The field of psychology is ripe with revelations for human resources managers. (See our previous post on unconscious bias in hiring as an example.) One of the most interesting aspects of psychological influences is that they are constantly affecting us, whether it’s intentional or unintentional. So how can HR representatives mindfully leverage these influences? Social…
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Are you creating effective job postings? If you find yourself looking through dozens of unqualified candidates, the problem might be with the way you’re advertising your openings. To understand how to write a listing that will attract the candidates you want, we have to get back to the basics. Just what is a job posting?…
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With the recent acquisition of ApplicantStack, we are updating our logo to match the SwipeClock branding. We are excited to unveil our new logo! We will now be a part of the WorkforceHUB suite: WorkforceHUB is a one-stop source for payroll and HR related information. Employees get the information they need through a single…
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Company policies protect your business from frivolous lawsuits. They are designed to give equal opportunities to all employees, to create a safe work environment, and to inform workers about what they can expect from the leadership team. But even the most well-meaning corporate policies are useless if they aren’t followed consistently and to the letter.…
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If your recruitment metrics have taken a dive recently, you may want to consider investing in recruiting software like an applicant tracking system. But don’t take our word for it! Independent research has found that technology can significantly improve key performance indicators (KPIs) like cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, and quality of hire. In one survey, 89% of recruiters said that…
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ApplicantStack joins forces with SwipeClock to provide the best HR labor management solutions for SMBs across the country Cary, NC, Release Date: January 15, 2019. ApplicantStack has been acquired by workforce management software company, SwipeClock (https://www3.swipeclock.com/) and will be joining their workforce management solution portfolio. SwipeClock provides HR labor management solutions including time & attendance, scheduling…
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There isn’t an applicant tracking system out there that doesn’t purport to be the ‘best recruitment software’ in the business. And a quick Google search reveals a plethora of top ten lists of the best recruitment software available. But what really makes one software stand out from any other? Once you’ve analyzed which HR recruitment…
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The field of psychology has drastic implications for talent acquisition and retention. Psychology is the study of why people do what they do – in essence, what makes people tick. There are certain motivations and fallacies common to much of the population. In many cases, it affects what we say and do. A cognitive bias…
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When it comes to hiring top talent, we want to believe we give everyone a fair chance and choose the most qualified candidates. But what if our judgments aren’t as fair as we think they are? We all carry unconscious biases, both positive and negative, that influence our opinions of others. When we see a…
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The hiring process is critical to the overall reputation of the company, and most of all to your employment brand. Companies with better reputations attract better people, are seen to offer more value, and can even charge a premium for their products and services. One great way to improve your brand reputation? Improve your hiring process.…
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