The talent required to fill the needs of today’s workforce is changing at a rapid rate. You need a talent acquisition strategy that matches this fast changing environment. (more…)
Using a robust recruiting model can make you company more profitable. The ability to attract top talent is in direct proportion to the status of your company. If you do manage to hire a superstar will you be able to retain them? (more…)
Social media recruiting conversations are going on everywhere these days. Most recruiters are familiar with the success in using channels such as LinkedIn. The current trend is to try to define the ROI for these social channels to prove the value of using them (mostly to our management). (more…)
A recent article on ERE.net by David Anderson points out 6 areas where the talent gap need to be closed for businesses to succeed and some suggestions on how to close them. (more…)
Do you have a multi-channel approach to reaching your candidates? This article appeared in ERE.net and discusses the challenges of reaching a more sophisticated online audience. Today’s candidates not only want to learn about your company but they want to see that your company is involved in a number of social channels to provide two-way communication. What are the preferred channels for this interaction? In the US it is LinkedIn and Facebook. (more…)
Evolution of recruiting and Generation Y Part 4
Take a look at the numbers for Gen Y (more…)
The evolution of recruiting, Part 3
The 3rd part in this series on the evolution of recruiting deals with the values that are predominant in the Millennials. These values can be a tremendous challenge for prior generations. The Gen Y’s have a greater need to know why they are doing something. They are not content just to be directed, they have a need to understand It’s not a lack of respect for authority but a need to understand the reason behind the decision so they have a greater chance of succeeding. (more…)
Can you believe that people are willing to be called back for a sixth or seventh round of interviews?
Have you heard about the recent trend where employers are calling candidates back for a ridiculous number of interviews? An article by Catherine Rampell in the New York Times explores this latest tactic. (more…)
