Bringing a new employee onboard is an exciting time for an organization, whether to fill a newly created position or to replace someone who has moved on. But it also comes with some important steps to ensure a positive experience for the new hire. Explore our detailed...
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When it’s time to bring on a new hire, it can be a challenge to know how to handle compensation. This is especially the case when you’re filling a brand-new position without an established salary range or looking to bring on someone who is more experienced than the...
Background Screening? Here’s How To Stay Compliant
If you aren’t already background screening your job applicants, you’re probably at least aware of its heightened importance in today’s recruiting and hiring landscape. But what you may not be as familiar with is the intricate network of federal, state, and local...
From Orientation to Integration: The Role of Onboarding in a Positive Employee Experience
What was it like the first time you boarded an airplane? Was it a memorable experience? Is the memory good or bad? Even if you've never flown before, it’s highly likely that you have an idea of how you’d like the process to go. That’s because whatever people do, they...
Hiring Gig Workers as a Recruiting Strategy
Struggling to find the right person for an open position using your old recruitment methods? It’s time to consider gig workers. The standard “9 to 5” work setup is no longer the norm. Before the pandemic, 36% of the U.S. workforce – that’s 57.3 million people – was...
The Onboarding Process – Steps and Checklist
Updated May 22, 2023 The importance of the onboarding process cannot be overstated. The steps your company takes will set the tone for the overall employment experience for each new hire. A positive onboarding experience can also lead to improved job performance,...
A Positive Candidate Experience is Crucial – Here’s How to Do it Right
Did you know that 95% of job seekers who click on a job ad will never finish filling out an application? Since the cost per click increased 54% in 2021 and 43% the year before, according to Appcast, the cost of losing the attention of candidates has skyrocketed. In...
Fear of Unemployment & How It Impacts Candidates and Recruiting
Nearly 80% of U.S. employees worry that they’ll lose their job during a recession, according to Insight Global. Yet, 57% of the workforce reports still looking for better pay and benefits – something fewer employers offer during financial uncertainty. In times of...
2023 Recruiting and Hiring Trends: Expansion of Talent Management
Talent acquisition has always played a key role in finding and bringing on new hires. But the work they do isn’t as beneficial if the new employees don’t end up sticking around, which is where the importance of talent management comes into play. What is Talent...
ApplicantStack + Indeed Integration: Webinar Recap
Indeed is the top job site in the United States, with 250 million unique monthly visitors. The company’s mission is to help people get jobs. ApplicantStack, a top-rated and award-winning applicant-tracking system, teamed up with Indeed to provide a helpful integration...
Create More Compelling Job Ads to Generate a Wider Recruiting Funnel
Recruitment is the lifeblood of any organization, as it’s crucial to attracting, hiring and retaining the best people that will help your company grow and thrive. However, it can be challenging to generate a wider recruiting funnel and attract the best candidates. To...
2023 Recruitment Trends: The Return of Former Employees
In this six-part series, we explore some of the talent acquisition trends to expect in 2023. As you explore these trends, consider how you can adjust your company’s recruiting and hiring practices to adapt. The job market has shifted, resulting in a trend known as...