A roundup of news and stories from the past week. Read more
“Too Big for What Lies Ahead”: Indeed Lays Off 15% of Workforce
The company’s elimination of 2,200 positions is based on dour predictions for the job market in the coming years. Read more
The Labor Market Outperforms Expectations, but Uncertainty Abounds
An in-depth look at the current labor market and insights for what's ahead. Read more
Meta’s Layoffs Raise Key Question: What Is the Optimal Number of Direct Reports?
The company recently announced plans to flatten its structure by reducing the number of managers. But how many managers is too many? How many is too few? Read more
LinkedIn Introduces AI-Written Job Posts
The platform's is also enabling members to use AI to create profiles. But is there a risk that these new features will backfire? Read more
Top Stories: ATS Speed Comparisons, Recruiting Foreign Nationals, and More!
A roundup of news and stories from the past week. Read more
The Most Maligned Recruiting Technology
"ATS” has morphed into a four-letter word for countless TA professionals — but who's really to blame for software that continually disappoints so many? Read more
“This Will Be Tough”: Meta Targets Recruiters in New Layoffs
Plan to eliminate 10,000 more jobs, many in recruiting, would reduce Meta’s headcount by 25% since last fall. Read more
The Dangers of Hiring for Culture Add
You’ve likely aware of hiring for culture fit, choosing candidates with values and attitudes that fit with the organization’s current culture. Hiring … Read more
Candidate Experience Is Not an App
Most tech “solutions” are actually simple measurement tools. They promise to help you fix the candidate experience, but they fall short of being true solutions. Read more
Top Stories: Airbnb Cutting Recruiter Roles, LinkedIn Turns 20, and More!
Welcome to “The Most Interesting Recruiting Stories of the Week,” a weekly post that features talent acquisition insights and information from … Read more
TA Teams Place Little Value on Internal Mobility, Survey Shows
Research from Talent Board reveals that recruiting professionals rank internal mobility last among their priorities this year. Read more
When Artificial Intelligence Introduces Junk Into the Hiring Process
The use of AI is creating odd recruiting scenarios, from poor job recommendations to increased bias. Hiring processes deserve better. Read more
Research Reveals People of Color More Likely to Adjust Appearance During Interviews
Changing appearance for interviews is common — but equally common among different demographics. Read more
Don’t Hire Candidates You Can’t Motivate
There are five major motivations that drive people at work. It’s important to identify which motivation fits which role — and then figure out a candidates’ … Read more
Top Stories: Workday Charged With Bias, the End of Employee Empowerment, and More!
Welcome to “The Most Interesting Recruiting Stories of the Week,” a weekly post that features talent acquisition insights and information from … Read more
The Legalities of Screening Candidates’ Social Media
Would you rather hire the candidate whom you discovered on Facebook is having medical issues or the candidate who isn't? Your honest answer isn't your legal one. Read more
The Goldilocks Problem With Job Posts
What does it mean to get a job post "just right"? And why do so many employers often get it wrong? Read more
Companies Value Potential in Employees — Not in Candidates
Talent management aims to identify and cultivate high-potential performers. Recruiting, however, deprioritizes potential. Why is that? Read more
The Labor Market: Putting Layoffs Into Perspective
All the news about layoffs, especially in tech, can obscure what is in many other ways a strong labor market. Wage growth and inflation offer mixed news, … Read more