Recruiting

Candidates reveal what bothers them most about the hiring process

10/23/2023

The hiring process is a gauntlet of frustration for job seekers, according to a new survey by HireVue, a provider of software designed to improve the hiring process. From vague information at the application stage to poor follow-up after job interviews, here’s how the hiring process looks from the candidate’s perspective.

Look for these 8 qualities when hiring remote workers

10/10/2023

A report from the flexjobs.com job board says employers intent on hiring remote workers are looking for candidates with these eight traits.

Survey: More CHROs say hiring is slowing

09/25/2023

Chief human resources officers remain optimistic overall about hiring, but say they expect a slowdown. The Conference Board’s Q3 Index survey found that 38% of CHROs expect hiring to increase in the coming months, down from 51% in the group’s second-quarter survey.

50% of employees who accept job offers never start work

09/11/2023

Among candidates who recently accepted an offer, 47% said they were still open to other job offers after accepting a position, while 42% believed they could find a better job if they continued looking.

Beware bias claims if you use AI to screen applicants

08/23/2023

If you use AI to screen applicants, watch out! The EEOC is primed to spot evidence of AI-caused discrimination.

5 things to know about the tech that’s transforming recruiting

08/21/2023

The recruiting profession is in the midst of a transformative shift, driven by the impact of technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation. That’s exciting news for recruiters and job-seekers alike, but a great deal of uncertainty remains. Here’s what’s important to know about the technology that is transforming recruiting.

Attract great candidates by posting jobs on LinkedIn

08/07/2023

The LinkedIn professional networking site is one of the most popular job boards employers use to hire new employees. To capitalize on LinkedIn’s vast potential—it has more than 200 million members in the United States alone—it pays to understand a few features of the site, as well as tips for reaching the right candidates.

Never tell recruiter to screen by protected status

07/07/2023

If you use a third-party recruiter to screen and refer candidates for open positions, remember this: You’re responsible for any discrimination that may occur. Telling the recruiter you don’t want to consider résumés from members of a particular protected status is a big no-no.

Ensure college recruiting materials don’t illegally exclude foreign applicants

06/26/2023

If you recruit college students, make sure your recruiting materials don’t imply you won’t consider hiring noncitizens such as those holding temporary visas. Otherwise, you can expect an enterprising student to file a potentially costly claim with the U.S. Department of Justice.

4 strategies for strengthening internal mobility

05/10/2023

In times of low unemployment—like now, when securing talent is so difficult—internal mobility can be a godsend. Utilizing current employees in new capacities instead of recruiting outsiders saves time and money. Plus, current workers—whether promoted or transferred to new roles—already understand your mission and culture, and management knows what to expect based on past performance.