Tag: Hiring

July 29, 2020

Job board says applications jumped in Q2, biggest spike is in marketing

Job board says applications jumped in Q2, biggest spike is in marketing

Released on July 27, 2020 Applications for US jobs increased by 11.3% in the second quarter, job board Resume-Library reported today. It also found that marketing was the industry that saw the biggest spike in people looking for work. “Millions of Americans have had no choice but to file for unemployment, as businesses continue toRead More

July 28, 2020

Ensuring Your Company has Strong Leaders, Not Bosses

Ensuring Your Company has Strong Leaders, Not Bosses

Are leaders born or made? It's an interesting question that produces a plethora of answers. But here's something that isn't up for debate: People are naturally attracted to leaders. Leaders possess capabilities that can inspire others to become their best, something that business owners eagerly seek in the people they hire and the individuals theyRead More

July 15, 2020

US businesses less optimistic in June due to greater uncertainty around Covid-19

US businesses less optimistic in June due to greater uncertainty around Covid-19

Released on July 13, 2020 US private-sector firms were less optimistic in June as companies expressed greater uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 and the subsequent impact on the private sector, according to the IHS Markit US Business Outlook released today. Employment expectations dropped to the lowest since February 2017. Private sector firms continued to forecast a riseRead More

July 1, 2020

US initial jobless claims fall by 60,000, but recovery remains ‘lethargic’

US initial jobless claims fall by 60,000, but recovery remains ‘lethargic’

Released on June 25, 2020 US initial jobless claims fell by 60,000 in the week ended June 20 from the previous week to a total of almost 1.5 million, according to seasonally adjusted numbers released today by the US Department of Labor. However, the previous week’s level was revised upward by 32,000. The four-week movingRead More

June 15, 2020

An Unprecedented Opportunity to Hire Great Talent!

An Unprecedented Opportunity to Hire Great Talent!

In a recent Harvard Business Review article, Claudio Fernández-Aráoz makes a compelling case to seize the moment in hiring great people. Ths business disruption over past months has created an unprecedented opportunity. He encourages business leaders to think beyond survival and look for opportunities this crisis has created. Chief among them is the chance toRead More

August 23, 2019

“Time Kills All Deals”

“Time Kills All Deals”

Good little Vignette from Linked In - ME: I’m sorry. The candidate just accepted an offer from another firm. CLIENT: What?! You told us she loved us, that she wanted to work for us. ME: She did. CLIENT: We’re #1 in our space, you said she liked that. ME: She did. CLIENT: You said sheRead More

June 14, 2019

Aligning Performance Management with Career Pathing

Aligning Performance Management with Career Pathing

Often employees leave their jobs because there is no clear path for them to advance,  or they are not sure how to rise to the position they desire. Career pathing is a great way to increase employee retention and grow talent organically, because it provides both employees and employers with a clear roadmap, outlining whatRead More

July 26, 2017

Are Your Hiring Processes and Company Brand on the Same Page?

Are Your Hiring Processes and Company Brand on the Same Page? When running a business, it’s important to try to be as transparent and authentic as possible. Doing one thing – but meaning or saying another – can have huge negative implications for your organization, especially when it comes to recruiting and retaining top talent.Read More
Inner Workings of the Successful Interview – Before, During, and After

Inner Workings of the Successful Interview – Before, During, and After

In today’s fast paced, technology-driven world and candidate-driven market, companies can no longer afford to interview without a search process in place. Perhaps this article will give you the ideas and structure to move your process from good to great, while landing the top talent you deserve! Pre-interview tips Once you’ve located and pre-screened yourRead More

June 8, 2017

U.S. Employers Expect More Hiring, Higher Recruiting Budgets and More Perks

U.S. Employers Expect More Hiring, Higher Recruiting Budgets and More Perks

NEW YORK, June 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- A record number of hiring managers in the U.S. anticipate more hiring in the next six months, according to the semi-annual hiring survey from DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX), a leading online career resource and talent acquisition platform for technology professionals and other select professional communities. The expected riseRead More