hiring strategy

The importance of social media in the hiring process In today’s digital age, social media has become a driving force in how we connect with one another. As businesses continue to depend on hiring skilled professionals to stay ahead of the competition, they must tap into the power of social media as a recruitment tool. … Read more

The competition for applicants is fierce in this job market, especially in sectors dominated by hourly workforces. The key to winning that competition to improve candidate experience and hiring quickly. Almost 40 percent of hourly hires state that quickly obtaining a job is their highest priority, even higher than pay. That is why it is … Read more

Your Hiring Teams Need An ATS – Here’s Why An applicant tracking system (ATS) can make your Talent Acquisition Solution much more efficient. An ATS streamlines applicant data, making it easier to manage and track the progress of open positions. It also makes communication with applicants simpler, allowing recruiters to quickly reach out and engage … Read more

Not all recruiting is alike. Most providers of hourly hiring solutions focus on the needs of full-time recruiters who assist and oversee the hiring process for salaried positions. Hiring for hourly employees is markedly different, especially in an environment where local managers do the hiring. Hourly hiring is hard and has potentially profound consequences for … Read more

What is HR Analytics? HR analytics is the process of evaluating data to make better decisions about talent acquisition and talent management. In other words, it’s using data to improve your HR strategies. HR analytics aims to optimize performance and attain business objectives by improving employee identification, selection, development, and engagement. All of this is … Read more

A major consideration for maintaining HR compliance is where an employer operates and what is legally permissible to ask during the employment application. For all federal contractors and for private employers in many states, counties, and cities, we know it is illegal to ask job seekers about their criminal conviction history in the job application. Cadient removed … Read more

Employee Engagement in the Workplace Employee engagement is a critical issue for employers today. With the competition for talent at an all-time high, ensuring that your employees are happy, thriving, and engaged at work is more important than ever. The benefits of employee engagement are well-documented. Engaged employees are more productive and consistent, have better … Read more

As a reminder, the current Form I-9 is set to expire on October 31, 2022. The United States Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted a notice on the I-9 Central web page that it has opened a second public comment period on the further revised changes. Comments on this draft … Read more

There’s no arguing that hourly hiring process is hard. In fact, it may be more challenging than ever since the pandemic has turned the labor market upside down. You and your hiring teams are likely spending most of your time trying to fill empty shifts and find the right people. And in today’s world, it’s … Read more

Ban-the-box legislation that prohibits employers from including questions about conviction history on employment applications has become prolific over the past 20 years at the state, county, and city levels. It’s not surprising that the federal government has followed suit. “Ban the box” refers to a checkbox on a job application to indicate whether an individual … Read more

Recruitment Marketing Defined Simply stated, Recruitment Marketing utilizes traditional marketing efforts to attract, nurture, and convert job applicants. Just as a marketing team creates a brand strategy to increase awareness and lead a buyer through a purchasing journey for a product or service, a recruitment marketing strategy increases awareness and leads a job seeker through … Read more