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Creating an Effective Freelancer Strategy
Freelancers have become a large part of the global workforce. According to one recent statistic, there are more than 56.7 million freelancers in the United States today. From a recruiter’s perspective,...
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Start EX Early: Humanize the Candidate Experience
It’s easy to forget that every employee hired into your organization was once a candidate applying for a new job opportunity. These applicants chose your company over hundreds of others in the hopes of...
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Hiring Struggle: Which Industries Are Increasing Headcounts?
The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics Jobs Report highlights just how difficult the hiring landscape has become. With more employers increasing headcounts throughout the remainder of 2019, the odds of...
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5 Recruiting Trends You Need to Know About
As you are probably well aware, recruiting talent these days is tough! There’s a skills gap, record-low unemployment, and an increased number of workers turning to the gig economy to become their own...
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How to Make Smart Hiring Decisions in a Tight Labor Market
A tight labor market typically means that unemployment numbers are low and that employers will be fighting over a smaller pool of candidates to fill open positions. While those conditions are currently...
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Alternatives to W-2 and 1099
In several recent posts, we’ve been discussing the distinctions between two worker classifications: independent contractors who are issued 1099s by the companies they work for; and traditional...
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Which Industries See the Most Candidate Ghosting?
Candidate ghosting—when a candidate stops communicating during the recruiting process—is pretty common these days. According to a recent Recruiting Daily Advisor survey, 58% of respondents report being...
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Q&A: AI Is Only as Ethical as the Humans Who Implement It
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being used across every aspect of organizations, and its use will only increase as the years pass. One question I rarely hear in the face of these advancements...
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5 Ways AI Can Help HR Better Recruit
Human Resources (HR) professionals are increasingly turning to technology to help them hire the right people quicker and easier. Tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are helping HR...
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New Negligent Hiring Law Taking Effect in Iowa
A new Iowa state law limiting employers’ liability for negligent hiring is set to take effect July 1. AndreyPopov / iStock / Getty Images Plus House File (HF) 650 is seen as providing a second chance...
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Employee Referral Program Basics
Does your organization utilize an employee referral program? If not, it may be a great way to add to your recruiting efforts and get more qualified applicants for tough-to-fill positions. Let’s take a...
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5 Keys to Attract and Retain Top Engineers
An Allegis Group survey uncovered a remarkable statistic—100% of companies that hire engineers cited “attracting top talent” as an issue for their organization. Even given today’s tight talent market,...
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BLS Reports Little Change in Unemployment at 3.7%
As we hit the halfway mark of 2019, one thing remains consistent: unemployment numbers continue to hover just below 4%. Source: patpitchaya / shutterstock The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has...
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Jobseekers’ Market? Maybe Not for Professionals Over 50
With the low unemployment rate and high demand for workers, jobseekers might think they have it made. People interested in fast-food or retail jobs are often quickly hired, but workers in other fields,...
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5 Factors to Consider When Deciding Who Will Train Your Workforce
Effective employee training can make the difference between a mediocre or failed company and a stellar organization. 3D_generator / iStock / Getty Images Plus The American economy is increasingly...
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Ruling Deflates EEOC Guidance on Hiring Bans Based on Criminal Record
A ruling from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas—has handed the state of Texas a win in its fight against Obama-era guidance from the Equal Employment...
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Contract or Perm—Be Mindful of Your Hiring Practices in a Candidate-Driven...
The rise of contract workers has hardly been a secret. In every corner of the economy, influences such as technology, market, and employee-related factors have led to a reshaping of the modern...
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How to Attract and Hire Young Talent
A hungry-to-learn, tech-savvy workforce is taking over, and these workers already make up 35% of the workforce. But there is a catch: This new kind of worker is one companies are having a hard time...
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3 Reasons Why You Need to Focus on Behavior-Based Interview Questions
When interviewing candidates, do you find that the interview tends to get off topic quickly? Are the candidate’s answers not as robust as you expected them to be? Have you considered overhauling your...
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Employer Branding: Practice What You Preach to Retain Top Talent
The candidate-driven market has forced employers to become highly competitive. Companies that want to recruit the very best must be known not only for their product but also as exceptional places to...
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