There’s no getting around it – Millennials are taking over the world. Okay, maybe not the world, but their presence is definitely being felt in the workforce. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 80 million young adults born between 1976 and 2001 make up Gen Y, and as of this year will…
Category: Talent Acquisition
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It’s non-stop news from our friends down at the big L, the other week we reported that LinkedIn now has 15 million users in Britain and now they’ve hit the milestone of 300 million members in more than 200 countries and territories. The company has added more than 23 million members since the beginning of the year. More…
We live in a hectic world, and recruiting candidates is a tough business, like most others. A good company reputation matters now more than ever before and in our 24/7 instant world of communication, it’s essential to make every effort to invest in great customer service and care. A poor reputation impacts the bottom line. Everybody…
I listen to podcasts to keep me in the social media, social recruiting and technology loop (and to prevent guilt from not “working” and #FOMO). Yes, I have become one of those stats – I take my smart phone (soon to be Galaxy S5) everywhere! I wake up in the morning, look to make sure…
Talent acquisition strategies and processes have a tendency to outlive their usefulness. This is particularly true in the revived war for talent. Many companies are still operating out of their recession “crisis” mode and have not fully realized that it’s time to reinvent themselves to candidates and current employees. It’s never a good time to…
As I sit down to write this blog, I do so fully conscious that the content of this blog MAY offend some of my readers. No offence is intended but I just have to get this off my chest as I think someone has to stand up and tell this group of people some home…
Does LinkedIn really matter? And do referrals make a difference? DegreeQuery.com think so – find out why in their infographic below. Takeaways: Being referred to a hiring manager by a trusted person increases an applicant’s odds of being hired either 50 times or 100 times. There are over 200 group conversations started every minute on…
We’ve collated a selection of take-away tips offered by some of the biggest recruiters including Google and Glassdoor. What will these top-tier recruiters be emphasizing on next year? What will you be doing differently this year? 1) Warm one-2-one relationships with candidates are critical: Establish a real connection with your candidates as soon as you…
Many employers may focus their efforts on hiring a team with similar mentalities, educational histories, or skills knowledge. But a diverse team offers varying perspectives and a multitude of skillsets — often equating to better performance, a great brand image, and growth in an organization. With more than 85 percent of companies taking action to…