Are You Avoiding These Isms When Recruiting and Hiring?
Talent acquisition professionals know that racism, sexism, and ageism must be avoided when recruiting and hiring. But what about other isms that have negative connotations in the workplace?
Tag: Technology
Pros and Cons to Using Text Messages in Your Recruiting Process
The hiring and recruiting process can often seem to drag on for employers and potential employees. Businesses often look for ways to speed up the process, both to improve time-to-hire and also to create a favorable impression among candidates, which will increase the chances of the offer being accepted.
Tech Solutions Aim to Reduce Bias in Hiring
As employers strive to prevent bias and increase diversity, technology companies are developing solutions to provide assistance.
How to Use Mobile Keywords to Enhance Recruitment
Everyone knows that recruiting the best job candidates is essential to the success of your company. However, with so many businesses competing for the same people, all companies need to invest in technologies and strategies that improve their recruitment efforts. One of the most effective ways to enhance recruitment is the use of mobile keywords. […]
3 Ways HR Must Adapt to Key 21st Century Changes
“Millennials just don’t have the values and work ethic of our times. They want everything the easy way.” How many times have you heard this? When someone complains to me about “young people these days….,” I counter with questions like: Why don’t you drive a horse carriage instead of a car? Why do you use […]
Does Your Company Offer Opportunities for ‘Upskilling’?
A new survey finds a discrepancy between employers’ and employees’ attitudes toward “upskilling,” defined as attending workshops, completing online courses, receiving consultation from a specialist, participating in personal coaching sessions or pursuing further education.
Are You Recruiting for ‘New Collar’ Jobs?
Technical skills are now required for a wide range of positions. Even many jobs that were once known as “blue collar” have been dubbed “new collar,” because the skills requirements have changed.
Race a Factor in Advancement in Silicon Valley
A new study finds that while the San Francisco Bay Area is home to one of the most heterogeneous populations in the United States, diversity in technology leadership roles has generally stagnated over the last decade.
Special from RecruitCon Road Trip East: Is Your Company Website Killing Your Recruiting Game?
Chris Russell, known as the “mad scientist” of online recruiting, started his first job board in 1999 and since has launched more job sites than anyone in history. At BLR’s recent RecruitCon Road Trip conference in Boston, Russell shared tips for making recruiting and career websites really effective.
How Restaurants Recruit
A new survey report details what independent restaurants owners and operators are doing to find and attract top candidates in today’s tight labor market. Although focused on restaurants, the report also offers valuable insight for other businesses.