“Ultimately, recruiting and hiring data can be correlated with business outcomes, such as increased revenue, which positions talent acquisition as a strategic function in the business.” ~Ji-A Min, Head Data scientist, Ideal Candidate SHRM Hawaii members gathered on April 30 for a presentation by Scott Ferrin,...
First off, what IS a messaging strategy? A messaging strategy is your agency's guide for creating clear, compelling marketing communications that: Concisely define who you are and what you do Distinguish your firm from market competitors Resonate with employers and job seekers Guide copy for your...
On Wednesday, March 27, SmartSearch sponsored a webinar for clients and others interested in learning how to use the deep web to uncover information and data about people when sourcing. Presenter Shally Steckerl discussed the various techniques and methodologies people can use as part of...
To help fill the gap between old and new recruitment methods, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Hawaii Chapter and Social Media Club of Hawaii teamed up to present SourceU Hawaii 2019, an advanced training workshop on tactical candidate sourcing & recruiting, on Thursday,...
Still think chatbots are creepy and impersonal? It's time to shift your mindset. Mobile technology has taken over the staffing and recruiting landscape. Instantaneous, global exchange of information is now the norm. Job seekers' and employers' expectations for real-time service are rising. People want on-the-go,...
On February 19, I helped organize a learning event with the SHRM Educational Foundation, Hawaii Island District to present an informative program and interactive discussion on best practices in Diversity & Inclusion, with an emphasis on hiring people with disabilities. The event took place at the...
"Help: My staffing firm just received a negative review on our Facebook page. What should I do?" While you might be tempted to get rid of the comment, that's not a good idea. Here's why: You've built a wonderful business. You pride yourself on providing an exceptional experience...
Upgrading or overhauling your staffing website in 2019? Smart move. A killer website is critical to winning (and retaining) business and talent in the staffing industry. But even the most beautiful, modern, well-written site won't drive sales and qualified applications unless it keeps people coming back again...
When I think about the words “inclusion” and “tolerance,” I envision two words that are polar opposites of each other. In today's workforce, diversity and inclusion mean seeking, accepting and wanting people from different walks of life. Tolerance does not denote acceptance. It's a hostile...
When most people think of customers, they think of clients or consumers. But your employees are customers, too. And if you're looking to dramatically improve your customer experience, your employees are a great place to start. Employee experience directly impacts customer experience. I say it all the time:...