As the U.S. economy recovers, companies are now hiring at record volumes. Great news for recruiters, right? Well, not quite. Recent data shows that while … Read more
The Problem With Encouraging People to Quit
Over the past month or so, my social media timelines (well the HR and recruiting ones, at least) have been dominated by discourse surrounding the return to … Read more
Making the Most of Virtual Job Interviews
Virtual job interviews became standard practice in recent times out of necessity. But now that companies have been accustomed to the technology, virtual … Read more
Employer Branding in a Hybrid Working World
As we settle into new business rhythms and modalities, much has been made around the “future of work” in a post-COVID world. Will physical offices die … Read more
Designing a Compensation Strategy for an Increasingly Distributed Workforce
With today’s broadened talent pool comes a tricky challenge: How should location impact your pay strategy? At ERE Digital, May 25-27, Tauseef Rahman, a … Read more
Virtual Recruiting Events Don’t Have to Be As Boring As In-Person Ones
In the past year, employers have been forced to rethink their talent attraction strategies. The entire candidate experience has been flipped on its head. … Read more
Happening on TLNT: Oversight vs Surveillance
As many workers continue to work remotely, so too continues the interest in monitoring them. Or is it surveilling them? Or is it micro-managing them? Or is … Read more
Hiring Professionals Say Covid-19 Has Made Their Jobs Easier
As companies continue to grapple with the huge financial and logistical obstacles posed by Covid-19, it’s easy to focus on the negatives, from mass … Read more
Show and Tell: How to Attract Early Talent in a Covid World
In March, my little sister received some disappointing news from her university: In-person classes would be canceled until further notice. Pack up, head … Read more
The Unintended Consequence of California Tech Companies Going Remote
Before COVID-19 turned the world on its axis, working remotely was an employee perk enjoyed by only a small portion of the workforce. While home offices … Read more
Should You Adjust Pay for Remote Employees?
COVID-19 has catapulted remote work into the center of workforce planning and talent strategy, but the question looming on everyone’s mind is if it’s going … Read more
The Impact of Remote Work on Compensation
The COVID-19 pandemic has surfaced a handful of new lessons and trends, especially as it relates to the workplace and labor market. Five months ago, of all … Read more
Techsploration: It’s Time to Look Beyond the Standard
Conventional wisdom says that recruiting software might be one of the worst types of technology to be selling to businesses during an economic downturn. … Read more
Strategy Safari: Talent Without Borders Raises Some Tricky Questions
The anecdotal evidence is in (even if the data is mixed). Companies have been pleasantly surprised by a lack of productivity drop-off as a result of their … Read more
Remote Hiring Is Failing Small Businesses
After five years of leading product development at GitLab, a tech company that has always been 100% remote, and since having founded my own startup, I have … Read more
What’s the Best Way to Check In Remotely With New Hires?
The recent jobs numbers offered a glimmer of optimism to those hoping for a quick rebound to the nation’s economy after months of forced shutdown due to … Read more
What You Need to Know About Background Checks for Remote Workers
During times of change, it can be tempting to overlook proper background checks, especially when hiring temporary or part-time workers. But it’s your … Read more
How to Onboard Remote Employees
Using a remote workforce allows you to tap into a larger talent pool and lower overhead costs. However, a remote team is only effective if everyone is … Read more
Stop Being Scared of Remote Workers
For many, “telecommuting” is still a dirty word. For all the anxieties surrounding remote work, its potential to empower your workplace cannot … Read more
Hiring at an All-remote Company
Ryan Malone, CEO of SmartBug Media, was told that an all-remote workforce might work for a few employees, but not if he hit 10. Later, as his company grew, … Read more