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Success Sep 16, 2022
How to Bring Your A-Game and Why It's Important

Today's landscape has made it challenging to consistently bring our "A-Game" to the table. Lack of employee engagement is a vast reality and a real threat to business. Having a positive mindset and continually adding value when everything is going well is easy, but it can be a heavy lift in challenging times. "Bring Your A-Game" is a phrase we have heard frequently and means to bring...

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Success Sep 16, 2022
The Top 6 Hidden Recruitment Costs Your Team Should be Looking into Immediately

Unemployment is at its lowest level in 50 years, making hiring difficult for businesses of all sizes. In addition, as firms compete for elite people, hiring expenses are rising. According to the Society of Human Resources Professionals (SHRM), the average cost per hire in the United States is a little more than $4,700. This can involve, among other things, the prices of purchasing job board...

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Success Sep 15, 2022
Top 7 Questions Not to Ask Candidates During a Job Interview

LinkedIn found that 42% of recruiters believe that interview bias is a big problem in traditional interviews.  The questions you ask candidates in interviews have an impact, and some are even illegal to ask. But what illegal interview questions (and useless ones) should you avoid asking? For some questions, there are even ways that you can rephrase them to get better answers. Keep...

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Success Sep 13, 2022
Introducing the Recruiter.com Shortlist

Recruiter.com Shortlist is Your Simple Hiring Solution We've heard just how difficult it is to hire talented people. But, this rumor is absolutely incorrect. In reality, hiring is actually pretty simple and straightforward. The candidate wants to find meaningful employment. Their objectives align with the employer, who is interested in hiring that candidate. A job offer is made and...

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Success Sep 13, 2022
The Recruiter's Ultimate Guide to Diversity

  According to the latest research, diverse companies have a 2.3 times higher rate of cash flow for each employee than companies that aren't as diverse. If you aren't currently focusing on diversity hiring, there are even more benefits to improving your recruiting process. But what do you need to know when you want to hire for diversity? Keep reading to discover all you need to know...

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Success Sep 2, 2022
4 Ways to Turn Candidates On to Return-to-Work Options

Most companies have introduced their return-to-work plans as the country moves toward restoring workplace normalcy. Granted, many employers are open to hybrid work settings, and the new state of ordinary will look very different from before the pandemic. However, the work-from-home experience employees garnered in safely maneuvering the pandemic's impacts has shifted candidate...

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Success Sep 1, 2022
Making Your Website Inviting for Volunteers and Applicants

When it comes to recruiting, nonprofits are in a unique position. While recruiting both paid employees and unpaid volunteers, your organization must make a compelling case to draw candidates into your cause. Luckily, your organization's website can work in your favor! Your organization is driven by more than profit; a mission underlines all of the work you do each day. With a few...

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Success Aug 25, 2022
9 Reasons Why No One Applied to Your Job Posting

On average, each job opening will attract around 250 resumes. So when you post a recruiter will post job openings to LinkedIn or your career page, you may be waiting for the floods of resumes to come in. What happens if they don't? There are a few reasons why people might choose not to apply for your open positions, but most of them are pretty easy to fix. Keep reading to discover nine...

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Success Aug 4, 2022
4 Ways to Make People Skills a Prominent Part of Your Recruitment Strategy

You're in the people business. Your goal as a recruiter is to connect people who want to advance their careers with people who need their talents. And to succeed in a people business, you need to exercise your people skills. Unfortunately, nearly a quarter of job seekers have declined a job offer solely based on a negative experience with people in the interview process, according to...

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Success Jul 29, 2022
Partnering With a University to Find Top Talent? 12 Tips for Success

Welcome to Recruiter QA, where we pose employment-related questions to the experts and share their answers! Today's Question: For companies that are considering partnering with universities to recruit the best young talent, what's one tip you'd offer them for how to make it a successful endeavor, and why? These answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an...

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Success Jul 26, 2022
How to Navigate Layoffs at Your Company

As many companies worry about the looming recession that could impact the rest of 2022, many big tech companies are laying off some of their current employees. Netflix eliminated 450 positions, and Tesla laid off 10% of its salaried employees. While many companies are still struggling to find employees, some companies may need to lay off a few employees. Layoffs are never good for a...

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Success Jul 22, 2022
How to Increase the Number of Job Applicants

According to research, the average job description gets about 250 job applicants. However, that doesn't mean your job description attracts many applicants automatically. If you're a startup, for example, it may be even harder to convince candidates to apply for your company since they don't know much about you. However, there are some strategies you can use to increase the applicant pool...

