The Must-Read Articles for Talent Professionals This Week
According to a recent article from The Wall Street Journal, a growing number of recruiters and hiring managers have started to notice something when they ask questions during a video interview: Candidates are turning their heads away from the camera after they hear each question. And then they’re providing answers that have a startling uniformity.
8 Recruiting Productivity Hacks to Save Time, Lower Your Stress, and Allow You to Read ‘War and Peace’ (Kidding)
You’ve got targets to hit and candidates to wow. But as your to-do list stretches endlessly before you, it may feel like you can’t possibly do both. After all, there are only so many hours in the day. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to take back time. Even making a few tiny tweaks to
6 Critical Human Skills for the Age of AI (Plus Free Courses That Teach Them)
What if I told you that in the age of AI, we should ask not what’s left for humans, but instead what’s possible? The answer is a lot if we bring our uniquely human skills to work. Skills like effective communication, critical thinking, and empathy are vital for both individual career and company success. But
LinkedIn Data Points Out 2 Simple Ways to Improve Skills-Based Hiring
Good or bad, habits are hard to break. Good habits come to feel natural, while bad habits stubbornly stick around — even when you know better. Most recruiting professionals understand the importance of skills-based hiring, but that’s not always reflected in their day-to-day habits. One skills-based hiring habit that already feels routine for many recruiters:
The Must-Read Articles for Talent Professionals This Week
Human resources has gone through many iterations over the years. During the Industrial Revolution, it was the personnel department, with a focus on tracking workers’ hours and skills. In the mid-20th century, it became human resources, with an emphasis on treating people fairly and driving productivity. And as the internet came of age in the
How to Develop Clear — and Fair — Guidelines on GAI Usage by Job Seekers
While many companies are at least vaguely aware of the possibility of job seekers using generative AI to assist them in the application process, we now have some data-driven insights into how AI is being used by job seekers and into its impact. A very interesting study by Oriel Partners, alongside recent findings from other
How to Measure Quality of Hire, According to 4 Experts
Everyone wants to make a great hire. It’s like the gold medal for recruiting: finding a candidate who has the right skills for the job, performs at peak level, and is a happy addition to your company culture. With hiring around the world still in decline and employers vigilant about headcounts, quality of hire has
TA Leadership Is Changing: Here Are the Skills You Need to Get Ahead
If you’re already a talent acquisition (TA) leader or you’re hoping to become one, you’ve probably sensed that the role has been changing in recent years. More and more, it seems recruiting leaders are expected to take on new responsibilities that were historically siloed in other roles — like talent development, performance management, and employee
The Must-Read Articles for Talent Professionals This Week
Gen Z Strikes Back. It almost sounds like a movie title — maybe a comedy spoof or an action flick with recognizable yet B-list stars? But it’s actually the headline of a recent Business Insider article about a topic that may be near the top of a recruiter’s list of least favorite subjects: candidate reneging.
