANUARY 30, 2016
While there are no easy fixes to the issues reported, revising your talent and recruitment strategies to attract the best candidates is doable and necessary. The best recruiting plans are optimized for mobile, from posting to offer letter. A recent report on the labor market outlook said that the US leads all major markets in unfilled jobs. And that’s the good news.
The only recruitment plan you'll ever need
Hoops
JANUARY 30, 2016
While there are no easy fixes to the issues reported, revising your talent and recruitment strategies to attract the best candidates is doable and necessary. The best recruiting plans are optimized for mobile, from posting to offer letter. A recent report on the labor market outlook said that the US leads all major markets in unfilled jobs. And that’s the good news.
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The Best Way To Recruit Millennials
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JUNE 19, 2016
Understanding what motivates them is the first step to engaging them in the recruitment process. It's easy (and foolish) to ignore the concerns of the largest generation in the workforce and force them to accept your current recruitment strategy as the status quo. Here are some of the top concerns cited by millennials regarding recruiting. They want to hear about the mission.
The Best Way To Recruit Millennials
Hoops
JUNE 19, 2016
Understanding what motivates them is the first step to engaging them in the recruitment process. It's easy (and foolish) to ignore the concerns of the largest generation in the workforce and force them to accept your current recruitment strategy as the status quo. Here are some of the top concerns cited by millennials regarding recruiting. They want to hear about the mission.
Ditch the same old interview questions and ask these instead
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JULY 11, 2016
Because recruiting is hard, change takes time, hiring is just one of many things managers are responsible for, and on and on. Try mixing just one of these types of questions into your recruitment process and measure the results. If you're a hiring manager, HR professional, or been a job candidate anytime, ever, you've no doubt heard a variation of at least one of these, if not all.
Ditch the same old interview questions and ask these instead
Hoops
JULY 11, 2016
Because recruiting is hard, change takes time, hiring is just one of many things managers are responsible for, and on and on. Try mixing just one of these types of questions into your recruitment process and measure the results. If you're a hiring manager, HR professional, or been a job candidate anytime, ever, you've no doubt heard a variation of at least one of these, if not all.
Don't miss your next great superstar employee
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JANUARY 13, 2016
Recruiters are always on the lookout for superstar hires that can make a difference from day one. That’s because the recruitment process still relies on résumés as the first step in determining fit but unfortunately, résumé don’t tell the whole story. Hiring, like most areas of business, is about wins and losses. But sometimes, great hires are overlooked.
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Don't miss your next great superstar employee
Hoops
JANUARY 13, 2016
Recruiters are always on the lookout for superstar hires that can make a difference from day one. That’s because the recruitment process still relies on résumés as the first step in determining fit but unfortunately, résumé don’t tell the whole story. Hiring, like most areas of business, is about wins and losses. But sometimes, great hires are overlooked.
Why You Need A Talent Pipeline
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JULY 2, 2016
This article breaks down the direct costs (recruiting, severance, training) and indirect costs (loss of productivity and efficiency) and as a bonus includes a stupendously complicated formula to calculate vacancy costs. One of the most difficult situations a company faces is quickly identifying, vetting, and onboarding new hires when a position opens up. Morale. Time Spent Hiring.
Why You Need A Talent Pipeline
Hoops
JULY 2, 2016
This article breaks down the direct costs (recruiting, severance, training) and indirect costs (loss of productivity and efficiency) and as a bonus includes a stupendously complicated formula to calculate vacancy costs. One of the most difficult situations a company faces is quickly identifying, vetting, and onboarding new hires when a position opens up. Morale. Time Spent Hiring.
Treat your recruiting process like a startup
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FEBRUARY 14, 2016
If you’re thinking about overhauling your recruiting process to entice candidates in new ways, these early steps that startups follow would be a great one to copy. For recruiters, this would mean an honest evaluation of your recruiting practices and reimagining them so that they are a fit for today’s candidates. And it always happens in the garage. Ideation. Concepting.
Treat your recruiting process like a startup
Hoops
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
If you’re thinking about overhauling your recruiting process to entice candidates in new ways, these early steps that startups follow would be a great one to copy. For recruiters, this would mean an honest evaluation of your recruiting practices and reimagining them so that they are a fit for today’s candidates. And it always happens in the garage. Ideation. Concepting.
