Whether it’s attracting qualified applicants or retaining top performers, these recruitment and retention strategies can help your company meet its workforce goals.
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Job seekers aren’t the only ones who need to make a good impression. Today, more than ever, employers need to sell their competitive advantage to potential candidates, and the easiest place to start is with a wow-factor job description. READ MORE AT PITTSBURGH BUSINESS TIMES
As you get into the holiday spirit, don't leave your job search behind! People used to think that hiring came to a halt between mid-November and January, but that just isn't the case anymore.
Here are a few tips for keeping your job search active - and even accelerating it - during the holiday season. READ MORE AT WRAL.COM
From Mark Zuckerberg to your local IT professional, it's no secret that tech pays. But how well? And what jobs pay the most?
The career data website Comparably recently sought to answer these questions. They surveyed over 12,000 employees in top-level positions, and produced a list of 10 highest-paying ones, with salaries all over $150,000. READ MORE AT USA TODAY
It’s been said that it’s not what you know but who you know. And there is a long history of men getting to positions of power by leveraging their connections.
The difference in the way men and women approach networking can have a big impact on career opportunities. Here are six ways women can leverage their connections for the same kind of boost men enjoy. READ MORE AT FAST COMPANY
Do you need a new job, like, yesterday? Whatever your reasons for needing (or wanting) a new employer as quickly as possible, if you’re looking to kick your job search into overdrive there are a number of things you can do to speed things along.
While you may not have control over the timing on the employer’s side, by taking these steps you can significantly reduce the amount of time you spend on the job market and start enjoying life at your new work home. READ MORE AT BIOSPACE
Looking for a career change? Re-entering the workforce after taking time off? Regardless of your catalyst for change, creating a second act career is all about intention, defining what you want the next chapter of your life to be. READ MORE AT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA NEWS
If you're starting to think about looking for a new job, there are new protocols and "rules" to learn before dropping your resume on every online job board. Although the job market is in your favor, employers still dictate the process.
Here's what you need to know to land a new job in the new year.
Learn how ATS works.
Almost every company uses an applicant tracking system to process resumes and build a database of candidates. READ MORE AT U.S. WORLD & NEWS REPORT
As unemployment rates remain low across the country, strong employee benefits packages are a key driver of both recruitment and retention. Diverse business owners — specifically those owned by Hispanics and African Americans — appear to be leading the way, as they are the most likely to offer benefits that can increase employee satisfaction.
According to Nationwide's fourth annual survey of U.S. business owners with 1-499 employees, 85 percent of African-American business owners and 81 percent of Hispanic business owners say they offer some form of an employee benefits package — well exceeding the broader business owner market (64 percent). READ MORE AT CISION
Nowadays, more than ever, employers check not only which skills or experience you have, but also why you want to work for them. Therefore, you must find companies whose vision you are passionate about and learn about them. Try to find out about their financials, customers, strategic partners, founders, technology, products, and special events in their history.
Although you probably don’t need all of this data for your next job, it will help you to understand the full picture, and realize what unique value can you bring. READ MORE AT POETS & QUANTS
We’re always on the lookout for the slightest opportunity to further our professional careers. After all, sheer hard work and dedication can only get you so far at the workplace, you have to stand out from the crowd if you want to get noticed. READ MORE AT ENTREPRENEUR
Today's job search process can be daunting. Whether it's creating a résumé that will stand out from the crowd, preparing to ace a preliminary phone interview, figuring out how to wow a hiring manager in a second- or third-round interview, or negotiating an offer, unique challenges come with each step of the process. Read more at Refinery 29
Incidents of workplace bias aren't hard to come by.
Every year, thousands of workers file complaints with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – the agency created to eradicate discrimination on the job and investigate workers’ grievances. And high-profile cases abound of employees filing lawsuits against companies citing unfair and unequal treatment.
As minorities, allies and bottom-line focused execs work to diversify organizations that have failed to welcome and support all workers, it's important to spotlight the companies that seem to be getting it right. READ MORE AT USA TODAY
A new report from executive search consultancy Russell Reynolds helps shed light on the current plight of corporate diversity professionals.
While the now robust business case for diversity has persuaded executive teams to install more diversity leaders and inclusion systems, there are real reasons to believe that their work will not have the impact their bosses and boards expect. READ MORE AT FORTUNE
Networking. For some it’s a pleasure, for others it’s a chore, but for the vast majority it’s a total waste of time.
That’s because far too many of us ignore the most important part — the follow-up.
In fact, according to relationship strategist Zvi Band, those initial networking events are a pointless exercise if you don’t see them as part of a longer, more strategic relationship building process. READ MORE AT CNBC
Target Corp has agreed to review its policies for screening job applicants and pay $3.74 million to settle a lawsuit claiming its use of criminal background checks kept thousands of blacks and Hispanics from obtaining employment.
The preliminary settlement filed on Thursday with the U.S. District Court in Manhattan requires a judge's approval. READ MORE AT YAHOO FINANCE
There comes a time in most of our lives when we find ourselves asking: am I truly happy in my career?
It's a valid question. And one way to make your working week better than your weekend is by turning your passion into your day job. READ MORE AT JOB
When it comes to moving to a new city, there are so many things to take into consideration, including employment. Unless you are moving for a job that you already have, it can be intimidating to apply for jobs in a new city. After all, you are not there already, and you can’t just go to an interview on a moment’s notice.
So, what you need to do is find ways to convince potential employers that you are the person they should hire. READ MORE AT ENTREPRENEUR
Searching for a new job can be daunting. With all the options available for nurses out there, even just the idea of getting a new nursing job can be overwhelming. If you are interested in finding a new job for whatever reason, it’s important to follow that instinct. So take a deep breath, and use the tips below to tackle the task.
1. Be patient.
It may take some time to find the right job. Make sure you know exactly what you’re looking for and don’t rush into anything. There is currently a nationwide nursing shortage, so take advantage of it. READ MORE AT DAILY NURSE
The unemployment rate for Hispanic and Latino Americans in June fell to 4.6 percent, their lowest recorded level since 1973. A hot job market has helped pull them off the unemployment rolls and into work. The category comprises people who identify ethnically as Hispanic or Latino and can include all races.
At the same time, the jobless rates for black and Asian Americans rose after reaching record lows in May. The rate for white Americans was flat.
The average length of unemployment fell to 21.2 weeks last month, the shortest span since March 2009. READ MORE AT WTOP
The podcast world is filled with some amazing, impressive entrepreneurs, business leaders, life coaches, and more . I thought I’d share with you some of my favorite podcasters, so you can get as motivated and moved as I am whenever I listen to them! READ MORE AT FORBES