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Success Jul 14, 2022
How to Better Engage Talent

Millions of organizations worldwide shifted to remote or hybrid work in the light of the pandemic. Microsoft reports that nearly 70% of leaders are redesigning their workspaces for this new reality. Flexible work arrangements translate into lower costs, increased productivity, and higher retention rates for many companies. On the other hand, employees can spend more time with their...

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Success Jul 12, 2022
The Latest Trends in Employer-Sponsored Coverage

In today's hyper-competitive labor market, finding levers to pull to get access to the best talent is at the top of every recruiter's mind. For many of today's job seekers, the tipping point when it comes to opportunities often comes down to insurance benefits.  While health insurance is still king among benefits — with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting that health benefits...

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Success Jul 7, 2022
How to Ensure That Your Candidates Accept Your Job Offers

According to Glassdoor research, 1 in 6 job offers are rejected. Candidates might reject these job offers for many reasons, including salary, benefits, or employer branding.  But in a competitive job market, you might need a candidate to accept your final job offer as soon as possible. So how do you ensure that they accept your job offers? Keep reading to find some strategies that...

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Success Jul 6, 2022
The Hiring Manager's Guide to Workforce Scheduling and How to Make the Most of It

Finding new ways to improve your company's performance is crucial in today's fast-changing global economy. HR directors and operations managers worldwide are turning to workforce management (WFM) solutions to get the most out of their staffing strategies. Investment in workforce management systems has consistently increased over the last five years, with global market revenue from WFM...

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Success Jul 4, 2022
10 Reasons Why Candidates With High Emotional Intelligence Make Great Employees

Welcome to Recruiter QA, where we pose employment-related questions to the experts and share their answers! Today's Question: What's one reason why it might be valuable for companies to recruit candidates with high emotional intelligence (EQ)? How does this impact the company overall? These answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization...

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Success Jun 30, 2022
Ten Acts to Support Your Employees When They Come Out

After coming out as a transgender woman to my family, my colleagues, and then the public in January, I've had some time to reflect on the responses I've received – both positive and negative – as well as the inquiries I've received on how employers can best support employees coming out. We're in challenging times, where lawmakers in the US and abroad have proposed legislation to...

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Success Jun 24, 2022
3 Ways to Choose the Right Employee Benefits and Perks

We've seen a shift in the scope of workplace benefits over the last decade. Those perks are no longer limited to insurance, vacation days, and bonuses — now, "cool" office culture items like comfortable seating, fun office toys, and the like are included. Each contributes to a relaxed office vibe, but how much do these amenities truly elevate employees' overall health and wellness? Sure,...

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Success Jun 23, 2022
Enhancing Your Website to Benefit Recruitment: 3 Tips

Employer websites are frequently considered one of the most effective staffing resources in the United States. Online recruitment is critical in the pandemic era, as in-person recruitment has slowed down or completely stopped in some cases.  A streamlined, robust website allows you to drive more applications and impress candidates with a professional experience right off the bat. If...

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Success Jun 23, 2022
5 Innovative Pre-Boarding Strategies to Keep New Hires Engaged Before Their First Day

While it's true that companies spend a lot of money on new hires, it's also crucial to remember that about 33% of new hires begin looking for a new job within the first six months of starting their employment. Employee turnover expenses range from 100% to 300% of the compensation of the replaced employee. As a result, it is critical to guarantee that employees begin to experience a...

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Success Jun 20, 2022
11 Tips to Attract Gen Z Professionals to Your Company

Welcome to Recruiter QA, where we pose employment-related questions to the experts and share their answers! Today's Question: What advice would you give to companies trying to attract more Gen Z professionals to their team, and why? These answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization composed of the world's most successful young...

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Success Jun 19, 2022
Father's Day: Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Dads in The Workplace

Happy Father's Day from Recruiter.com! According to some research, 81.7% of fathers were also working. You likely have some fathers at your company who will be celebrating Father's Day soon. It can boost your employee brand, culture, and retention when you show appreciation to these fathers on this special day. But what can you do to show that you care about your employees? Keep...

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Success Jun 6, 2022
The Ultimate Guide to Employee Onboarding and How HR Managers can Ace it in 2022

Employee onboarding is one process that's always been crucial for both employees and employers. This is where the grounds for a new relationship are established. Therefore, it is now more critical for companies to look for newer employee engagement avenues and improve their onboarding program to ensure everything starts on the right foot. "I am convinced that nothing we do is more important...