Go beyond gut feelings if you want to hire the best
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JULY 5, 2016
The best companies recognize the need to use quantitative measures to make recruiting top talent a scalable, repeatable process. Finally, take a look at the questions you ask in the recruiting process. When companies have a lot of positions to fill, it’s tempting to take shortcuts. Isn’t hiring more about intuition and gut feeling and less about what candidates say about themselves?
Go beyond gut feelings if you want to hire the best
Hoops
JULY 5, 2016
The best companies recognize the need to use quantitative measures to make recruiting top talent a scalable, repeatable process. Finally, take a look at the questions you ask in the recruiting process. When companies have a lot of positions to fill, it’s tempting to take shortcuts. Isn’t hiring more about intuition and gut feeling and less about what candidates say about themselves?
The US Has Over 5 Million Jobs To Fill - Here’s How To Do It
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AUGUST 3, 2016
UPS, one of the world’s largest package delivery companies, is a prime example of how a company can use social media effectively and unobtrusively to recruit new talent. Your company can emulate that strategy by highlighting what your organization can offer new employees and introducing potential candidates to your culture and values early in the recruiting process.
Hiring Costs Trending Up - Why That's Important
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MARCH 27, 2016
As costs to hire increase, it’s critical to find the best candidates available, to keep them invested in the hiring process, and to keep employees engaged from recruitment to retirement. The costs of hiring employees is an important metric for businesses to track. Small Business Trends examined the costs in today’s economy, where there are more higher paying positions available.
Hiring Costs Trending Up - Why That's Important
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MARCH 27, 2016
As costs to hire increase, it’s critical to find the best candidates available, to keep them invested in the hiring process, and to keep employees engaged from recruitment to retirement. The costs of hiring employees is an important metric for businesses to track. Small Business Trends examined the costs in today’s economy, where there are more higher paying positions available.
Why Online Talent Platforms Are The Future Of Hiring
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JULY 24, 2016
According to the report, “The adoption of [online talent platforms] could increase the output of companies by up to 9 percent and reduce the cost of recruiting talent and of human resources generally by as much as 7 percent.” [ [link] ] So not only can these platforms reduce the costs associated with hiring new talent, they can also increase companies’ output by helping improve worker productivity.
Why Online Talent Platforms Are The Future Of Hiring
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JULY 24, 2016
According to the report, “The adoption of [online talent platforms] could increase the output of companies by up to 9 percent and reduce the cost of recruiting talent and of human resources generally by as much as 7 percent.” [ [link] ] So not only can these platforms reduce the costs associated with hiring new talent, they can also increase companies’ output by helping improve worker productivity.
Is Your Recruiting Process Aligned With Your Culture?
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JUNE 25, 2016
In the era of Glassdoor, Yelp, and Google reviews, the first recruiting touchpoint happens way before a phone screen. This Gallup article never uses the word ‘culture’ but the takeaways are still relevant, particularly as they focus on the specific individuals who will interact with every candidate regardless of position: recruiters. What is ‘culture’ in the workplace?
Is Your Recruiting Process Aligned With Your Culture?
Hoops
JUNE 25, 2016
In the era of Glassdoor, Yelp, and Google reviews, the first recruiting touchpoint happens way before a phone screen. This Gallup article never uses the word ‘culture’ but the takeaways are still relevant, particularly as they focus on the specific individuals who will interact with every candidate regardless of position: recruiters. What is ‘culture’ in the workplace?
Before You Hire Your Next Employee, Read Glassdoor
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AUGUST 15, 2016
If you peruse the annual lists of best companies to work for, the ones with outstanding reviews and a slew of virtual thumbs up on Glassdoor, they share some characteristics that are centered on optimizing the employee experience, from recruitment to onboarding to development. That candidate you hired today will likely write your company’s next review on Glassdoor. Make It About The Team.
If résumés could talk, what would they say?
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MARCH 5, 2016
Think about how this plays out in the recruiting process. Noted author and thought leader Seth Godin once said, “People do not buy goods and services. They buy relations, stories, and magic.” In other words, consumers are looking for more than marketing copy and slick packaging - they want to engage and connect with brands in an authentic way. The answer is a resounding ‘Yes!’
