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Employer Concessions and Hiring in a Tight Candidate Market

Date: 11.01.2018 | Posted by: Natalie Houstman

In the executive, managerial and professional labor market, unemployment has been hovering around 2 percent, leaving companies across many industries struggling to find top talent. In a survey conducted by The Wall Street Journal and executive advisory group Visage International, University of Michigan economist Richard Curtin discovered that “the biggest challenge...

How to Implement an Effective Contract Staffing Recruitment Strategy

Date: 09.05.2018 | Posted by: Natalie Houstman

According to Staffing Industry Analysts’ Workforce Solutions Buyer Survey 2016, companies project that 29 percent of their staff will be contingent by 2026. As the blended workforce continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly important to perfect your company’s recruitment strategies to consistently hire strong permanent and contract candidates that will...

How Top Leaders Hire

Date: 08.16.2018 | Posted by: Natalie Houstman

Strong leadership is a key element of an organization’s success, yet how leadership should be demonstrated is something companies are constantly evaluating. We talked with Deborrah Ashley, MBA, an authority positioning strategist, to learn what leadership qualities big brands are focusing on, how businesses are nurturing and retaining their managers, as...

The Importance of Strong Employer Branding During the Interview Process

Date: 05.31.2018 | Posted by: Natalie Houstman

In today’s competitive hiring landscape, companies need a cohesive and well-defined brand to help them stand out from other businesses that are also hoping to attract top talent. Many companies spend considerable resources developing their corporate website and social media presence to reflect their brand. However, what some organizations don’t realize...

How Important Is Social Media in the Hiring Process?

Date: 05.04.2018 | Posted by: Natalie Houstman

Remember when screening a candidate past the interview stage was limited to references and a credit, background or drug test? The growth of social media has introduced another dimension to the hiring process – that while on the surface appears positive, can present challenges in gaining a clear picture of a...