I can’t really say what I mean: surprises, solutions, or problems
What do you get if you can’t articulate what you want? Sometimes you get a surprise, as in: ‘Just get me something that tastes good’, and you are presented with ‘liver an onions cooked 7 ways’ (apologies to those liver and onion lovers out there). Sometimes you get an almost-but-not-quite solution, as in: ‘I need something to protect my skin’, and you get Chapstick – instead of sunscreen. This particular problem – the inability of one party...
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Tue, 06/12/2018 - 08:30
What do you get if you can’t articulate what you want? Sometimes you get a surprise, as in: ‘Just get me something that tastes good’, and you are presented with ‘liver an onions cooked 7 ways’ (apologies to those liver and onion lovers out there). Sometimes you get an almost-but-not-quite solution, as in: ‘I need something to protect my skin’, and you get Chapstick – instead of sunscreen. This particular problem – the inability of one party...
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Tue, 06/12/2018 - 08:30
Recruitment Roundup – Show Me the Money
Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week we’re looking at the ups and downs of the workforce. More specifically, how companies are increasing benefits and wages in order to retain workers in an even tighter labor market. Will these efforts pay off with the unemployment rate dipping even lower? Time will tell. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week by storm! Happy reading, everyone.
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Thu, 06/07/2018 - 11:03
Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week we’re looking at the ups and downs of the workforce. More specifically, how companies are increasing benefits and wages in order to retain workers in an even tighter labor market. Will these efforts pay off with the unemployment rate dipping even lower? Time will tell. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week by storm! Happy reading, everyone.
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Thu, 06/07/2018 - 11:03
Reading Between the Lines: What a Resume is Really Telling You
So your business is doing well, and all the signs show that it’s time to start adding new heads to the team. Finding the best people means you will soon be reviewing a stack of resumes, and it’s not a step you want to breeze through or approach haphazardly. According to one study, the average recruiter spends only 6 seconds…
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Thu, 06/07/2018 - 09:00
So your business is doing well, and all the signs show that it’s time to start adding new heads to the team. Finding the best people means you will soon be reviewing a stack of resumes, and it’s not a step you want to breeze through or approach haphazardly. According to one study, the average recruiter spends only 6 seconds…
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Thu, 06/07/2018 - 09:00
Employers, Want Some Advice? Take a Page from the Gig Economy Handbook
Lured by an entrepreneurial spirit, an exciting earning potential, and increased flexibility, professionals of all shapes and sizes have left traditional desk jobs for stints with companies like Uber, Postmates or Task Rabbit. And this trend isn’t slowing down. According to a 2017 report by Intuit and Emergent Research, the number of workers in the gig economy is expected to sky rocket from 3.9 million to 9.2 million by 2021.
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Wed, 06/06/2018 - 12:00
Lured by an entrepreneurial spirit, an exciting earning potential, and increased flexibility, professionals of all shapes and sizes have left traditional desk jobs for stints with companies like Uber, Postmates or Task Rabbit. And this trend isn’t slowing down. According to a 2017 report by Intuit and Emergent Research, the number of workers in the gig economy is expected to sky rocket from 3.9 million to 9.2 million by 2021.
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Wed, 06/06/2018 - 12:00
From a “No Black Hole” Candidate Experience to Supporting Veterans: Lessons from Enterprise
Whether you’ve rented from Enterprise or passed by a location in your town or at the airport, you may think you know what Enterprise is all about: renting cars. But Enterprise does much more than that. With 9,900 locations worldwide, Enterprise Holdings operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands in more than 90 countries …
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Tue, 06/05/2018 - 09:00
Whether you’ve rented from Enterprise or passed by a location in your town or at the airport, you may think you know what Enterprise is all about: renting cars. But Enterprise does much more than that. With 9,900 locations worldwide, Enterprise Holdings operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands in more than 90 countries …
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Tue, 06/05/2018 - 09:00
Recruit goes nuts, money is raised, and more: news of the recruitment marketing industry
It is actually a bit insane how much has happened since my last news roundup! Recruit/Indeed seems to be bingeing on acquisitions, money is being raised by many at a fair clip, and Google is playing with the jobs stuff…
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Tue, 06/05/2018 - 08:30
It is actually a bit insane how much has happened since my last news roundup! Recruit/Indeed seems to be bingeing on acquisitions, money is being raised by many at a fair clip, and Google is playing with the jobs stuff…
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Tue, 06/05/2018 - 08:30
Recruit goes nuts, money is raised, and more: news of the recruitment marketing industry
It is actually a bit insane how much has happened since my last news roundup! Recruit/Indeed seems to be bingeing on acquisitions, money is being raised by many at a fair clip, and Google is playing with the jobs stuff (again). So let’s get to it!: Facebook hires Steve Carter: Dr Steve Carter, a data scientist who helped design and build the psychometric and relationship models that became the basis of eHarmony — and who worked on Elevated Careers, the job site that eHarmony later...
