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.

Hiring on the Rise for Q4 2016

As a recruiter, it’s important to stay abreast of the latest recruiting trends. To that end, check out the latest ManpowerGroup’s Employment Outlook Survey and see how the recruiting year of 2016 might end.

Drawing the Line on Tips: Where Does It End?

Employee compensation is a complicated issue that can stir passion in people. Recently, the now-former CEO of Wells Fargo was taken to task by Congress for his company’s compensation practices, which many believe contributed to widespread fraud on the part of bank employees.

Do Applicant Tracking Systems Have a Future?

Yesterday we heard from some of the industry leaders when it comes to HR technology discussing why recruiting isn’t where it needs to be. This rare sneak peek into the minds of the creators of this technology offers unique insights. Today we’ll hear more from the session, specifically about applicant tracking systems (ATSs).

Predicting the Future of Recruiting Technology

Yesterday we looked at a recent session on the future of recruiting technology at the 19th Annual HR Technology Conference and Exposition at the McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago. Today we’ll look at what the session leader, Elaine Orler, CEO & cofounder of Talent Function, has to say about the future of recruiting technology.

Infographic: Company Plans to Increase Hiring in Q4 2016

As the year winds down, hiring picks up at many companies, new research from staffing firm OfficeTeam shows. More than one-quarter (26%) of Human Resources (HR) managers interviewed said their organization typically increases hiring in the fourth quarter. Of those, 69% of respondents indicated they bring on staff at year-end to fill vacated positions, 62% […]

What Is the Future of Recruiting Technology?

The HR Daily Advisor was recently at the 19th Annual HR Technology Conference and Exposition at the McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago. In a recent session, titled “What’s Trending and Beyond? Talent Acquisition Technology for Modern Recruiting,” we’ll be hearing from Elaine Orler, CEO & cofounder of Talent Function.

October Is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Did you know that October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)? It was originally declared by Congress back in 1945; at that time, it was a week titled “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” The name and duration have evolved since then, settling on National Disability Employment Awareness Month in 1988.

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Ways for Employers to Utilize the Gig Economy

It seems like everywhere you turn there’s another statistic being quoted about the fast growth and expansion of the gig economy. More and more people are turning to freelance and gig-focused work as either their primary source of income or a secondary source of income separate from their primary employment.