There are myriad changes occurring with workplace policies. One of which is if, when, why and how companies conduct drug testing at the time of onboarding new talent. The shortage of talent is one of the factors that is leading employers to rethink if drug...
I don't need to tell you how tough it is to recruit qualified candidates these days. With unemployment near record lows and U.S. job openings soaring to a record-high 6.3 million, attracting the attention of talented job seekers is extremely difficult. How can you make candidates...
Tactics to make your ATS U/E a great one. Wrapping your arms around expectations Appropriately managing expectations is a critical, but often overlooked, process when implementing new systems. Management needs to take hold of the system adoption process and work with end-users in a supportive manner to...
On February 27, 2018, Alexis Clark and Ian Bellais from Verified First led a SmartSearch SmartPractices webinar on the core concepts of what a well-designed background screening looks like, and what companies need to know about the changing legal landscape for background checks. During the...
Background screening has become almost universally adopted, and according to the Society of Human Resources Managers (SHRM), more than nine out of 10 companies screen candidates. This rising trend exists for good reason. Failing to make safe hiring decisions not only puts people at risk but...
For the staffing industry, best-practices for marketing to employers and candidates evolve almost weekly. Within the past year, changes in social media platforms and search engines have dramatically changed the ways you should connect with, engage and appeal to your target audiences. Leveraging these changes, remarketing...
Cost, true value and company culture (Part two of a three-part series) How do You Determine True Value? Current and future value for your business, value for the money paid and value for the end-users should be paramount in the decision-making process. In part one of this series, I...
As a recruiter or a member of a staffing firm, you want to optimize the time you spend posting on social media. There is a limitless supply of brands and professionals on social media, many posting into the void due to poor marketing tactics. You don’t...
Part one Investing in a new applicant tracking system is a costly and time-consuming endeavor. It's important to understand what is motivating you to make this purchase. Is your current system inadequate? Does it lack the flexibility to grow with your on-going business needs? There are...
Analytical metrics are crucial for evaluating your hiring process. They help you evaluate what is working well for your company and what recruiting practices you may need to rethink. Here are 3 analytic metrics recruiters must know to obtain great talent....