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This is the third in a series of TalentRISE tips to help businesses secure an edge over competitors by evolving their HR and recruitment practices in the digital era.  Key Takeaways Online reviews can hurt, but also HELP, your recruitment efforts Tools can help you monitor what prospects and candidates are saying about your interview…

This is the second in a series of TalentRISE tips to help businesses secure an edge over competitors by evolving their HR and recruitment practices in the digital era. Key Takeaways Mining Gold AND Silver medalists – the value with re-engaging in candidates already in your ATS database Tools and tips to mitigate job candidates’…

This is the first in a series of TalentRISE tips to help businesses secure an edge over competitors by evolving their HR and recruitment practices in the digital era. Key Takeaways Referrals really work! There are new, great tools to make the process of soliciting referrals much easier than in the past The ultimate key…

Summer is the season of fun, so it may come as no surprise that data shows a consistent decline in workplace productivity during summer months. Hunt Scanlon recently published a piece on how the hottest season causes efficiency meltdowns in the office. According to the survey data they published—which included 1,060 responses from executives—41% of…

Good news on unemployment means bad news for talent acquisition Despite last month’s government shutdown, the Department of Labor is reporting continued good news on the employment front. With the unemployment rate at 4.1% or less for over a year, employers have now added jobs for 100 consecutive months, extending a record run. That’s something to cheer…

Optimism…or pessimism? Volatility…or predictability? Growth…or downturn?  No matter where on this spectrum your organization falls when anticipating 2019, one strategy is a sure bet: prepare for what you expect AND for the unexpected.   Given that labor costs are the single largest expense for most businesses, this is particularly true for talent acquisition. The Goldilocks-like challenge is…

Consulting Magazine‘s website recently published TalentRise article, “Hire for Potential, Not Experience.” Read the full article below. As External Hiring Becomes an Imperative, Broaden Your Perspective So Potential Takes Precedence Over Experience   Ask yourself the following questions: Is your firm good at attracting and hiring experienced talent? Do you ever find that the experienced talent…

Since I’ve spent the majority of my career working for organizations to help them hire the best talent possible, it’s always gratifying to sit on the other side of the desk to share my insights from the past 20 plus years with job seekers. So, along with my fellow TalentRISE partner, we gladly accepted a…