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Tue, 06/05/2018 - 08:30
It is actually a bit insane how much has happened since my last news roundup! Recruit/Indeed seems to be bingeing on acquisitions, money is being raised by many at a fair clip, and Google is playing with the jobs stuff (again). So let’s get to it!: Facebook hires Steve Carter: Dr Steve Carter, a data scientist who helped design and build the psychometric and relationship models that became the basis of eHarmony — and who worked on Elevated Careers, the job site that eHarmony later...
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Tue, 06/05/2018 - 08:30
Recruitment Roundup – Everything but the Kitchen Sink
Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week, we’ve got a little bit of everything. From payroll surveys to performance management innovations, we’ve gathered an assortment of articles that are bound to get you thinking. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week by storm! Happy reading, everyone.
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Fri, 06/01/2018 - 10:30
Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week, we’ve got a little bit of everything. From payroll surveys to performance management innovations, we’ve gathered an assortment of articles that are bound to get you thinking. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week by storm! Happy reading, everyone.
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Fri, 06/01/2018 - 10:30
Stop the Revolving Door: How to Hire (and Keep) Employees in this High Turnover Field
Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries and registered nurses are one of the fastest growing occupations, so naturally, recruiters are constantly trying to woo the best candidates to fill their pipelines. And to complicate matters, hospitals experience a nurse turnover rate of 18% – and that number is still climbing!
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Wed, 05/30/2018 - 12:00
Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries and registered nurses are one of the fastest growing occupations, so naturally, recruiters are constantly trying to woo the best candidates to fill their pipelines. And to complicate matters, hospitals experience a nurse turnover rate of 18% – and that number is still climbing!
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Wed, 05/30/2018 - 12:00
Good as Gold: Top-Rated Workplaces Banking and Finance 2018
The banking and financial industry plays an indispensable role in our lives and in keeping the global economy moving. Whether you’re buying something with a credit card, following a hot stock tip or running a business, the banking industry is working for you—and that’s just scratching the surface. With an industry this vital to our economic well-being, it’s no wonder …
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Tue, 05/29/2018 - 09:00
The banking and financial industry plays an indispensable role in our lives and in keeping the global economy moving. Whether you’re buying something with a credit card, following a hot stock tip or running a business, the banking industry is working for you—and that’s just scratching the surface. With an industry this vital to our economic well-being, it’s no wonder …
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Tue, 05/29/2018 - 09:00
Find your way through the real labor market
Note: The Doctor is recovering from the holiday (and too much house painting!). Enjoy this still-relevant post from last year: A fundamental challenge for our industry is discovery: how do candidates and employers discover each other? You can argue that job…
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Tue, 05/29/2018 - 08:30
Note: The Doctor is recovering from the holiday (and too much house painting!). Enjoy this still-relevant post from last year: A fundamental challenge for our industry is discovery: how do candidates and employers discover each other? You can argue that job…
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Tue, 05/29/2018 - 08:30
Find your way through the real labor market
Note: The Doctor is recovering from the holiday (and too much house painting!). Enjoy this still-relevant post from last year: A fundamental challenge for our industry is discovery: how do candidates and employers discover each other? You can argue that job boards – and newspapers before them – tried to solve this problem: they tried to make it easier for candidates to find open positions. But – as with many things in life – one step forward, two steps back. The proliferation...
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Tue, 05/29/2018 - 08:30
Note: The Doctor is recovering from the holiday (and too much house painting!). Enjoy this still-relevant post from last year: A fundamental challenge for our industry is discovery: how do candidates and employers discover each other? You can argue that job boards – and newspapers before them – tried to solve this problem: they tried to make it easier for candidates to find open positions. But – as with many things in life – one step forward, two steps back. The proliferation...
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Tue, 05/29/2018 - 08:30
Changes to JobScore < > LinkedIn Integrations
Starting today, job seekers will no longer be able to import their profile to apply for a job on JobScore. Our Import with LinkedIn feature helped set an industry standard: it’s been live since 2008 and has been used by nearly half a million job seekers! Here’s what’s up: We’ve formalized and are extending our […] The post Changes to JobScore < > LinkedIn Integrations appeared first on JobScore.
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Fri, 05/25/2018 - 13:56
Starting today, job seekers will no longer be able to import their profile to apply for a job on JobScore. Our Import with LinkedIn feature helped set an industry standard: it’s been live since 2008 and has been used by nearly half a million job seekers! Here’s what’s up: We’ve formalized and are extending our […] The post Changes to JobScore < > LinkedIn Integrations appeared first on JobScore.