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Success Jun 3, 2022
Mission Alignment Is Critical: Here's How to Achieve It

Knowledge workers thrive on meaningful work, and this meaning comes from feeling connected to an organization's vision and strategy. Slack's State of Work survey finds numerous benefits when knowledge workers align with organizational goals — 90% of these employees know how to be successful at work, 86% understand their company's strategy, and 75% feel empowered to make strategic...

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Success Jun 2, 2022
A Guide to the Essentials of Writing Job Descriptions for Startups

The job description defines the role and the responsibilities for your startup job opening. Talent acquisition is the key driver of startup success. As a startup company, it is vital to embrace the latest best practices and technologies to drive your recruiting processes, and it starts with developing a compelling job description. Developing Job Descriptions A survey from the...

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Success Jun 1, 2022
9 Ways to Celebrate Pride Month at the Workplace

Some studies have found that between 15 to 43% of LGBTQIA+ people have experienced harassment or discrimination in the workplace. In addition, 90% of transgender employees say that they have experienced mistreatment or harassment while working. Even if you have an inclusive company that focuses on diversity, there still might be instances where LGBTQIA+ employees don't feel comfortable...

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Success May 31, 2022
Four Ways Companies Can Make The Hybrid Model Work For Them

As the pandemic slowly eases its grip on our lives, companies across the globe are gradually making their way back to the office, with many betting on hybrid work models that enable employees to work partly from the office and partially remote. What's becoming clear is that a hybrid model hastily set up as a response to nationwide lockdowns is not the same as creating a long-term hybrid work...

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Success May 31, 2022
Interview: How to Prevent Employee Turnovers Through Onboarding

For this interview post, I talked with Tim Rowley, the CTO of PeopleCaddie. He is an expert in human resources and employment, but he also has knowledge in the IT sector. Rowley received his undergraduate degree at MIT and his MBA from Stanford.  Today's topic of discussion is how IT and HR departments can help companies improve their retention rates by providing a great onboarding...

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Success May 30, 2022
Have to Reject an Internal Candidate? Be Sure to Take These 8 Steps

Welcome to Recruiter QA, where we pose employment-related questions to the experts and share their answers! Today's Question: While many businesses may prefer hiring from within, internal candidates may not always be the best fit for the job. What's one thing a business should do if they have to reject an internal candidate for a position, and why? These answers are provided by the...

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Success May 26, 2022
5 Effective Talent Acquisition Strategies that will Help Hiring Managers Scale their Teams in Half the Time

It is challenging to locate the right candidate for a job; in fact, 69% of businesses reported skill shortages and trouble hiring in 2021. According to the National Federation of Independent Business's monthly report for August 2019, the largest concern for "small firms is obtaining qualified personnel for their open positions,'' with 26% citing this as their top...

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Success May 25, 2022
How to Improve Internal Initiatives to Combat the Great Resignation

Through the tumultuous pandemic-ridden years and the Great Resignation, businesses have been left to face the ongoing challenge of finding top talent and retaining current employees. The constant fluctuation in employment numbers in 2021 and BLS data showing 11.3 million job openings in January 2022 proved that organizations are still struggling to find the best talent for their companies....

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Success May 25, 2022
Innovative Talent Acquisition Strategies That Will Help You Find the Best Candidates

Going through the recruiting process to find the perfect candidate to fill a role is often difficult, with companies spending millions each year on innovative talent acquisition strategies. The Society of Resource Management recently found that its surveyed companies had spent at least $4,425 per hire. Of course, that number can significantly change depending on the business's size and the...

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Success May 24, 2022
Why Company Culture Is More Than Just a Buzz Word

As we near the two-year mark from the start of the pandemic, we continue to see significant disruptions to the business landscape and daily life. During this substantial change, it's clear that business leaders have struggled to keep their teams connected and engaged. A record 47 million workers, representing one-fifth of the US workforce, quit their jobs in 2021, reflecting the shift in...

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Success May 20, 2022
What to Consider When Hiring Channel Partner Managers

The role of channel partner managers (also known as partner account managers, channel account managers, or partnership managers) may only be familiar to a narrow niche of the business world. However, this will soon change as increasing SaaS suppliers seek to diversify their business development pursuits outside of Direct Sales. Companies large and small increasingly report newsworthy growth...

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Success May 18, 2022
HR Perspectives: Employee Retention Essentials for 2022

Where must organizations focus their attention and priorities to boost employee retention in 2022 and beyond? As we look at today's evolving labor market and business landscape, several employee practices need to be addressed to stop the hemorrhaging of talent. While turnover is not a new problem, the pandemic and The Great Resignation have created mass departures, forcing organizations to...

