Tag: recruiting

How to Assess Candidate Integrity in Interviews

In the hiring or recruiting process, evaluating candidate integrity is integral to ensure you are bringing in the right person for the organization. Beyond skills and experience, integrity is the indicator for trustworthiness, accountability, and principles — indispensable qualities for a principled workplace. Interviews are the time to delve into candidate values to gauge alignment […]

5 Continuous Improvement Techniques to Refine Recruitment Communications

Finding the best talent for your company is more than a simple review of resumes to identify the most fitting qualifications. Recruiters are an important component of generating interest in open job positions and finding the perfect addition to your team. As a recruiter, harnessing the correct communication channels and methods can veritably enhance your […]

The Pitfalls of AI Applicant Screening Tools

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool for streamlining the hiring process. By automating the screening of large volumes of job applications, AI promises unparalleled efficiencies, enabling recruiters to swiftly identify top candidates. However, this technological advancement isn’t without its pitfalls. As we integrate AI deeper into the recruitment process, the specter of […]

5 Critical Skills HR Leaders Must Hire and Train for in an AI-Dominated Workplace

There is no question that virtually every job will eventually be affected by AI. Forrester predicts that approximately 8% of US knowledge workers will leverage Gen AI as Microsoft begins rapid roll-out of Microsoft 365 Copilot. In some ases, AI will simply be complementary to the job as AI helps reshape workflows, assists with task […]

Addressing Gender Inequality in the Tech Sector this International Women’s Day

With International Women’s Day here, the tech sector stands out for its stark shortfall in female representation, having seen a marginal increase of only 3% since 1984, moving from 32% to 35% over four decades. This is despite an improving economy, growing at an annual rate of 3.1%, and the rising demand for skilled workers […]

The “Unretirement” Boom

The phenomenon of “unretirement,” where retirees re-enter the workforce, is gaining momentum. Recent data from Nationwide reveals that one in three current retirees are contemplating a return to work, driven largely by desires for increased social interaction and to alleviate boredom. This trend is reshaping the landscape of employment and prompting a reevaluation of workplace […]

Staying Attuned to Resume Trends

In an era where the job market is in constant flux, understanding the nuances of resume trends becomes crucial for both job seekers and employers. A recent comprehensive analysis of over 12,000 resumes submitted by US-based job seekers in 2023 sheds light on the evolving preferences and strategies in resume crafting. This study not only […]

HR Query: How Job Candidates Can Stand Out in a Competitive Hiring Market

In this week’s HR Query, Amanda Hahn, Chief Marketing Officer at HireVue, and Greg Lewis, Career Advisor at University of Phoenix, share key tips from the hiring experts at HireVue and career advisors at the University of Phoenix on ways to demonstrate confidence and taking control of the interview process. How to demonstrate confidence in […]

Healthcare Leaders Share Advice on Recruiting

The nursing shortage is placing a heavy burden on health systems and making acquiring new talent extremely tedious. However, the market does continue to grow. According to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in January 2024, jobs in healthcare rose by 70,000, with 17,000 of those positions being in nursing and residential care facilities. […]

Train to Retain: 4 Tips to Ensure Frontline Retention in 2024

For many companies, frontline employees are the face of the business. They play a key role in determining the customer experience, from creating and delivering quality products and services in a timely manner to providing exceptional customer service. This makes retaining skilled, experienced, and talented frontline employees critical to a business’s success. High frontline employee […]