In management consulting, people are the business; clients pay millions of dollars to have management consultants diagnose problems and recommend solutions. With revenue and compliance at stake, hiring mistakes can be so costly that some firms favor caution over efficiency. But in today’s competitive marketplace for talent, effective recruiting in management consulting entails a multi-pronged approach that can be facilitated by the right technology. Let’s look at five ways successful management consulting firms are recruiting today. 1. Provide a great candidate experience Candidates encounter ..read more

The manufacturing industry has an outsize impact on employment. Nearly 14 million people are employed in manufacturing in the United States, and there are more than half a million job openings. With one of the lowest quit rates among all industries, teams in the manufacturing sector met only 44.3% of their hiring goals last year, according to a GoodTime survey. What can companies do to attract talent in an industry known for high demand and low supply of talent? Let’s look at these best practices for manufacturing recruitment. 1. Informative job descriptions  Most people have never been ..read more

With a recent global pandemic and a population that continues to age, the need for skilled healthcare professionals has never been greater. Recruiters in this space are struggling to meet this demand, though. From the dwindling talent pool to the rigid regulations and fierce competition, the obstacles are tough and aplenty. In this article, we’ll share five keys to healthcare recruiting that address the most common challenges in this industry.  1. Leverage recruitment marketing to address the persistent healthcare talent shortage At the heart of the healthcare hiring conundrum lies a se ..read more

In early 2024, the market value of AI recruitment technology is $661.5 million and is expected to grow to $1.1 billion by 2030. However, it’s hard to know exactly which AI technologies will succeed; that’s why we turn to survey data to find how our plans stack up to others. Recruitment statistics on AI span a wide breadth of results that can only be accounted for by drilling deeper into the survey methodology. In this post, we’ll look at several surveys and their results to piece together a picture of AI use in recruitment today. LinkedIn on Generative AI LinkedIn’s annual survey is a signif ..read more

Job requisitions and employee data need to move seamlessly between the applicant tracking system and HCM software. In the past, creating these integrations was clunky and often required weeks or months of custom coding. Today, the ATS and HCM can be integrated in days or even hours with low-code/no-code tools.  Even with the ease and simplicity of today’s integration capabilities, it’s still important to design integrations thoughtfully. Not only that, the possibilities that low-code/no-code solutions bring up invite talent acquisition leaders to embrace a new mindset that will empower t ..read more

Retail stores form the backbone of our communities. From getting essential goods to chance encounters with neighbors, retail environments make up a significant portion of our time spent outside the home. Yet staffing these stores presents unique challenges for hiring and retaining talent. Creating a workable retail recruitment strategy is essential to business success. Unique Challenges of Retail Recruitment High-Volume, Seasonal Hiring Retailers are profoundly impacted by seasonal demand, and so is their hiring. To make the most of the peak sales period, stores and supermarkets may double th ..read more

Keeping stakeholders aligned during a talent acquisition transformation requires ongoing care and attention. Change management isn’t necessarily about making everyone on your team happy all the time, but rather ensuring their expectations are aligned and that they know how to make a positive contribution.  This post offers keys to change management excerpted from the newly updated Definitive Guide to Hiring Success. The guide takes readers on a step-by-step journey to creating a world-class TA function that attracts, engages, and retains the best talent.  Change Doesn’t Happen All a ..read more

Building an effective talent acquisition function requires a careful orchestration of people, processes, and technology. Not only do leaders have to ensure the people who report to them are empowered to do their best work, but they must also gather the buy-in and cooperation of people across the business. The work becomes so much easier when each person knows the responsibilities of their hiring role. A high-performing TA team will work harmoniously to define job requirements, source and screen candidates efficiently, and conduct interviews that net quality hires. It will be supported by tech ..read more

Do you ever wonder who sets the trends? Who actually decides that a given solution is so good that everyone starts rushing to implement it? In the recruiting technology space, it’s not just technology providers like SmartRecruiters leading the charge; trendsetters include solution providers and recruitment process outsourcing firms that help develop multiple companies’ recruiting processes. For our latest ebook, Recruiting Technology Trends 2024: Future-Proof Strategies for Winning Tomorrow’s Talent, we spoke with several experts to gather insights into the winning solutions their clients are ..read more

Improving hiring capabilities has always been a mixture of updates to processes and technologies. As you look ahead, it’s helpful to know where simple process changes can help you, and where you might need to apply technology to solve your hiring challenges. Here are six capabilities to consider as you look at where to improve next. 1. Attract & engage candidates in your sleep A smart career website is a gift that keeps on giving. Why? By leveraging SEO-driven content, job seekers can land on relevant information that introduces them to your company. Once they land on your site, a smart c ..read more