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Looking for the perfect candidate? Job title no longer a key indicator

09/29/2022
Nearly half of hiring managers (48%) say job titles are less reliable indicators of skills than they used to be, according to a new survey from JobSage.

Snapshot: Talent acquisition

09/28/2022
With recruitment on the top of every HR department’s list of priorities, the HR Research Institute conducted a comprehensive study regarding talent acquisition to help companies determine what’s most important to candidates.

Rescinding job offers: Can they sue for damages?

09/22/2022
A sure sign that the economy is heading into a recession is the number of companies rescinding previous “dream job” offers. If there is no alternative but to rescind an offer, here are four things to remember to stave off a lawsuit.

Seasonal workers in demand during tight labor market

09/20/2022
Here come the holidays! And with them, the not-so-festive fact that retailers are wondering where they’re going to find seasonal workers. At a time when many Americans are quitting, holiday workers will find recruiters with open arms.

EEOC, OFCCP event to focus on AI in recruiting and hiring

09/06/2022
Join the representatives of the EEOC and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs for “Decoded,” a roundtable event exploring barriers automated technologies present to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.

8 steps to writing a winning remote job description

08/25/2022
While a job description for a remote job includes much of the same information as any job description, there are also some remote-specific elements you should include. According to a recent FlexJobs report, here are eight elements to consider including in job descriptions for remote positions.

Nearly half of employers to add staff before end of year

08/23/2022
The job market will remain strong for the latter part of 2022, research from staffing firm Robert Half shows.

No one is relocating for new jobs anymore

08/16/2022
Job seekers’ relocating for new jobs fell to the lowest level on record in the second quarter of 2022, as employers continue to offer remote and hybrid positions to attract talent and the economy falls into a possible recession, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Tell candidates about relocation incentives

07/28/2022
For decades, state governments have offered tax credits and other subsidies to lure employers to set up shop. It’s a relatively inexpensive way to diversify a state’s economy and create jobs. But recently, the changing nature of the labor market has forced states to switch gears.

To recruit the best, rethink who can do the work

06/01/2022
Alternative credentials. Untapped populations. Focusing on skills instead of experience. Amid ongoing labor shortages around the world, a new report from The Conference Board urges business leaders and HR professionals to rethink the strategies they use to find the talent they need.