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Could LinkedIn Recruiter be the AI game-changer HR has been waiting for?

11/02/2023
LinkedIn is getting ready to launch a suite of artificial intelligence-based recruiting tools that could cement AI as HR’s MVP. Here’s what’s on tap for what LinkedIn is calling Wave 1 of Recruiter’s upgrade.

Candidates reveal what bothers them most about the hiring process

10/23/2023
The hiring process is a gauntlet of frustration for job seekers, according to a new survey by HireVue, a provider of software designed to improve the hiring process. From vague information at the application stage to poor follow-up after job interviews, here’s how the hiring process looks from the candidate’s perspective.

Look for these 8 qualities when hiring remote workers

10/10/2023
A report from the flexjobs.com job board says employers intent on hiring remote workers are looking for candidates with these eight traits.

Survey: More CHROs say hiring is slowing

09/25/2023
Chief human resources officers remain optimistic overall about hiring, but say they expect a slowdown. The Conference Board’s Q3 Index survey found that 38% of CHROs expect hiring to increase in the coming months, down from 51% in the group’s second-quarter survey.

50% of employees who accept job offers never start work

09/11/2023
Among candidates who recently accepted an offer, 47% said they were still open to other job offers after accepting a position, while 42% believed they could find a better job if they continued looking.

What to do about lost or missing I-9 docs

08/28/2023
The Department of Homeland Security recently revamped the I-9 form employers are required to fill out for every new worker they hire. At the same time, it revoked pandemic-era flexibility that previously allowed employers to remotely review identity and work-eligibility documents when hiring teleworkers and replaced it with a far more limited process.

Beware bias claims if you use AI to screen applicants

08/23/2023
If you use AI to screen applicants, watch out! The EEOC is primed to spot evidence of AI-caused discrimination.

Torn between two applicants? Here’s how to pick a winner

08/23/2023
Hiring is rarely easy, and it’s particularly difficult when you have narrowed the choice to two strong candidates. How do you make the decision between two apparently equal applicants?

5 things to know about the tech that’s transforming recruiting

08/21/2023
The recruiting profession is in the midst of a transformative shift, driven by the impact of technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation. That’s exciting news for recruiters and job-seekers alike, but a great deal of uncertainty remains. Here’s what’s important to know about the technology that is transforming recruiting.

Attract great candidates by posting jobs on LinkedIn

08/07/2023
The LinkedIn professional networking site is one of the most popular job boards employers use to hire new employees. To capitalize on LinkedIn’s vast potential—it has more than 200 million members in the United States alone—it pays to understand a few features of the site, as well as tips for reaching the right candidates.