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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Employees Will Be Easy to Lose and Hard to Hire in 2017, Says Report

The Execu|Search Group, a recruitment, temporary staffing, and workforce management solutions firm, released its 2017 Hiring Outlook: Strategies For Engaging With Today’s Talent And Improving The Candidate Experience. The report provides insights into the considerations professionals make when deciding whether to apply for a job, join a company, or leave their current position.

The High Cost of Turnover [Infographic]

Employee unhappiness and disengagement cost companies in the U.S. between $450 and $550 billion a year, making it essential to understand what incentivizes employees to come on board and stay.

The High Cost of Turnover

It’s time to face the reality that 83% of full-time employees in the US would consider leaving their current company. Take action at your workplace. This RecruitCon 2017 infographic outlines 5 reasons top talent leave, the indirect costs of turnover, and also the opportunities you can take advantage of to improve employee retention. For more ideas on how […]

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How to Prevent Job Search Gender Bias

Most organizations strive to be gender blind when hiring. The focus is on finding the best talent, regardless of sex. However, even the best intentions can go awry, leading to job search gender bias.

Simplify Compliance Executives Share their Leadership Resolutions for 2017

Last month, BLR was involved in a merger that resulted in a new company with four business units being established. The combined company, Simplify Compliance, serves HR, safety, and environmental professionals as well as the healthcare, telecommunications, and financial services industries.

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2017 Trends for Hiring Managers and Recruiters

Now that 2017 has arrived, hiring managers and recruiters should be gearing up for the new hiring season. To get ahead of the pack this year, it is essential to stay on top of emerging trends in the industry. Both recruiters and candidates will benefit from understanding how the landscape is shifting in the coming year. And boy is it shifting!

40% of Employers Plan to Hire Full-Time Workers in 2017, Says Forecast

The hiring outlook for 2017 is the best the U.S. has seen in a decade with two in five employers (40%) planning to hire full-time, permanent employees over the next 12 months, according to CareerBuilder’s annual job forecast. Three in 10 expect to hire part-time, permanent staff while half of all employers anticipate adding temporary […]

Interviewing: Don't Jump the Gun

Yesterday we heard from Bill Driscoll, district president for Accountemps, concerning the interview process and materials. Today we will hear more from Driscoll, including tips on maximizing the value of an interview and securing the best candidates.

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Workers Reveal Plans to Land New Jobs in 2017, Says Survey

A new year means new beginnings, new opportunities, new resolutions, and for some workers, a new job. According to a new CareerBuilder survey, more than one in five workers (22%) are planning to change jobs in 2017, similar to last year (21%).