Diversity on Boards
While there continues to be a growing belief that U.S. corporate boards are too male, the question “how many women is enough?” is still unanswered. According to a new survey conducted by PwC’s Governance […]
The Cure for Healthcare Recruitment
Recruiting is challenging in any industry, but the industry that is facing a real epidemic is healthcare.
In fact, the Association of American Medical Colleges predicts that by 2020, the US will face a shortage […]
U.S. Most Popular Global Destination for Employment
swordIn today’s digital world, job seekers are savvier and more informed than ever. Anyone with an internet connection has access to employee reviews that deliver insider perspectives on a company’s culture, compensation, advancement opportunities, […]
High Tech Sector Changing The Hiring Mindset
As the debate about automation, technology and the future of work rages on ― and with 5.8 million jobs open in the United States, including 700,000 in Information Technology professions alone, the reality is […]
It’s Human Inventory That’s the Most Valuable
When asked, all great business leaders will tell you it’s the capital that rides the elevators to and from the office every day that means the most.
“I will only hire someone to work directly for […]
Sustainable Energy and Job Recruitment
Deciding to incorporate sustainable energy into a business is an admirable goal. It's also a strategy that's becoming more prevalent. Google, for example, is on the record saying it aims to power 100-percent of its operations with renewable energy sources. While the technology giant is still quite far from that goal, the overall pace of sustainable energy adoption continues to increase.
Veteran skill and employability
Smart hiring managers and recruiters are always seeking an edge in terms of identifying the most talented prospective workers. Part of that involves looking in places where talent is underutilized or lies undiscovered -- and candidates with military experience often fall into this category.
Political litmus text for college staff
Many of us are familiar with typical job interview questions that ask about your strengths and weaknesses. For obvious reasons, interviewers generally tend to shy away from controversial questions about political or religious beliefs. But a proposed new law in Iowa wanted to force some higher education workers to declare their political allegiance during the interview process. It was part of a legislative effort to ensure "partisan balance" in colleges and universities.
How Will the Repeal of Obamacare Affect Businesses?
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) had a huge impact on recruiting. Businesses with more than 50 employees, for example, were required to offer employees health insurance once the law was passed. This led many firms to reduce staffing levels or outsource work to contractors in order to avoid paying for group insurance.
Three Common Recruiting Mistakes
Recruiting is a busy, fast-paced field that is both an art and a science. Since it involves people, there is always potential for human error. So you definitely don’t want to sabotage your efforts by making unnecessary mistakes.
