Category: Recruitment

  • 3 ways recruiters can set themselves apart from scam artists

    With scammers getting more sophisticated, HR pros still have a few ways to distinguish themselves as legitimate. Published March 6, 2024 Emilie Shumwa Editor An example of some fake job descriptions. Permission granted by Aura If it feels like scams are becoming ubiquitous in daily life, it’s because, in many ways, they are. A 2023 analysis from the…

  • Why we need to rethink the meaning of talent 

    In the context of evolving employee expectations and evolving language, talent development and pathways need to recognise and value individual differences. How can we ensure that we are identifying, nurturing and developing talent for the benefit of all? For many years now we have been talking about talent – whether that be recruiting, managing or…

  • One-third of companies bracing for higher employee turnover

    Published March 11, 2024 Sponsored content By Express Employment Professionals Thirty-three percent of U.S. hiring managers anticipate employee turnover at their company to increase in the next year, costing an average of $36,295 (e.g., cost to rehire, lost productivity) annually. Significantly, more than 20% of hiring managers say that number climbs to $100,000 or higher. This…

  • Background checks include ‘lots of inaccuracies,’ researchers find

    The mistakes can go both ways. Reports may miss convictions or falsely assign a conviction to someone due to data errors. Published Feb. 23, 2024 By Carolyn Crist Employers may not be able to trust background checks completely, particularly because they may contain false information, according to a new study published in the research journal Criminology. Private-sector companies that…

  • 17 Recruiting Strategies To Hire Top Talent In 2024

    Written by Neelie Verlinden Having top talent on board is crucial for the long-term success of any business. Effective recruiting strategies help you source, attract, identify, hire, and retain talented professionals who contribute to your organization’s goals. We’ve rounded up 17 of the best recruiting strategies so that you can build the team your company needs…