How are you handling salary and pay negotiations differently than a year ago? This question was posed to talent professionals for their insights. From … Read more
The Fairness Perception Problem Plaguing Recruiting
The pandemic was the catalyst — not the reason — that millions of American workers quit their jobs, according to a growing body of evidence that includes a … Read more
It May Not Take 267 Years to Close the Gender Pay Gap
On March 10, 2021, the Gender Pay Gap Bot began publicly responding to employers tweeting about International Women’s Day by retweeting their gender pay … Read more
This Company Has a No-Salary-Negotiation Policy
At many companies, salary ranges are opaque. What’s more, they are soft guidelines that often fall apart during offer negotiations. But what if your … Read more
The Best Incentives to Lure Job-Seekers
What is the best incentive to compete for talent in today’s tight labor market? This question was posed to talent professionals for their insights. From … Read more
The Labor Market Continues to Make Hiring Tough
Hiring started the year with a bang. The seasonally adjusted total of 467,000 jobs added in January was at least double economists’ expectations. And many … Read more
The Link Between Pay Transparency and Diversity
Legislation requiring businesses to reveal salary ranges in job postings has been sprouting up nationwide. Most recently, New York City has enacted a law, … Read more
The Collision of Pay Negotiation With Recruiter Responsibility and Authority
If you’re in recruiting and have a social media account, you probably read about the recruiter who posted about making a lowball offer to a candidate … Read more
Salaries on Job Postings: A Technical Problem Wrapped in a Strategy Problem
“Money, get away. You get a good job with good pay and you’re OK.” – Pink Floyd I’ve been introduced to hundreds of people looking for jobs … Read more
Candidates Willing to Earn Less for Faster Pay
It’s no secret that employers across all industries are struggling to attract and retain talent right now. In fact, one recent study found that 60% of … Read more
The Rise in Glassdoor Reviews About Inflation and Pay
On episode 96 of the HR Famous Podcast — normally featured on ERE’s sister site TLNT.com, which covers all things talent and HR — longtime HR leaders … Read more
‘I Want to Leave Diversity and Inclusion Work.’
“In September 2012, I first said the words out loud. I was sitting on a wooden bench, drinking with a friend at one of Albuquerque’s newer breweries, … Read more
Attraction Bonuses Will Not Overcome Talent Gaps
The acute talent gaps that businesses are presently facing have been well-documented in recent months. For instance, the Business Conditions Survey by the … Read more
The Most Interesting Recruiting Stories of the Week
Welcome to “The Most Interesting Recruiting Stories of the Week,” a weekly post that features talent acquisition insights and information from … Read more
New Research Explores Impact of Revamping Recruiting Strategies
With job openings in the U.S. continuing to hit record highs, recruiters are looking for something (anything!) that will make their own jobs easier. But if … Read more
There Is No Labor Shortage (At Least, Not the Way You Think)
Businesses across the country are struggling to open back up because they just can’t find people to hire. Meanwhile, more Americans quit in May than any … Read more
When Hourly Staff Are Treated As Office Supplies
These days, companies aren’t the only ones recognizing the value of transferable skills. So are job-seekers. As a result, they feel less confined to … Read more
New Research on High-Volume Hiring Reveals Broad Misconceptions and Bad Practices
High-volume hiring is a critical area of talent acquisition that is too often misunderstood. Companies face unique pressures when it comes to this segment … Read more
The Best Interview Question to Gauge Burnout Among Candidates
If you haven’t noticed, employee burnout is at drastically high levels. And when you’re hiring new people to join your company, you’d ideally … Read more
Mandating Vaccination for New Hires
We’re coming out of the pandemic! This is so great, right? It’s not really over, though. With less than 70% of the population vaccinated, it looks like … Read more