Category: Recruiting

Recruiting is changing at a rapid pace. Some organizations are abandoning traditional methods for social media; some think software can do a better job than people.

Should You Be Seeking Change-Adapters?

A recent study conducted by PsychTests, a provider of psychological assessments for human resources, therapists, academics, researchers, and others, finds that people who embrace and thrive in changing times are not only resilient – they’re open-minded, curious, driven, and so much more.

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Degree Required?

Determining whether a job requires a college degree can be tricky. The arguments for a degree are compelling, as are the arguments that it may not be necessary.

Involving Employees in the Hiring Process

Hiring decisions are typically made solely by the employer, with little to no input from employees. This is a mistake, Heather R. Huhman argues on Entrepreneur.com. She says that by staying fully in charge of the hiring process, employers may cause potential candidates to shy away from job offers.

Skill-Based Hiring and Training Is the Future

When employees leave your company, they take their skills with them. When someone stagnates at your company, his or her skills do not improve. That’s why many make use of skill-based hiring and training to avoid loss of skills.

Infographic: Manners Matter When It Comes to Job Interviews

With the rise of flextime, casual dress codes, and work-from-anywhere technology, most businesses are not nearly as traditional as they used to be. Yet the “thank-you” note remains a job-search mainstay, suggests a new survey from staffing firm Accountemps.