Part Two: The Value of Automation In the first part of our coverage of recruiting trends to expect this year, we highlighted the importance of upskilling as a hiring and retention tool. Next up is the value of automation, specifically in hiring. The recruiting process...
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Stay up to date with our most recent news and updates2024 Recruiting Trends to Expect (Part One)
Part One: An Increase in Upskilling Is your company planning to hire in 2024? If so, you’re among the nearly 60 percent of businesses that expect to add new permanent positions in the first half of the year. This number comes from the State of U.S. Hiring Survey,...
Recruitment Marketing: Communicating Your Employer Brand
Updated January 9, 2024 If your organization is struggling to find and recruit top talent, you’re not alone. In fact, filling a new position takes an average of 44 days, with more specialized roles taking as long as multiple months. But with the right approach, your...
How to Prepare for Hiring Needs in 2024
Gearing up for a new year often comes with setting goals and looking toward the future. If your small business is growing (or you’d like it to be), hiring may play a key role in 2024. Explore our guide to preparing for recruiting needs this coming year. Assess Current...
5 Best Practices for Offboarding and Why It Matters
Over a 20-year period prior to February 2021, the monthly resignation rate in the U.S. never rose above 2.4 percent. During the first two months of 2022, that national rate spiked to nearly 3 percent. In some states, the resignation rate shot up over 4 percent during...
Elevate Your Recruitment and Onboarding: The Ultimate Guide to Seamless Background Screening with Insight From Verified First
In the fast-paced world of talent acquisition, building a team that aligns with your organization's values and mission is crucial. One key element in this process is implementing a robust background screening strategy. To help you seamlessly integrate this essential...
Making the Most of Job Posting Sites for Recruiting
Gone are the days of a “help wanted” sign in the window to fill an open position. In today’s world, jobseekers rely on virtual resources to find and apply for jobs. Job posting sites are essential for appealing to top talent, and we’re covering how your business can...
A Look Back at the Top Hiring Challenges of 2023
At the start of 2023, we covered some of the expected hiring trends throughout the year. Now, we’re taking a look back to see which of those trends impacting hiring efforts for employers. Dive into the hiring challenges faced by recruiters and managers in 2023 as we...
What You Need to Know About Pay Transparency
Pay transparency laws are popping up in states and cities throughout the U.S., forcing employers to take a look at their job listings. Find out what you need to know about pay transparency, including what it means and aims to achieve, how to comply with applicable...
Giving Thanks for Improved Onboarding Practices
With Thanksgiving coming up, you may be thinking about what you’re thankful for and how those things impact your life. But as a small business owner, it’s worth considering your recruiting process and how it impacts the organization’s ability to grow and succeed. In...
7 Team Building Tips to Implement Right Away
As a small business owner, building your team probably took a lot of time and effort. Hiring the right people is vital to the growth and success of your organization, so the last thing you want to worry about is high turnover. Since employee retention rates are linked...
Welcome Emails for New Hires: A Guide with Templates
Bringing a new hire onboard? It’s an exciting time, although it can also create a lot of extra work for all involved. Communication is one of the keys to ensuring a smooth and consistent process, and that often includes some digital messaging. Check out our guide to...