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Fri, 05/25/2018 - 13:56
Recruitment Roundup – Be the Change
Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! The weather is changing (finally) and so is the recruitment space! From new ways to close to the skills gap to new ideas about how to run the workforce, we’re looking at all things change this week. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week by storm! Happy reading, everyone.
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Thu, 05/24/2018 - 10:30
Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! The weather is changing (finally) and so is the recruitment space! From new ways to close to the skills gap to new ideas about how to run the workforce, we’re looking at all things change this week. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week by storm! Happy reading, everyone.
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Thu, 05/24/2018 - 10:30
Employee Content Is King: Adding Humanity and Purpose to Your Employer Brand
At its heart, employer branding is about storytelling. A strong employer brand is built on stories that will define how your organization is perceived, and the messages that you use when sharing information about your company will help attract talent. Simple enough, right? But in practice employer branding is challenging and complex. Different firms have different stories and take different …
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Thu, 05/24/2018 - 09:00
At its heart, employer branding is about storytelling. A strong employer brand is built on stories that will define how your organization is perceived, and the messages that you use when sharing information about your company will help attract talent. Simple enough, right? But in practice employer branding is challenging and complex. Different firms have different stories and take different …
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Thu, 05/24/2018 - 09:00
Top-Rated Workplaces According to Interns: 5 Lessons from the Winning Companies
For people at the start of their careers, an internship can be a crucial professional development tool. The right internship is not only a great way to get a foot in the door at a company but also an opportunity to “try out” a career to see if it’s a good fit. Other benefits include mentorship opportunities and the ability …
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Tue, 05/22/2018 - 09:00
For people at the start of their careers, an internship can be a crucial professional development tool. The right internship is not only a great way to get a foot in the door at a company but also an opportunity to “try out” a career to see if it’s a good fit. Other benefits include mentorship opportunities and the ability …
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Tue, 05/22/2018 - 09:00
The power of incremental improvements: LinkedIn shows the way
Although I’m hardly a LinkedIn fan-boy, I’ve found their strategy since acquisition by Microsoft quite interesting. As many predicted, they’ve become enmeshed with Microsoft’s various enterprise products. But they’ve also continued to grow their own product via what I call incremental…
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Tue, 05/22/2018 - 08:30
Although I’m hardly a LinkedIn fan-boy, I’ve found their strategy since acquisition by Microsoft quite interesting. As many predicted, they’ve become enmeshed with Microsoft’s various enterprise products. But they’ve also continued to grow their own product via what I call incremental…
Online Recruiting News -
Tue, 05/22/2018 - 08:30
The power of incremental improvements: LinkedIn shows the way
Although I’m hardly a LinkedIn fan-boy, I’ve found their strategy since acquisition by Microsoft quite interesting. As many predicted, they’ve become enmeshed with Microsoft’s various enterprise products. But they’ve also continued to grow their own product via what I call incremental improvements. Roughly every two to three months, they add another feature or service that is designed to improve usability or functionality for either the recruiter or the candidate....
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Tue, 05/22/2018 - 08:30
Although I’m hardly a LinkedIn fan-boy, I’ve found their strategy since acquisition by Microsoft quite interesting. As many predicted, they’ve become enmeshed with Microsoft’s various enterprise products. But they’ve also continued to grow their own product via what I call incremental improvements. Roughly every two to three months, they add another feature or service that is designed to improve usability or functionality for either the recruiter or the candidate....
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Tue, 05/22/2018 - 08:30
Who’s Taking Care of Grandma? – Healthcare Hiring Crisis Solved
Of the many “unsexy” jobs out there, home health aide is at the top of the list. But, make no mistake, they’re incredibly important roles. Elder care workers are among the most necessary and in-demand employees as the Baby Boomer generation continues to age. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, elder care employment will grow 41% by 2026. That’s 11.5 million new jobs!
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Mon, 05/21/2018 - 12:00
Of the many “unsexy” jobs out there, home health aide is at the top of the list. But, make no mistake, they’re incredibly important roles. Elder care workers are among the most necessary and in-demand employees as the Baby Boomer generation continues to age. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, elder care employment will grow 41% by 2026. That’s 11.5 million new jobs!
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Mon, 05/21/2018 - 12:00
Recruitment Roundup – Retail Therapy
Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week we’re all about retail. It’s a changing landscape that will continue to present new recruitment challenges as it evolves. So, we gathered articles with potential problems and solutions for hiring in the modern-day retail industry. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week by storm! Happy reading, everyone.
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Fri, 05/18/2018 - 10:30
Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week we’re all about retail. It’s a changing landscape that will continue to present new recruitment challenges as it evolves. So, we gathered articles with potential problems and solutions for hiring in the modern-day retail industry. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week by storm! Happy reading, everyone.
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Fri, 05/18/2018 - 10:30