Trends in Recruiting v1.01 Social Technology Experiments

Social technology has been evolving for nearly a decade (LinkedIn opened for business in 2003). For that entire time (more if you count the emergence of blogging in 1997), we have been trying to harness social technology for Recruiting purposes. All manner of company has emerged to aggregate data, introduce people to each other, harness referrals, post job ads, augment resumes and smooth out the hiring process.

The Eeyore Candidate

Many months ago, I was interviewing candidates for a recruiting position. The position had been open for months, and I felt like I was never going to find a candidate who had the unique experience I wanted. That was until I found the perfect resume.

Healthcare Talent Crisis Driving Boost in Human Capital Management

OREM, UT, December 19, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ — Healthcare providers’ ability to deliver care is more contingent upon people than any other variable, according to the KLAS report, “Human Capital Management: Finding the Right Vendor Mix.” KLAS found that many providers are feeling tremendous pressure to replace, acquire, or interface human capital management (HCM) solutions to improve the recruitment, training, utilization, and retention of staff.

While most providers already have an HR/Payroll application–the foundation of an HCM system–as well as Time & Attendance (TA) and Staff Scheduling systems (SS), many are boosting their HCM approach by looking to acquire Talent Management applications, which include Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Succession Management, Compensation Management, and Performance Management.

ManTech Ranked No. 6 on G.I. Jobs’ Top Military Friendly Employers® List

December 12, 2011 09:58 AM Eastern Time — FAIRFAX, Va.–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–ManTech International Corporation (NASDAQ:MANT) has been ranked sixth on the G.I. Jobs list of Top Military Friendly Employers®. This is the sixth consecutive year that ManTech has been named to the publication’s prestigious list of the top 100 military friendly companies. ManTech ranked second among defense companies.

SimplyHired.com Releases December Employment Outlook

SimplyHired.com released its December Employment Outlook highlighting national and local market forecasts, as well as industry and employer trends.

According to the report, nationwide job openings increased for the fifth consecutive month, up 2.7 percent month-over-month and 7.4 percent year-over-year. Most industries and occupations experienced job growth. Average job competition decreased, most likely a combined result of a slight decrease in unemployment and a slight increase in job openings due to seasonal hiring.

Czarnowski Earns Second Consecutive Top Chicago Workplace Nod

Chicago—November 15, 2011—The Chicago office of Czarnowski, a leading exhibit marketing firm, has been named one of the 100 Top Chicago Work places for the second consecutive year, ranking number 29 in the small business category. The designation was given by the Chicago Tribune and Workplace Dynamics, a creator of workplace surveys. Czarnowski was recognized in a supplement to the Chicago Tribune running November 15.

Opportunity for Advancement Employees’ Top Priority

PHILADELPHIA, PA, October 25, 2011 – Despite workplace pressures and slow growth for compensation, greater opportunity for advancement is the number one priority sought by employees in their next position, according to a survey by Right Management, the talent and career management experts within ManpowerGroup.

SHRM Report: October 2011 Hiring Weak, Recruiting Tough, Compensation Up

Alexandria, Va. – Oct. 6, 2011 – Hiring during October 2011 will be at a near standstill compared to a year ago as recruiting difficulty rises and compensation inches up, according to a monthly survey of HR professionals at more than 1,000 companies across the U.S.

The snapshot of national hiring trends is featured in the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) Leading Indicators of National Employment® (LINE®) Report. LINE is the only national employment index capturing HR professionals’ month-ahead hiring expectations.

Get Smart: Prepare Before You Hire

No general would ever go into battle without a battle plan. In fact, much planning goes into developing battle strategies, which prepare troops to respond tactically to the opposing army’s reactions. These strategies and tactics ensure that the general’s troops go into battle fully prepared and give them the best chance for success. The same is true in the hiring process.

Whether you are the hiring manager or the human resources manager you need to organize, communicate, and prepare your hiring team with strategies and tactics that ensure the best hire possible for your organization. If your hiring team is on time, fully prepared, and welcoming during the interview, with clear…

How to Incorporate Cultural Diversity Into the Workplace

Since the mid-1990’s, the business world has become much more global. Companies are opening offices and manufacturing plants in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. Hiring employees who come from these areas who understand culture can only benefit company profits. But many are still anxious about hiring those who are from other countries or those who may have travelled or worked in other countries.