The Great Resignation is only going to amplify The COVID-19 was the test case that no one wanted. For some time, companies have struggled with a shrinking talent pool, but the global pandemic accelerated this talent shortage to a degree no one could have predicted. A recent Korn Ferry survey shows 55% of professionals believe employee turnover will increase in 2022 and 31% say they would leave their job even if they didn’t have another one lined up. To crack a tight labor market, companies are increasing starting salaries, offering more long-term incentives and benefits, and paying si ..read more

What one question do you ALWAYS ask candidates in a job interview? To help other HR professionals ask the right questions, we asked HR, recruiting professionals, and business leaders this question for their insights. From learning candidate motivations to determining conflict resolution skills to identifying your organization’s challenges, there are several common questions you can plan for. Here are 18 interview questions seasoned HR Managers always ask in an interview: Learn About a Candidate’s Motivations Provide Opportunities to Reflect Determine Conflict Resolution Skills Identify Orga ..read more

What is a simple sourcing innovation you created to attract more candidates? To help your business attract more candidates, we asked HR experts and business leaders this question for their best advice. From leveraging AI to forefronting benefits offered, there are several tips that may help your business attract more candidates than ever before.  Here are eight simple sourcing innovations to attract candidates:  Update job descriptions often Leverage AI For scheduling immediacy  Create Internship opportunities Utilize talent you already have Send follow-up emails Forefro ..read more

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  The temptation to make the job sound as good as possible to potential applicants is always there. Even if that means not being fully honest. When competition for talent heats up, that temptation intensifies. But giving in may backfire. According to Leadership IQ’s Global Talent Management Survey, up to 81% of new hires fail. One of the issues is the lack of motivation, which could stem from the lack of a realistic job preview, resulting in disappointment and poor performance. Realistic job preview is defined as the presentation by an organization of both favorable and unfavorable job-r ..read more

There’s a growing trend for companies to do away with mandatory bachelor’s degrees for employees. While higher education is more critical for certain roles (think nursing or engineering) is it necessary to require degrees for roles such as a project manager or salesperson? The short answer is it depends how you think about it. Pros of hiring people with college degrees: Their ability to think differently – In a recent Korn Ferry survey of professionals, 69 percent said the No. 1 way their college experience helped them was to increase their ability to think critically. That philosophy class y ..read more

There’s no better way for employers to get direct input about someone than from a reference. While it might be easy for you to find people who will say nice things about you, you should focus more on those who can speak to your attributes and experiences that would make you right for the job. If it is a global position for instance, or at a company that just went through a merger, you will want to prepare your reference to talk about your experience in those areas. Here are six more ways I recommend securing the most effective references: 1. Refresh your list. Experts say one common mistake j ..read more

  Is your Organization Prepared? With vaccine penetration approaching herd immunity levels, businesses rebounding and re-opening, and more optimism around a “return to normal” there is yet another pandemic looming that threatens business: A talent pandemic. The covid aftermath is impacting the enterprise’s most precious asset – its core talent. And top talent has an evolving, if not yet fully clear, framework of how they are defining their expectations for the new workplace. How companies recognize and address this will determine their ability to recover and move forward. The Issues: “B ..read more

  When asking college seniors where they want to work, their first responses might be Apple or Nike or Disney. The same might apply amongst any cohort you ask to list a company they want to work for, but it’s not because they have the best employer brand. All brands started unknown and had to build a reputation, a pattern of success in their industry, and a positive experience for users. All companies no matter their size, go through a version of this with hopes of winning more customers and earning more loyalty for their brand than the competition. To be successful, they must show how ..read more

      Do it or delegate? It’s an age-old dilemma regarding recruitment. Should the Human Resource department handle the process? Sure, there are advantages and disadvantages – but do the pros outweigh the cons? From posting vacancies to screening resumes and conducting interviews, the hiring process could become convoluted rather quickly. It could result in taking up too much of HR’s time, energy, and budget. Which leads to another question: is it better for HR departments to team up with recruitment specialists?  Here are four reasons why we thin ..read more