I had the pleasure of attending the SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Annual Conference in Las Vegas last week and met lots of exciting, interesting and passionate HR practitioners from all over the United States and around the world. After attending several sessions and speaking with numerous people, here are some of my top […]
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, hiring is increasing month over month and unemployment is at its second lowest rate since May 2008. In this increasingly tight labor market, employers are competing to hire the best candidates for their organizations; it is critical that human resources technology interacts meaningfully with employers and candidates alike […]
According to a recent Pew Research study, as of September 2013, 73% of online adults use social media. Not surprisingly, many human resources professionals are actively seeking new ways to reach potential job candidates through this expanding channel and incorporate it into their overall hiring practices. However, while social media can present many exciting new opportunities […]
The use of the applicant tracking system (ATS) / e-recruiting solution is becoming commonplace in the modern workplace, with more than 90 percent of large organizations and nearly every Fortune 500 company using one. Perhaps one explanation for their popularity is that they can help employers better identify talented candidates, thereby addressing the common “talent […]
With nearly three-quarters of online adults in the United States using social media, employers are eager to better tap this large potential talent pool for their next great employees. Leveraging social media can be a very savvy move for organizations, especially those looking to fill professional-level positions, given that 72 percent of these online adults […]
In a recent survey, more than three-quarters of employers reported that they are using social media as part of their overall recruitment efforts—a strategy that makes a great deal of sense, given that 72 percent of online adults are using social networking sites like Facebook, Google+, Twitter, and Instagram. But while integrating social media into […]