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Success May 16, 2022
How to Fully Engage a Hiring Manager in the Recruitment Process at Your Company

It takes a dedicated team to find and hire the ideal applicant. It involves tight communication amongst various members working across departments. As the de facto head of your hiring team, the hiring manager plays a critical role in this process. Unfortunately, hiring managers frequently struggle to engage in the hiring process properly. This might lead to a lack of team cohesion and...

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Success May 12, 2022
12 Practical Tips to Improve the Quality of Your Hires in 2022

With a dream team, a company can accomplish all the goals they wish to achieve. However, it is not particularly easy to hire high-quality hires. Many hiring managers and recruiters struggle when looking for talent for vacant positions. Some even settle for average employees just because they can't find the best talent.  "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire...

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Success May 6, 2022
Myth-Busting: The Truth About Validity in Hiring Assessments

The term "validity" may sound vaguely familiar to some of us from a high school statistics class. But for most of us, validity is a new concept that often comes with some quick assumptions that can quickly turn into unspoken myths.  Validity is the evidence that the results of a test or other decision-making tool mean what they are intended to convey. In other words, validity is the...

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Success May 4, 2022
Adapting to Changes in the Background Screening Industry

The background check industry has undergone massive change in the past decade in terms of technology, regulation, culture, and consumer expectations. Today, companies are starting to put more effort and energy into rethinking the screening process and how to make it less demanding and fair for would-be employees.  Despite these changes, one thing that hasn't changed is that background...

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Success May 2, 2022
More Companies Will Invest in People in 2022 – Here's Why

In a world that is constantly innovating and creating, the people need to remain at the center of a company's attention. The pandemic has put the majority of firms on the same page about this (a bleak shift for some, less for others). Nevertheless, the importance of the "human element" in business is gaining speed. This will be the year that companies start seeing their employees as real...

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Success May 2, 2022
Mental Health Awareness: How to Prioritize Your Employee's Mental Health

According to some research, 90% of employees say that workplace stress has affected their mental health. If you want to avoid poor mental health problems for your employees, you need to set strategies to support them. May is known as Mental Health Awareness Month, so this is the perfect time to show your employees that you care about their mental wellbeing.  However, this is a...

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Success Apr 29, 2022
How to Improve Employee Retention During the Great Resignation—and Beyond

In December 2021, 6.3 million American workers left their jobs, bringing the number who voluntarily quit last year to 47.4 million. While the causes and consequences of these departures are likely to be studied for years to come, one thing is clear: current labor market dynamics are putting companies under immense pressure to retain their workers.  In this environment, companies across all...

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Success Apr 29, 2022
Sourcing Candidates: The 8 Most Important Best Practices

An organization needs the right talent to stay afloat and remain profitable. It is estimated that by the year 2030, there will be a significant global shortage of human talent of roughly 85 million people. Therefore, your hiring manager and recruiter need to learn the art of candidate sourcing to beat your competition in the race for talent. What Is Candidate Sourcing?  Candidate...

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Success Apr 28, 2022
9 Simple Yet Effective Social Media Recruiting Tactics That Can Take You Ahead Of Your Competitors

Did you know that nearly 92% of employers use social media for recruiting new talent today? Social media is playing a decisive role in recruiting. As a recruiter, you will benefit from directing your recruiting efforts on social media platforms. If you have yet to sort out an actionable social media plan that takes your recruiting results to the next level, you must start now. Keep reading...

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Success Apr 26, 2022
How Employers Can Use Structured Interviews to Reduce Bias in Hiring

Talent acquisition is the lifeblood of every organization that hopes to achieve long-term growth and success. Yet, despite its importance, hiring rarely receives the same attention as other key business objectives. As a result, employers are sometimes left with numerous employees who aren't equipped to help them meet those objectives. The primary problem is that traditional hiring processes...

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Success Apr 22, 2022
How to Build a Hiring Process Based on Outcomes

Hiring and retaining employees is vital for maintaining a healthy and productive workforce. Still, companies also have to ensure that those employees are helping the organization achieve tangible business outcomes. This is why many organizations use pre-employment assessments to determine if prospective hires will be a good fit for their company's culture and how they will perform on the...

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Success Apr 21, 2022
Hiring and Training in Retail: How to Modernize Your Strategy

All industries have been rocked by the ongoing forces of the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, the Great Resignation, and inflation. The retail sector, in particular, has seen incredible convergence of all these trends in the labor market.  While the impacts have been diverse and felt differently from business to business, one nearly universal theme is that recruiting new employees and...

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