When you think of retail nowadays, you tend to think of the online space. Retail is no longer all about traditional brick-and-mortar stores. That’s not to say brick-and-mortar is going away, but they are closing at record numbers. With retail evolving LinkedIn wanted to see how the talent needs of the retail industry are changing, especially…
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To put it simply, an exit interview is an interview which is conducted with an employee who is leaving the company. It’s rather similar to when you’re employing someone for a role, but instead of asking questions about why they want the job and why they want to work for you, you’re asking them for…
Sponsored by MightyRecruiter For years, job interviews have led up to the coy guessing game known as the salary negotiation. Applicants try not low-ball, while employers dread paying more for talent than they need to. One way around all this high-stakes guessing has been to become increasingly inquisitive about salary history, with some employers going…
You don’t need to go far to see the power of language in action. We can all think of a time when one kind word made our day or a misunderstood statement caused a rather awkward disagreement. When it comes to the hiring process, language is key. The words we use and the way we…
Over the last few years, millennials have been in the spotlight for many reasons. At work in particular, much has been discussed about them: their goals, their ambitions, their overall mindset. Yet there are so many enigmas still to solve. How do we recruit the right talent when dealing with a generation that’s looking to…
The lowest unemployment numbers recorded in decades are impacting those looking to recruit the best and brightest and forcing them to try new ideas when it comes to hiring. Here are some trends impacting hiring and how they can impact you: 1. Team Hiring Many startups are following the lead of companies and hiring (or…
We all look at the opportunity of finding the purple squirrel when recruiting. This is obviously an ideal outcome for any employer, recruiter, and hiring manager. However, what if there was greater value in hiring for development? In this current day and age, we know that a business should be flexible, agile and adaptable at…
Craig Fisher is the Head of Global Marketing and Employer Brand Strategy at Allegis Global Solutions, and founder of TalentNet LLC events and consulting. He helps employers, job seekers, sales organizations, and even HR tech firms brand themselves to build stronger human connections. We chat with Craig to discuss how he has reached the top…
Rejection is part and parcel of the recruitment process. Unfortunately, you will always have to turn down more candidates than you hire. However, how you dismiss candidates speaks volumes about your company and its culture. Bad rejection practices can seriously damage your company’s reputation and that all-important employer brand! Research conducted by Jobbio found that…