In the middle of 2021, with inflation and interest rates rising, most salary increase budget projections were expected to be around 3 percent to 3.2 percent for 2022. However, with high wage growth and inflation following its initial April report, The Conference Board fielded its annual survey again (from Nov. 8 to Nov. 19, 2021, this time) … Continued
Because many employers struggle to fill positions, some widen their search to include people with criminal records and advertising fair chance hiring policies. In May 2022, the percentage of job postings on Indeed that promote fair chance hiring was up 31% from May 2019. The same report indicates that the share of job searches using phrases like … Continued
Many employers offer employee assistance programs (EAPs), which typically give employees immediate phone access to a counselor, a limited number of free sessions with a mental health care professional, and referrals to therapists. However, EAP utilization averages below 10 percent, according to multiple studies, consultants, and human resource professionals – likely due to the stigma … Continued
The typical Gen Z candidate doesn’t want a job; they want a career. Rather than focusing your recruitment marketing on short-term or seasonal roles, take a page from the playbook of national companies that put their employer brand in front of the recruitment process to highlight how a part-time, entry-level, or seasonal hourly job can … Continued
A new study by research firm Workplace Intelligence, conducted in partnership with Amazon, finds that almost three-quarters of Millennial and Gen Z workers plan to quit their jobs in 2023 due to a lack of skills-building opportunities. Employees surveyed are incredibly focused on remedying this situation: 89% said they’re “extremely” or “somewhat” motivated to improve their … Continued
“Quiet quitting” is a new term that became popularized in late 2022 during the employment crisis following the COVID-19 pandemic. In short, quiet quitting is when an employee does the bare minimum in their job, refusing to go above and beyond or attempting to excel in the workplace. Quiet quitters believe that work—or their career—should … Continued
Recruitment analytics is discovering and interpreting patterns for sourcing, selecting, and hiring suitable candidates. There are three levels of recruitment analytics: Various recruitment analytics tools, tactics, and software will be described in this article to help get you started with streamlining your recruitment process. The Three Levels of Recruitment Analysis There are three primary levels … Continued
Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are incredible employee recruitment software. Though many of us are familiar with ATS, we may need to learn why employers use it in recruitment or what ATS recruitment services are available. ATS recruitment systems manage your entire hiring and recruitment process, including job postings and applications. Some software organizes job seekers … Continued
If you run a restaurant, you know how difficult it can be to hire quality chefs. Whether you’re looking for a pastry chef, sous chef, or head chef, these employees will be crucial to the success of your restaurant. But how do you hire chefs with confidence? Every restaurant, resort, country club, or cruise line … Continued
Gone are the days when companies could post a job opening and expect a wide range of candidates, including the best talent. Technology and social media have transformed how companies run, and branding and marketing are on a new level. Every company has had to up the ante to beat the competition and grow. This … Continued