Tag: hiring

5 Tips to Reduce Turnover and Hold on to Top Talent

When it comes to ensuring your company has the very best employees, your mind might go directly to recruitment. While it’s true that finding amazing candidates is an essential part of human resources, the truth is that it’s only the beginning of a long and complex process of making and keeping hires. Employee turnover can […]

 “Ghost Jobs”: What’s Up with That?

The term “ghosting” originally surfaced to describe relationship situations where someone suddenly ends communication or contact with another, with no explanation. It has since extended into professional settings, including the workplace. For instance, during the hiring process some employers have discovered that they have been ghosted by candidates who start, but don’t finish, the process—and […]

Despite Progress, Lack of College Degree Still Carries Stigma Among Many Employers 

A college degree doesn’t seem to have the same bang for its buck as it once did. In addition to exploding costs, many Americans are questioning the very need for a college degree in many fields.  Formerly Valued  In the second half of the 20th century, a college education was almost synonymous with future success. […]

What We Learned from HR+AI 2024

HR Daily Advisor and Human Capital Institute brought together industry experts and attendees at HR+AI 2024, live in New York City on Tuesday October 22. Even if you missed these thrilling discussions on AI’s growing role in recruiting, the candidate experience, and engagement, you can still learn from the event! AI Can Do a Lot, […]

Job Seekers Confidence Drops to Lowest Level in Over Two Years

It may sound cynical to say that bad news for job seekers is good news for employers, but in many cases, that’s absolutely the truth. The labor market, like any market, is based on supply and demand. When demand is high and supply is low, prices (wages in the case of the labor market) tend […]

How Inclusive Hiring Practices Support Disabled Talent and Drive Workplace Diversity 

With research showing that 53% of Gen Z identifies as neurodivergent, neuroinclusion is a rapidly growing strategic necessity for Employers. Businesses that embrace disabled and neurodivergent talent also see huge gains in profitability.   Employers can significantly improve their support for disabled employees by removing barriers to job opportunities within their organizations, starting at the recruitment […]

The Do’s and Don’ts of Employee Referrals

In today’s ultra-competitive job market, it can be incredibly tough to find the right person for your open position. The pressure’s on: you need someone with the right skills and the right experience who’s also the right cultural fit—and tons of other companies are looking for that person, too. So how do you stand out […]

New Data Shows Lack of Preparation and Regret Plague Many American Workers

Reaching retirement is a bittersweet goal and achievement for many Americans. On the one hand, it represents a well-earned transition to a quieter, more relaxing life after a long career. On the other hand, it represents the loss of some measure of purpose and worth for many. But for a growing number of Americans, retirement […]

Workday Report Highlights Key Labor Market and Recruitment Trends

In a recent press release, people- and money-management solution provider Workday, Inc. announced findings from its semi-annual Global Workforce Report, which looked at data from a poll of over 1,000 respondents in July 2024, to help understand ongoing labor market and hiring trends. Here are a few of the report’s key findings. Labor Market Leverage […]

The Double-Edged Sword of Easy Apply: Boon for Applicants, Bane for Recruiters?

Ever feel like that quick-apply job application you fired off recently just went into a black hole? You may be on to something. Anyone who’s applied to jobs in the digital age understands how tedious and time-consuming the process of completing applications can be. Many applicants are likely applying to dozens of jobs. The Need […]