In today’s increasingly competitive job market, talent acquisition requires making smarter decisions with your recruitment processes. Many organizations have started to realize that the way they hired in the past can’t compete with the way that the business world recruits now, so they turn to recruitment software solutions to help them enhance their talent acquisition process. Many organizations use an … Read More
9 interview questions to recruit high-performers
Kirk Peterson, Managing Director for Performance Shift, a corporate training and consulting business focused on helping leaders and teams reach their full potential, shares the best interview questions to recruit high-performers. Many of us want to recruit the best possible candidates – the High Performers. As Steve Jobs said, “go after the cream of the cream. A small team of … Read More
How to use employer branding and L&D to win the salary wars
The war for talent has been influenced by candidates more than ever before, meaning employers are under more pressure to stay on the pulse with what candidates are looking for in this economic and social climate. While most would believe the main attracting factor is an above-market salary, offering this is not always achievable, nor is it what many candidates … Read More
Eliminate the guesswork when hiring using pre-employment testing
In a market where being indecisive costs you candidates, it is hard to find the right balance between doing your due diligence and acting fast to secure great talent. Considering that it costs on average six to nine months of an employee’s annual salary to replace them, making a bad hire is a scary thought for modern recruiters. Pre-employment testing … Read More
On Demand Webinar: 5 Things You Can Do To Significantly Reduce Your Time-To-Hire.
It goes without saying that the way we work has changed. In addition to adapting to the new normal, recruiters are also dealing with a shift in the market, where candidates are in control. One of the main reasons that you might be losing out on amazing candidates, is that your recruitment process is taking too long. That’s why Scout … Read More
Experts Share 6 Key Talent Acquisition Trends for 2021 And Beyond.
It goes without saying that 2020 was a year like no other, and 2021 continued to bring even more unprecedented challenges, innovations and creative solutions. With the future of work well and truly here, HR professionals are being forced to look beyond the horizon and decipher key talent acquisition trends to survive and thrive. Once, people teams had the luxury … Read More
How To Expand Your Shortlisting Process For Amazing Results: On-Demand Webinar
Attracting applicants to your role is an important part of any talent acquisition process, but it’s only half of the journey. With candidates in the driver’s seat, the finer details of your shortlisting process make the difference between hiring the best talent or losing them to another organization. Many talent acquisition and recruitment professionals are curious about which parts of their shortlisting … Read More
Digital Recruitment Strategies For A Competitive Candidate Market
After record-high unemployment rates due to Covid-19, the Canadian job market is experiencing a surge in vacancies. The increased competition between employers means that enticing candidates to work with your organization is harder now than ever. Because a large percentage of eligible candidates are already employed and not actively seeking work, it’s important to adjust your digital recruitment strategies to … Read More
4 Things To Address For An Amazing Employer Brand
Do you know what candidates are looking for in your Employer Brand? By understanding what candidates are looking for, you can identify how to tailor your messaging and content strategy, and the best areas to focus your efforts and attention. Whether or not your organization has done anything to actively manage your Employer Brand, you already have one! And potential … Read More
Building a positive candidate experience into your recruitment process
Have you ever spent hours on a job application only to never get a response from that company? Perhaps you prepared extensively for an interview only to be met by a disinterested hiring manager who can barely remember your name. All of these small moments add up to become the candidate experience when candidates are engaging with your recruitment process. … Read More
