Unconscious bias can affect the ways in which we recruit in many ways. We might overlook a talented prospect for candidates who share our own views and characteristics without even knowing it. As recruiters there really is no place for bias, so how can we stop it from happening? Or at least mitigate it? To…
Category: Talent Acquisition
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Given the huge effort and expense devoted to sourcing and attracting talent, it is sometimes surprising to see how little attention is paid to playing in new starters. All too often it is a case of ‘sink or swim’, which is none too smart given current challenges in recruitment. At 10Eighty we think it’s really…
Sponsored by Jobbio: While the gender pay gap is widely discussed, there are still those of us who question its validity, claiming that women are more focused on parenthood, that they don’t negotiate their salary effectively or that they simply lack ambition. While there are, of course, other factors in play when it comes to…
Working from home has become a significant part of the 21st-century business world. Even though there are contradictory opinions about the efficiency of employees working remotely, freelance jobs are persistently on the rise. A broad variety of companies are turning to the TRaD (telecommuting, remote, and distributed) model of work, in industries like Computers and…
Coinciding with the announcement of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Most Socially Engaged Staffing Agencies, we find out how Charlton Morris, the runner-up, leverages LinkedIn to provide value, promote employee involvement and establish their brand on the platform. Kris Holland, the Marketing Manager at Charlton Morris gives us a low down on how the company has had…
It’s definitely a norm; using Twitter and LinkedIn to advertise and promote jobs, as well as using these platforms to connect and communicate with potential candidates. Using social media is seen as an essential component to any kind of recruiting strategy. But how useful is it? We spend a lot of time on social media,…
Sponsored by Workopolis: In the hunt for great candidates, a job posting is your first important step. If written well, your job description can attract much higher applicants from the start, saving you time and, most importantly, money. Of course, that’s easier said than done. If you’ve ever experienced the frustration involved with staring at…
We have all been through the painful process of conducting a difficult search. The challenge can stem from a host of reasons — managers looking for a unicorn candidate, reputation (or lack thereof) of a company, unclear requirements, and so forth. Attempts to convince an HR manager to change a job requirement gets shot down…
How do you build an authentic employer brand? It’s all about getting a genuine understanding of what makes your business attractive, what roles are most critical to your success and truly examining the perceptions, characteristics, and attributes of current and potential employees. We speak to Ana Harris Padley, the International People Services Lead at Houzz where…