In September 1945 the U.S. economy lost almost 2 million jobs as the military demobilized after the end of WWII. This April, the economy lost over ten … Read more
Job Ads Should Focus on Proof, Not Promotion
It’s almost a cliche to say at this point that the pandemic is an opportune time to re-examine a host of recruitment practices. Still, this is … Read more
Talent Acquisition Shifts From Bringing People In to Helping People Out
Once upon a time, when companies laid off workers, their severance packages — if they got any at all — included outplacement services. People would get … Read more
The Usual Perks Will No Longer Lure Tech Talent
The Class of 2020 was walking into the best job market ever — until it wasn’t. Back in the fall, employers had to show their best hand to bring in top tech … Read more
Why You Probably Can’t Recognize Your Own Recruitment Marketing
If you’re like most people today, you’re probably spending a bit more time in front of the television. Which means that you’ve probably viewed … Read more
When Recruiting, the Law, and COVID-19 Collide
The current pandemic has raised numerous legal questions and challenges when it comes to hiring. As we continue to tread through difficult and confusing … Read more
Does a Desire to Remain on Unemployment Make a Worker Less Loyal?
There are a lot of people writing and talking about the federal and state financial support available for people affected by the COVID-19 virus. Many of … Read more
Hundreds of Companies Unite to Help Recruiters Find Jobs — But There’s a Catch
A new job-aggregation platform launched this week — RecruitersRecruitingRecruiters.com. As the name implies, its mission is “to support our colleagues and … Read more
Strategy Column: What Recruiters Should Focus on During the Pandemic
Your life as a recruiter can be chaotic. Juggling multiple job searches, understanding the unique needs of each hiring manager, weighing the criteria … Read more
How CVS Partners to Recruit Talent During the Pandemic
“Coronavirus is here, and we need your help.” With that simple call to action by CVS Health, the company launched an initiative that has become one of the … Read more
Has COVID-19 Made Recruiting Less Important?
A few short months ago, we touted record-low unemployment rates, soaring jobs numbers, and a booming U.S. economy. Open positions far outnumbered qualified … Read more
Exclusive Research: COVID-19’s Impact on Recruiting
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on hiring? Bad. Obviously. But just how bad? Recent research by TLNT reveals just how much the global pandemic has … Read more
4 Forces Shaping Your Employer Brand — and How to Leverage Them During the Pandemic
Employer brands are insanely complex and complicated things. They remind me of someone’s personality, where even where there are overarching traits we see … Read more
The Pandemic’s Impact on the Gig Economy
Organizations historically plan for occurrences like natural disasters, energy shortages, and digital outages (remember Y2K?). They invest billions in … Read more
Hard Times Call for Soft Skills
As a talent acquisition professional, you’re at the frontline of business. You must readily respond to current demands and external influences to … Read more
Legal Column: Devising New Hiring Criteria Based on COVID-19? Read This First.
It’s like we’re in the upside-down right now. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is currently letting employers ask questions that would … Read more
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Employer Branding During a Pandemic
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, company after company has sent out mass emails about their response to the virus with assurances that they are taking … Read more
Does Candidate Experience Still Matter?
Something unusual is going on when it comes to job searches. Last year, a survey showed that job-seekers were confident in their ability to find their … Read more
The Great Global Reset
I’ve had the misfortune (or fortune, if you’re perverse) of living through a few major global crises. I founded Jobing.com in 2000, a year before the … Read more
Are Staffing Agencies Underusing Redeployment? (Yes.)
Remember the days when everyone was talking about talent shortages? Just last year, 54% of companies globally revealed they experienced a talent shortage. … Read more