Take the Time … to Take Time Off
A Monster survey reveals most U.S. workers are ready for some summer fun, but nearly 10% don’t plan to use any vacation at all—and that’s a mistake.
Tag: recruiting
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 administrators in a multitude of ways and transforming talent acquisition in the process.
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 is: What are the ethics of using AI?
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 ghosted at some point during the hiring process. But which industries are being affected most by this failure in communication?
How to Create High-Quality Job Descriptions in 2019
Due to swift and constant developments in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, nearly half of executives claim that job descriptions are becoming obsolete in 2019 and beyond.
Lululemon Expands Full Paid Parental Leave
Having children is a momentous occasion for anyone and often means big changes in one’s personal life. But for those of us in the working world, our personal lives are often inexorably intertwined with our work lives.
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 present in the “Gig Economy,” the shifting nature of employment and the pressure on workers to remain upwardly mobile have changed the way […]
Actionable Tips for Boosting Female Recruitment
In a previous post, we discussed the findings of a recent LinkedIn report that looked at gender differences in the job application process. This report is important because even though women make up the majority of the U.S. population, they are underrepresented in many industries, as well as in leadership and executive positions in particular.
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 bosses. Because of these challenges, recruiters must be more creative in the ways they source top talent. To overcome these challenges, there […]
LinkedIn Reveals Some Gender-Based Application Insights
Even though women account for more than 50% of the U.S. population, gender diversity remains a key goal of many HR departments and recruiting initiatives. This is particularly true when it comes to leadership positions, in which women are even less well represented.