Now unless you’re Donald Trump, who clearly has no filter when it comes to his use of social media platforms, there are clearly some definite no-nos. For those of you who are new to the social media game, you can be forgiven for not knowing what they are. But just to be sure, our expert…
These days, tech companies resort to all kinds of stunts, publicity moves, and shenanigans to try and differentiate themselves from their competitors to hire top candidates. This comes in the form of anything from massive policy announcements to large sponsored events to crazy signing bonuses for new hires. We’re not saying that these techniques can’t…
Here at Pure, we really value the importance of recruiting people who will be a great cultural fit for an organization but we also recognize the need to balance this with ensuring that unconscious bias does not mean a business unintentionally discriminates or misses out on employing fantastic talent. Everyone has unconscious bias, it isn’t…
We are chatting about definitions, trends, challenges, and resources with Bryan Chaney and Will Staney of Talent Brand Alliance. Bryan Chaney is the Talent Branding and Attraction Strategist at Indeed and Co-Founder of Talent Brand Alliance. William Staney is the Founder of Proactive Talent Agency and Co-Founder of Talent Brand Alliance. Have a listen to…
Digital nomads take their web- and technology-based businesses to distant (often more inexpensive) lands, working remotely and keeping regular hours. Because their jobs don’t require their physical presence, digital nomads use their laptops as their offices and set up shop from wherever they happen to be in the world. Embraced as a way to work…
With people in the US reportedly switching careers once every 4.2 years on average in the US and every five in the UK, it’s never been more important to look at how major corporations advertise themselves to prospective employees, and what employees really look for in an ideal workplace. Although flexible working, generous sick pay,…
Recruiters! Did you know that you are interrupted at least 150 times a day! And still, your boss yells “Get on the phone!” That phrase was the mantra of many a recruitment leader in the early 2000s and continues to be said in every recruitment office across the globe. 68% of B2B business (eg. Recruiters!)…
While there is no right or wrong way of using social media for recruiting (well, it depends on who you ask) there are certainly some really good things you can do if you get it right. This week our expert panel share what they think are some of the best tips of using social media…
As recruiters, we must constantly look ahead to try and anticipate workplace trends. One area we’re keeping an eye on is the learning quotient (LQ) concept, which measures a candidate’s potential and their willingness to adapt to challenges in the workplace. Both your candidates and clients will benefit from learning about the LQ, as this…