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Job hopping, not promotion, drives career growth, analysis shows
Only 17% of workers were promoted by their current company over the last five years, a recent report revealed. Ginger Christ, Editor Job seekers attend the JobNewsUSA.com South Florida Job Fair on June 26, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. More than half of U.S. workers have changed jobs rather than wait for a promotion in the…
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Business Roundtable releases skills-based hiring guides
While employers reportedly understand the benefits of skills-based hiring, many have struggled to actually implement it, reports have shown. Kathryn Moody. Senior Editor The Business Roundtable — an association of more than 200 CEOs from top U.S. companies — announced three tools to help employers implement skills-based hiring strategies, according to a Nov. 13 release. The three…
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LinkedIn debuts AI agent to source candidates, ask screening questions
A number of HR vendors have deployed recruiting agents, but LinkedIn says it’s betting on its deep collection of data to set “Hiring Assistant” apart. Kate Tornone Lead Editor Listen to the article3 min LinkedIn debuted an artificial intelligence hiring assistant on Tuesday. The tool can source candidates and ask screening questions, the job-focused platform said.…
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‘Largest labor shortage the country has ever seen’ looms, report warns
HR should be open-minded about reaching as many applicants as possible and training new hires to make sure they have the skills for the job, a Lightcast study advises. By Laurel Kalser, Contributor Listen to the article4 min U.S. employers will soon face “the largest labor shortage the country has ever seen,” a labor market report…
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4 ways recruiting leaders are investing in AI
Artificial intelligence is reshaping recruiting by automating tasks, enhancing candidate experiences and elevating recruiter capabilities, writes Gartner analyst Jackie Watrous. By Jackie Watrous Listen to the article5 min Jackie Watrous is a senior director analyst at Gartner Inc. As recruiting leaders navigate increased candidate expectations in a challenging talent landscape, strategic technology investment is critical. To…
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The Talent Pool That Is Surprisingly Overlooked — and Primed for Recruiters
Authored by Laura Hilgers Consider the following candidates: a young man with a master’s degree in mathematics from New York University who holds a patent and has passed his Level 1 Chartered Financial Analyst exam. Or a young woman with dual degrees from Pace University who speaks three languages. What do they have in common? Both are recent graduates…
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Questions not to ask during an interview — and what to ask instead
Employers often fail to train hiring managers on interviewing, despite its importance, one expert said. Kathryn MoodySenior Editor Listen to the article6 min CHICAGO — The world of interviewing has changed, Lauraine Bifulco, president of Vantaggio HR, told attendees at her session during the 2024 Society for Human Resource Management Annual Conference — and employers…
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