In the customer service space, 83% of consumers prefer to interact with real-life human beings instead of chatbots. In recruiting and hiring, where the stakes are critically higher, we believe the majority of candidates have the same preference. In fact, we recently explored how AI is sparking evolution of the recruitment process (grab the eBook…
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A couple weeks ago, we discussed how hiring managers and recruiters are getting ahead in 2016. There are many recruiting tips and tactics that will help get you there, but you must also be conscious of the current employment trends, and job market. Here are a few trending articles to get you started: 242K Jobs Added…
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The economy as it relates to the recruiting industry is in an interesting place. From 2010 to 2013, we witnessed a recession bounce-back – both demand (job requisitions) and supply (candidates) were on a steady rise. The last few years has been a different story though. Demand for high caliber IT and Engineering professionals has…
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It’s no secret that we’re in the midst of a candidate-driven market. Candidates have more choices than ever, so employers must break from the norm. Some hiring managers are raising red flags, but the smarter ones are viewing this as a talent acquisition opportunity. Getting ahead of the curve, and involving technology in your recruiting…
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It’s no secret that the demand for talent has surpassed supply. To counteract this, employers must break from the norm, get out of their comfort zones and bring candidate needs to the forefront. Top recruiting trends this week: Hire the Best People, & Let Them Work from Wherever They Are Most organizations say they are more open-minded…
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Today, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics released the Employment Situation Summary for May 2014. Overall, the unemployment numbers have held at 6.3 percent, but there are increases in employment industry wide. Here’s a quick summary: 1. Employment in temporary help services continued to trend up (+14,000) and has grown by 224,000 over the past year. This…
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