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KPIs Part 3: Is money no object?
Measuring success, using KPIs and analysing changes are matter of course for any manager - it's part of the normal job. But it's often very different in personnel, where HR professionals, in particular, like to stick to the usual way of doing things. After all, you are working with people - not figures. But, just like in any other area of the company, it is also worth taking a look at internal costs and KPIs in recruitment.
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4 takeaways from CareerBuilder.co.uk’s midyear hiring forecast
Maybe you’ve been too busy to notice, but guess what? Half of the year has come and gone. And that means it’s time for CareerBuilder.co.uk’s midyear forecast, which predicts hiring trends for the remainder of 2015.
Scott Helmes, managing director of CareerBuilder UK, points out that employers are practising cautious optimism when it comes to hiring for the back half of the year.
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How mobile recruitment strengthens your employer brand
At least 8 percent of candidates find applying for jobs on a mobile device tedious – as shown by the current Candidate Behaviour Survey from CareerBuilder. If these candidates are unable to find the right information, or apply for a job with just a few clicks, you are very likely to lose them. And in view of the ever increasing shortage of suitably qualified people, companies can no longer afford this.
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CareerBuilder Webinar: Learn how to supercharge your recruiting with Marketing Tactics
The way people search for jobs today is very similar to how they make purchasing decisions - Candidates compare employers using multiple sources (15 on average, according to our 2015 Candidate Behavior Study) to help them evaluate their options and ultimately, decide where to apply. In a tight labour market, the power sits with the candidates and they really DO have a choice.
So what does this mean for you as an
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HR Glossary: War for Talent
The expression "War for Talent" was first used by McKinsey in 1997 to describe the difficulties companies have in finding and employing skilled workers. Due to demographic changes and the increasing demand for specific qualifications, recruitment in many industries is becoming more of a "battle" for top talent. Areas particularly affected are: healthcare, social services and education; civil engineering and building
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5 Ways to make your onboarding experience… amazing!
Onboarding should be better. It should be easier. Human resources leaders across the world purchased enterprise HR technology solutions that promised better hiring practices, streamlined onboarding… yada yada.
Instead, onboarding is still a compliance-driven function that requires new hires to sit in a cubicle on their first day of work and stare blankly at a screen
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Infographic: How to become the HR manager in no time
Do you want to advance? Sure you do! Here’s how you play the game to take your boss’s seat – no strings attached.
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HR Glossary: Video Interview
Video interviews can be used by recruiters as a convenient way to get to know candidates who, for example, are in another location or time zone. Recorded video interviews are also becoming increasingly popular because they reduce HR recruitment costs in real terms. In this case, candidates are invited to a video interview by email with a fixed time slot, during which they answer predefined questions independently, recording them
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5 tips to perfect your elevator pitch
It’s no secret that people have short attention spans. In fact, a recent study reported that the average human’s attention span is shorter than that of a goldfish. With that in mind, it’s more important than ever to be able to deliver a short, clear and memorable elevator pitch (a brief summary of your professional background/ qualifications). From networking events and job fairs to business meetings or informal
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An emergency strikes at the office: Are you prepared?
It’s common to feel some level of workplace anxiety every day. Are you going to finish that project on time? Will you get through the client presentation without messing up? Will your boss have critical feedback on the work you just submitted?
With all of the things there is to worry about at the office already, the last thing you may be thinking about is your safety.
But how prepared is your office if an emergency were to occur? A new
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