In today’s recruitment environment, both human resources and candidates have a wealth of tools to facilitate the hiring process. MRINetwork recently published its 2019 Recruitment Trends Study. Here are five surprising findings from the study: 1) 76% of candidates expect to apply and receive feedback via mobile devices. Only 30% of employers consider their application… Read more »
Category: Job Seekers
Why the Hiring Process for Candidates Takes Longer
Companies are pressed to fill a role quickly–yet hiring seems to keep taking longer. According to the 2019 MRINetwork Recruitment Trends Study, employers cited a lack of qualified talent as the “top” reason for hiring delays. Other key reasons leading to a lengthier hiring process include: 1) Candidates’ resumes are sitting in hiring managers’ inboxes.… Read more »
How to Keep From Getting Frustrated During the Job Application Process
The job application process is rarely easy. It can sometimes take weeks (if not months) to secure an initial job interview. The 2019 MRINetwork Recruitment Trends Study found 3 “top frustrations” for candidates during their job search. * 71% dislike uploading a resume and still being asked to manually enter information * 58% dislike submitting… Read more »
Working From Home – How Important Is It?
Recently, some large companies have curtailed the ability of their employees to work from home, now asking staff to work in corporate offices. These changes are focused on driving increased collaboration, creativity, mentoring and innovation, but may alienate top talent in the executive, managerial and professional labor market – a sector that has been candidate-driven… Read more »
How to Deal with Change at Work: Talk to Other Co-Workers in Your Company
No one loves change; especially when it is at their place of work. When your company is undergoing change, it’s essential to talk to your co-workers. There are ways to deal with change in your workplace by driving conversations that are impactful and lead to greater job satisfaction. The following strategies can make discussions productive:… Read more »
6 Ways a Contract Position Improves Your Work and Your Life!
More companies are using contract staffing solutions for their cost-savings and quick onboarding benefits—on the flip side, you can use these contract work opportunities as positive experiences. Here are some benefits of flexible work positions that can actually help move your career in an upward direction: 1) use short-term assignments to sharpen your current skills and… Read more »
Video Job Interview Tips for Job Seekers
In today’s job interview environment, more companies are using video technology to conduct more job interviews due to time and money savings. You may be asked to participate in a video interview for screening purposes, or to interview in front of a panel of decision makers. Whatever the situation when interviewing by video, there are… Read more »
Tips to Help Employers and Candidates Navigate Wage Laws in the Hiring Process
The wage gap between men and women in the workplace was the catalyst for business owners and lawmakers alike to implement policies that guard against unconscious biases through initiatives such as the Equal Pay Act and Can’t Ask Salary laws. While these protections provide a good baseline, the following strategies can serve as a helpful… Read more »
Employee Perks: 3 Tips for Taking Advantage of Company Incentives
Top workforce challenges that employers will be prioritizing in 2019 include attracting and retaining top talent, training and employee engagement, according to the 2018 MRINetwork Performance Management Study. With increased focus on these areas, the MRINetwork poll revealed that many of the best programs employers have to offer are the same ones that workers desire. The issue is… Read more »
Workforce Priorities for 2019–What’s in it for employees?
New Ways to Attract and Keep Good Talent Last year flew by–before we knew it, another year was here. In 2019, businesses are taking notice that good candidates are tough to come by in this “candidate driven” market. They are looking at the hiring challenges they had last year and are trying to come up… Read more »