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Make No Mistake, Errors During the Hiring Process Are Not Inevitable

When thinking about the hiring process, those doing the hiring often focus on mistakes job candidates make. Maybe hopefuls show up for an interview late and unprepared, or maybe they’re interested in the job’s salary but not so much the actual work the job requires. Certainly, candidate mistakes can be egregious, but what about mistakes […]
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Mastering the Art of Soft Skills Assessment in Recruitment

As technology, including emerging tools like generative AI, continues to advance and replace many tasks once performed by humans, a common theme has emerged among employers when asked what kinds of aptitudes they expect and seek out among their workers: soft skills. While a spreadsheet tool can crunch numbers more effectively than any human and […]
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AI-Powered Job Search—Is the ‘September Surge’ About to Get Even Bigger?

As we approach the traditional post-Labor Day hiring surge, known as the “September Surge,” HR professionals may be bracing for an even more significant influx of job applications. Thanks to the growing popularity of AI-generated resumes, cover letters, and automated application tools, the number of candidates vying for positions is likely to increase substantially. Xplor […]
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Building Trust at a Distance: Strategies for Virtual Onboarding

The landscape of modern business has undergone a dramatic transformation with the rise of remote work. As companies increasingly embrace distributed teams, the need for effective onboarding strategies that transcend physical boundaries has become essential. At the heart of successful remote collaboration lies a crucial element: trust. Building and maintaining trust in a virtual environment […]
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HR Query: Recruiting New College Grads Beyond the Resume

In today’s competitive job market, traditional resumes often fall short in capturing the full breadth of a candidate’s skills and potential. HR leaders are increasingly turning to innovative assessment methods to gain a deeper understanding of applicants. In this week’s HR Query, we chat with Jake Canull, Regional Director Americas at Top Employers Institute, a […]
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When Strikes Arise, Staffing Agencies Keep the Economy Healthy

For six weeks in the fall of 2023, the United Auto Workers (UAW) went on strike. The Big Three automakers—General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep and Chrysler—were the targets. The auto industry makes up about three percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP), and UAW workers produce nearly half of […]
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Maximizing Recruitment Efficiency with Third-Party Agencies

Virtually every employee is familiar with the process of applying to jobs and interviewing for those jobs directly with an employer. A smaller subset of workers have also had experience working with third-party recruitment agencies that help facilitate the process. Typically, these third-party recruitment agencies work on behalf of, and are paid by, the employer. […]
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Faces of HR: Jayson Johnson’s Journey to Impact

Jayson Johnson’s career took an unexpected turn when he decided to trade in his fundraising hat for a role in talent acquisition at Genentech. Driven by a desire to make a significant impact in the tech industry, he was drawn to the company’s commitment to scientific innovation and its people. “As a fundraiser, I had […]
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Use Social Media for Recruitment Success

In the realm of social media, many recruiters lean towards Facebook or LinkedIn. But X, formerly known as Twitter, is nothing to sneeze at. It’s a bit more chaotic, a bit more informal, and a bit more like wild space—but that can actually work to a recruiter’s benefit, if they know what they’re doing. With […]
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The AI Revolution: Unprecedented Job Disruption in an Accelerated Era 

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global labor market in profound and far-reaching ways. As industries embrace AI to drive efficiency and innovation, the job landscape is experiencing unprecedented disruption. Just last month, the White House shared an analysis suggesting about 10 percent of U.S. workers are in jobs that face […]
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Business Leaders Increasingly Report Accounting Talent Shortage

While the recent jobs report showed an increase in the U.S. unemployment rate and lackluster jobs growth, an increasing proportion of employers are expressing concerns over finding sufficient talent. For example, recent data from Personiv found that an eye-opening 83% of senior leaders in the accounting and finance fields report a talent shortage, a jump of […]
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Microsoft Staffing Moves Raise Question of Merger

When companies are looking to quickly ramp up their human capital in a particular competency, one solution is to acquire or merge with an existing player in that field. While this option isn’t feasible for everyone—smaller businesses may not have the resources to purchase another company or even to afford the considerable legal and regulatory […]
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How to Use Social Media for Targeted Recruitment

Finding the right talent for your company’s open roles can feel like finding a needle in a haystack—especially in today’s difficult, shifting job market. Finding someone with the skillset you’re looking for, who will also be a fit culturally, who also has the expectations of benefits that your company provides, who also is seeking a […]
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Latest Hiring Trends Show Experience Taking a Back Seat to Potential

For several years now, finding and hiring talent has been top of mind for employers. But the picture is changing. Often, there are still more open jobs than qualified employees to fill them, but at least some studies show a shift in employers’ priorities. With the pandemic largely in the rear view, employers are working […]
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