If résumés could talk, what would they say?
Hoops
MARCH 5, 2016
Think about how this plays out in the recruiting process. Noted author and thought leader Seth Godin once said, “People do not buy goods and services. They buy relations, stories, and magic.” In other words, consumers are looking for more than marketing copy and slick packaging - they want to engage and connect with brands in an authentic way. The answer is a resounding ‘Yes!’
Pokemon Go And the Art Of The Employee Perk
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AUGUST 22, 2016
There is a direct (and hopefully positive) correlation between your recruiting and retention efforts. The folks at Great With Talent talk about ignoring the relationship recruitment and retention as HR suicide. Specifcally, the time, money, and effort spent landing the best talent for open positions is a complete waste without a commensurate effort to keep them engaged. Dramatic?
Are Cover Letters Dead? One HR Thought Leader Says They Are
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FEBRUARY 28, 2016
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.
Are Cover Letters Dead? One HR Thought Leader Says They Are
Hoops
FEBRUARY 28, 2016
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.
Here's 3 Easy Ways To Land Great Restaurant Staff
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JULY 17, 2016
Recruiting and retaining quality employees is one of the top challenges restaurants have to face. . Restaurants are hiring new workers at a fast and furious pace. However, according to the National Restaurant Association’s chief economist, Bruce Grindy, there are indications that job vacancies in the industry are becoming harder and harder to fill. They are. You’ll be glad you did!
Here's 3 Easy Ways To Land Great Restaurant Staff
Hoops
JULY 17, 2016
Recruiting and retaining quality employees is one of the top challenges restaurants have to face. . Restaurants are hiring new workers at a fast and furious pace. However, according to the National Restaurant Association’s chief economist, Bruce Grindy, there are indications that job vacancies in the industry are becoming harder and harder to fill. They are. You’ll be glad you did!
THE REAL COST OF HIRING WRONG
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DECEMBER 6, 2015
It’s hard to overstate the effect of putting the wrong person in charge of recruiting, benefits, and performance reviews, among many other functions. 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. SALES. MARKETING. CUSTOMER SERVICE.
THE REAL COST OF HIRING WRONG
Hoops
DECEMBER 6, 2015
It’s hard to overstate the effect of putting the wrong person in charge of recruiting, benefits, and performance reviews, among many other functions. 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. SALES. MARKETING. CUSTOMER SERVICE.
When HR and Hiring Managers Clash
Hoops
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
So what should HR professionals and hiring managers do to make sure their recruiting efforts aren’t sidetracked by misunderstandings? With the average time-to-fill rate for open jobs at 27 days (and growing), it’s important to eliminate any bottlenecks that you can control in the recruitment and hiring process, and misalignment between HR and hiring managers can be fixed.
When HR and Hiring Managers Clash
Hoops
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
So what should HR professionals and hiring managers do to make sure their recruiting efforts aren’t sidetracked by misunderstandings? With the average time-to-fill rate for open jobs at 27 days (and growing), it’s important to eliminate any bottlenecks that you can control in the recruitment and hiring process, and misalignment between HR and hiring managers can be fixed.
Make Data-Driven Hiring Decisions That Count With Talent Analytics
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JULY 19, 2016
Focus on the data that matters to your organization and always keep the big picture in mind so you can start connecting recruitment to strategic objectives. 3. It’s 2016, and big data is the name of the game. Companies have more information than ever at their fingertips. The key is turning all of that data into meaningful information that can be acted upon. Determine Where To Focus.
Make Data-Driven Hiring Decisions That Count With Talent Analytics
Hoops
JULY 19, 2016
Focus on the data that matters to your organization and always keep the big picture in mind so you can start connecting recruitment to strategic objectives. 3. It’s 2016, and big data is the name of the game. Companies have more information than ever at their fingertips. The key is turning all of that data into meaningful information that can be acted upon. Determine Where To Focus.
Treat Your Job Candidates Like Marketing Leads
Hoops
APRIL 13, 2016
In a topical piece for Personnel Today , business journalist talks specifics about how to recruit the right candidates. The system being described is essentially marketing automation applied to the recruitment process. It’s recruitment for a new era, with the focus on the needs of the candidate. The Hoops platform engages active and passive candidates in a whole new way.
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