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Category Archives: recruiting strategy
Increase Employee Retention – Create an Internal Career Advisor!
Perhaps one of the downfalls of companies’ recruiting strategy is this elusive idea that external talent is “sexier” than the talent already in the company. Recently, there has been a lot of focus on the need to grow your own talent as a way to increase engagement and keep hiring costs in check. There areContinue reading “Increase Employee Retention – Create an Internal Career Advisor!”
If you find yourself experiencing a Talent Shortage, ask yourself these three questions.
Talent shortage…. These two words strike hysteria in organizations which almost always leads to War Room meetings and perceived Defcom status levels. I’ve found that when organizations use the term Talent Shortage, they actually have a problem with their recruiting strategy. If you find yourself experiencing a Talent Shortage, ask yourself these three questions.
Job Descriptions aren’t Dead! They just need to evolve!
I swear, if I read one more blog post about how job descriptions are dead…. Every so called influencer in Talent Acquisition has weighed in on the idea of job descriptions going away completely. They give statistics on how few candidates read them or how companies should try this new sexy way of marketing theirContinue reading “Job Descriptions aren’t Dead! They just need to evolve!”
To be successful, a recruiter needs to have morning routine
Every morning can either set you up for success or chaos. Most of us in talent acquisition tend to have a touch of ADD which means we rarely like the word routine. Like it or not, to be successful, a recruiter needs to have a morning routine.
3 Top Reasons WHY Relying on your Applicant Tracking System to Develop a Hiring Plan is a Mistake
Talent Acquisition is still trying to catch up with the rest of the world when it comes to leveraging Data Analytics to make better decisions. Unfortunately, most Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) platforms lack the analytic build outs to help recruiters make smarter decisions quicker and more efficiently. Here some reasons why relying on your applicant tracking system to develop a long-term hiring plan is a mistake.
Importance of Focus-Today’s most valuable resource
I’ve always been told that time is the most valuable resource but I’ve learned the true invaluable resource is FOCUS.
Recruiting Lessons from the Game of Thrones
I am a total geek when it comes to Game of Thrones. The characters, the intertwined plot, the twists I never see coming and the dragons…. yeah, I’m all in when it comes to the series. To celebrate one of my favorite obsessions, I’d like to share recruiting lessons from the Game of Thrones.
The Importance of Hiring Manager Feedback
My job is to ensure all of my clients are happy but about 80% of the time, the obstacle to filling the job is not the shortage of talent or the lack of talent but rather, the length of time it takes for managers to provide feedback on the talent. I find a lot of managers don’t understand why it’s important to provide quick feedback on candidates.
Is Talent Acquisition Ready for Influencer Marketing? A lesson from Adidas
Employee referrals are always a great source for candidates. Unfortunately, I don’t think many companies have the perfect way to capitalize on the leads generated. Here’s a great idea using Adidas’s influencer plan to make your employee referral program work!
