Category: Recruiting

Recruiting is changing at a rapid pace. Some organizations are abandoning traditional methods for social media; some think software can do a better job than people.

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Hiring Trends: Demand for Mobile Developers Signals Corporate Shift in Online Engagement

Randstad Technologies, a leading technology talent and solutions provider in the U.S. with headquarters in the Boston metro area, has seen a surge in demand in the market for mobile development skills, with a year-over-year increase in demand of 99% from 2014 to 2016. An expert in finding experienced and highly qualified talent in this […]

2017 Recruiting Trends and Highlights

Recruiting is one of the hottest issues for HR professionals largely thanks to an improving economy and low unemployment rates. The HR Daily Advisor research team wanted to take a snap shot of the recruiting landscape and conducted the 2017 Annual Recruiting Survey in January 2017. A total of 413 participants responded to the 2017 Annual Recruiting Survey, […]

Why Recruiters Should Help Candidates Feel Secure in Their New Position

In yesterday’s Recruiting Daily Advisor we began to explore a few recent reports that suggest that many applicants get easily frustrated with how they are treated during the application process. Today we will explore the role that devotion plays in the recruiting process. By Melissa Blazejak

Recruiters: This Survey Will Put You in the Candidates’ Shoes

As the recruiter, you are always behind the desk or on the business end of the phone. A recent survey helps put you on the other side of that desk and on the other end of that phone. There is nothing quite like a new perspective to help you adjust your recruiting game. By Melissa […]

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What are the Top Jobs for Younger Workers?

What do I want to do with my life? It is one of the most pressing and often overwhelming questions for America’s youth —and CareerBuilder is working to help them find the answer. Recently, CareerBuilder launched Find Your Calling Month, a nationwide initiative taking place throughout March that encourages students to discover possible career and […]

U.S. Employer Confidence Remains Positive as 22% Plan to Increase Staff in Q2 2017

U.S. employers expect the hiring pace to remain positive in the second quarter (Q2) of 2017 with 22% of employers planning to add staff between April and June. According to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, employers in all U.S. regions and industry sectors expect headcount to grow in Q2, with the upbeat forecast indicating […]

Congratulations to Steve Bruce, PhD and Managing Editor of HR Daily Advisor

We over here at the BLR Media team work hard to get the most relevant and best content available into the hands of you, our subscribers. It is always nice to be officially recognized for that hard work. We are therefore pleased to announce that our very own Stephen D. Bruce, PhD, Managing Editor of […]

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What are ‘Ban the Box’ Laws?

“Ban the box” refers to the initiatives, which have gained widespread traction, by which laws are put into place that prohibit employers from asking questions of applicants regarding previous criminal history (and discriminating against them on the basis of their answer) too early in the hiring and recruiting process. These types of initiatives have been […]