Recruiting

The hidden rules of writing job ads that actually work

11/20/2024

According to hiring expert Steven Smith, most organizations still use outdated job-posting strategies that severely limit their candidate pool. While companies pour more money into recruitment and make minor tweaks to their approach, Smith says they’re missing fundamental shifts in how online job boards and candidates alike operate in today’s digital landscape.

DOL toolkit explains how to adopt ‘skills-first’ hiring

11/18/2024

The Department of Labor wants employers to embrace a “skills-first” approach to hiring that relies less on education credentials and more on real-world job qualifications to make hiring decisions.

Gen Z workers face continued resistance from hiring managers

11/04/2024

Young people are having a hard time shaking the perception that they lack the soft skills necessary to succeed in the workplace. A new survey of 1,000 hiring managers by ResumeTemplates.com found widespread resistance to employing members of Generation Z.

Internal recruitment: A strategic approach to talent management

10/30/2024

With 85 million jobs potentially unfilled by 2030 due to talent shortages, HR departments are increasingly turning to internal recruitment as a sustainable solution. While external hiring remains crucial for growth, understanding how to effectively tap into your existing talent pool can yield significant benefits for both your organization and employees.

51% of employers now use AI in hiring

10/28/2024

About half of employers currently use artificial intelligence technology to augment their hiring processes, according to a survey of 948 business leaders by ResumeBuilder.com. The survey found that by the end of 2025, 68% of companies will be using AI to acquire new talent.

DOL offers a framework for AI hiring decisions

10/21/2024

In conjunction with the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology, the Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy has a new publication and associated tools, AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework, both of which are geared toward hiring employees with disabilities.

New DOL resource offers best practices for using AI in hiring

09/30/2024

The resource is designed to “help employers reduce the risks of creating unintentional forms of discrimination and barriers to accessibility as they implement AI hiring technology,” a DOL statement said.

Hire for values as you solve the talent shortage

09/23/2024

Your existing hiring process, based on “the way we’ve always done it,” is probably wasting time. It fails to spot high performers and does not screen out applicants who may be at high risk for “victim” behaviors.

2025 hiring: Retirees will get back to work

09/19/2024

If you’re having a hard time finding qualified candidates, a ResumeBuilder.com survey may provide welcome news.

Step 5 to solving the talent shortage: Hire a next-level workforce

08/26/2024

Have you ever made a bad hire? Did you do it on purpose? There’s a chance you weren’t prepared with the correct information or the right questions to ask. Managers often make the mistake of hiring employees who don’t align with the organization’s culture or share its values, leading to poor results.