How to Attract and Retain Purpose-driven Candidates
HiringCompanies that can draw a line between a specific role and how it contributes to the organization’s purpose have an advantage in hiring candidates looking for meaningful work. But how can an organization incorporate a sense of purpose into its employee value proposition without falling back on vague statements? A 2018 study reported in HBR…
Speed up Your Hiring Processes or Miss Out During a Skills Shortage
HiringFaster hiring has its challenges, but getting it right will enable your organization to snap up top talent ahead of your competitors. When I wrote about the possibility of a post-Covid resignation surge back in June 2021, I never expected a skills crisis of this scale. The latest Job Openings and Turnover Data (JOLTS) revealed…
5 Questions to Help Determine Your Next Career Move
Functional InsightsWhat five questions should you ask before deciding your next career move? According to a recent article in the Harvard Business Review, the following questions can help ensure that you achieve your definition of career success: 1) How fulfilled am I? To what extent do you find meaning and purpose in your work? Values are what…
Newsflash: Recruiters aren’t mind readers.
Hiring, UncategorizedWhile you might want to sit back and wait for a recruiter to work their magic, it’s not that easy. Recruiters will do their best to find a suitable candidate for your position, but they can only work with the information you provide. Failure to communicate wastes everyone’s time, leading to a longer time-to-hire and…
How to Turn Your #Procuretech Into a Hiring Magnet
HiringIn the frantic world of software development, recruiters are extremely aware that developers are increasingly prioritizing the technology stack they’ll be working with when choosing an employer. A survey involving 80,000 respondents by stackoverflow found that 54% of developers said “programming languages, frameworks, and other technologies” were their biggest criteria when job-seeking. Working with the…
Attracting Passive Candidates During a Talent Shortage
HiringIt’s no secret that the U.S. is facing a significant talent shortage in tech, financial services, manufacturing, and several other sectors as we recover from the economic ravages of COVID-19. According to Forbes, 54% of companies globally are reporting talent shortages, while Korn Ferry estimates the shortfall could climb to an alarming 85.2 million people…
Recruitment AI and Hiring Bias
HiringOne of the biggest opportunities offered by recruitment AI is the potential to reduce or even eliminate human bias. It’s an exciting and worthy goal, and one that has been eagerly seized upon by HR managers who are otherwise daunted by the prospect of attempting to reduce hiring bias through anti-bias training programs. But experience…
How Organizations Can Get The Most Out Of Working With Recruiters
HiringYou’ve been tasked with hiring a new Supply Chain Manager who will lead the function in your organization’s North American division. It’s a highly specialized and senior role and, as such, you’ll need to find someone with several years of relevant leadership experience and a range of technical skills. You call up your executive recruiter…
How to Prepare for a Post-COVID-19 Resignation Surge
HiringWhat will be the driving factors behind a post-pandemic resignation surge and how can your organization best prepare for it? Labor market experts are predicting a workplace resignation boom in the wake of COVID-19, which is likely to be driven by a surging labor market, employee burnout, shifting priorities, and an unwillingness to return to…