As the holiday season approaches and the year comes to an end, organizations debate whether they should keep hiring or hit the pause button during the festivities. Contrary to common belief, December is not a time to ease up on recruitment planning; in fact, it can be a strategic goldmine for businesses looking for a competitive edge in the talent … Read More
Revamped and Refined: Exciting Visual Updates Coming to :Recruit
You may have heard about the exciting software updates coming to :Recruit & :Essentials. Over the coming month, Smart Forms and Approval Forms, key applications in our recruitment CRM will be updated to a new, streamlined look and feel. These software updates will be released in stages to allow you time to get comfortable with the improved appearance and functionality. … Read More
5 Ways to Embrace AI and Drive HR Transformation
In recent years, the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has made a significant impact on various industries, and human resources (HR) is no exception. AI has found its way into multiple areas of HR, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and learning and development. 66% of CEOs think AI can boost HR, 50% of HR executives agree that AI … Read More
End-To-End Recruitment or RPO: How to Choose the Best Hiring Option for Your Organization
Hiring can be a time-consuming and complex process, requiring expertise, resources, and a deep understanding of the talent market. According to a Monster global report, 9 out of 10 employers are struggling to fill jobs, with 29% of employers agreeing that the skills gap has increased year on year. Getting external help can save you time and help achieve your … Read More
4 Onboarding Mistakes to Avoid for a Seamless New Hire Experience
It’s no secret that successfully onboarding new hires is crucial for their long-term engagement and productivity. A study shows that 70% of employees who reported having a good onboarding experience also described their job as “the best possible job”. Still, only 12% of organizations feel their company onboard well. Even though hiring managers and HR professionals are aware of the … Read More
11 secrets for a successful onboarding process
In the current talent climate, the key to sustainable success is to look beyond candidate attraction and consider how your organization will retain its talent. A proven strategy to do this is by prioritizing your onboarding process. The statistics speak for themselves – an effective onboarding process can increase retention of new hires by an impressive 82%. An effective onboarding … Read More
7 Ways to Enhance Workplace Safety and Hire Safety-Conscious Employees
Building a safe workplace is a shared responsibility that demands the commitment of everyone involved. For employers in the construction and manufacturing sectors, fostering a strong safety culture is not only essential for the long-term sustainability of their businesses but also for fulfilling legal obligations, minimizing risks, and reducing accidents. Additionally, emphasizing workplace safety can attract top-notch candidates who value … Read More
3 Burning Questions Keeping HR Professionals And Hiring Managers Awake In 2023
This article originally appeared in Forbes Human Resource Council and can be accessed here. Andrea Davey, CEO of Scout Talent, is a proud Forbes Council member and aims to support the Human Resource Council and its members to harness the potential of technology and the passion of people to grow companies, careers, and communities. 3 Burning Questions Keeping HR Professionals … Read More
The Secret to Identifying the Best Talent in Your Pool
Over the past year, the candidate market has slowly been opening up, with steady increases in applications per job ad month on month throughout all of 2022. As one challenge starts to subside, another arises for hiring managers everywhere: how to identify and hire the most skilled candidates in a growing talent pool. Fast, informed hiring decisions are still the … Read More
Generate more applications with Skills-Based Recruitment
The labor market is tight, and there are more jobs available than good candidates. Can your organization afford to try the same recruitment tactics again and again, hoping for a different result? You must think outside the box and try new, proactive hiring tactics if you hope to entice great talent to your teams. One way you can do this … Read More