The vulnerability of women’s role in the workplace showed up front and center when COVID-19 took hold of the world. Nearly half a million more women than men exited the workforce during the pandemic. Earlier this year, one in four women were considering leaving their careers entirely. This creates a challenge and concern among employers today, as having a diverse team fosters productivity, increases employee engagement and boosts motivation. So, how can businesses retain their female staff? How can they bring women back into the organization? Moreover, what role does HR play?  Why did m ..read more

The pandemic created unforeseen problems in the world of work — a need for greater technological infrastructure, options for childcare and paid sick days and security concerns over video conferencing software. One problem facing work that isn’t so unforeseen, however, is the introduction of Generation Z into the workforce.  Gen Z — those born between 1997 and 2012 — is expected to make up 27% of the workforce by 2025. Having grown up with technology and social media at their fingertips, Gen Z is the most technologically experienced and most racially diverse generation yet. They’re also en ..read more

Businesses today are actively looking for strong talent to fill positions left empty by the “Great Resignation.” Hiring military veterans can be beneficial to both employers and candidates. As military men and women enter civilian life, employers should refresh their hiring process to include these unconventional candidates. Companies giving veterans a chance in the workplace are reaping the benefits of highly skilled workers and building solid teams.  Employers who hire veterans gain committed and communicative team players who are driven to reach goals. Relational skills The ability t ..read more

Among the myriad of pandemic challenges, the job market continues to swell, putting companies in fierce competition as they recruit talent. By offering competitive salaries as well as benefits like flexible and remote work, recruiters can get ahead, though they often overlook the advantages of other financial benefits, like paying in the way that works best for employees and enabling workers to earn financial rewards on top of their income. Gautam Sukumar, senior vice president and general manager at ADP Employee Financial Solutions, and Farrell Hudzik, executive vice president, financial inst ..read more

Gone are the days when you could snatch up the best candidates by offering them more money. Job opportunities are abundant, but there’s a shortage of talent. Top talent can write their own ticket, and they are putting a high value on diversity, equity, inclusion, and company culture. Covid-19, the social unrest that followed George Floyd’s murder, and the great resignation have shown us one thing; prospective job candidates are no longer settling for being uncomfortable at work. They want to find companies with cultures that they feel like they belong in and can thrive in. And I’m speaking f ..read more

Remote Interviewing & You Transitioning to remote work and hiring has impacted the talent acquisition community in a multitude of ways, from scheduling to tools, how we interact with candidates and even how we grade our job performance. We’re interested in learning how your hiring processes have been affected. Please take a few minutes of your time to answer the following ten questions as transparently as possible.   (3 – 5 minutes) The post Remote Interview Deep Dive: Survey appeared first on RecruitingDaily ..read more

The Covid-19 pandemic threw a wrench in almost every aspect of the job searching world. Workers were forced to rethink their careers and strategies, and employers faced similar dilemmas. Flexibility for workers became a necessity instead of a luxury. Where possible, workers needed to do their job from outside of the office thanks to social distancing, childcare issues or taking care of sick family members. With the pandemic on the way out and a little bit of normalcy returning, what will the job hiring landscape look like? How will employers retain your best employees and woo exciting new work ..read more

Are you tired of waiting to be found on LinkedIn and want to revamp your profile to gain more visibility? It can be daunting to find buyers overlooking your LinkedIn profile in their quest to find products and services similar to yours. To increase your visibility and reach, you need what we call LinkedIn profile optimization. You also have to override the downsides of this powerful search engine professional platform to drive high-volume, targeted traffic to your profile. In other words, you require the right SEO metrics to catch the eye of prospective clients and customers on LinkedIn. Here ..read more

According to AIHR, the average time to hire in the U.S. and most of Europe averages between 24 and 28 days, though it can be much higher. That begs the question: What happens to budget and productivity when the hiring manager has to wait up to five weeks, or more, just to get someone in the door? And that’s before we consider the onboarding process. That’s a lot of lag time. In Nightmare No. 2, almost half (49%) of job seekers in critical fields like technology turn down an offer because of an initial bad experience. Ouch. It’s time for a different way to hire. The Right Technology is Critical ..read more

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have never been talked about often in the personal and professional realm until the most recent years. In fact, these three elements serve a purpose in today’s workforce: Diversity: refers to acknowledging various differences in people. Equity: is ensuring that programs, protocols and approaches are fair and impartial for all. Inclusion: ensures that everyone feels included in a workplace and that they respect each other. When all three elements are acknowledged, companies and organizations can showcase a more diverse and modern workforce. With that i ..read more