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Jul 9, 2024 | 
ere.net | Kevin W. Grossman |Suzanne Lucas |Morit Rozen
Since January of this year, our monthly CandE Pulse research has shown a steady trend of increased hiring among the companies that participate in our surveys (see figure below). Layoffs were the lowest in June over the past six months. While a different mix of employers each month, these are still trends we want to see and continue the narrative of a resilient employment outlook.
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Jun 25, 2024 | 
ere.net | Mark Murphy |Michael Glenn |Kevin W. Grossman |Morit Rozen
In a world beset by change, from the ever-increasing utilization of AI to shifting job markets and even political uncertainty, most companies need people who can navigate change with aplomb. Change readiness can be a tricky quality to ascertain in a job interview. But we need to do it, as research from the test “What Motivates You?” reveals that employees are nearly 300% more likely to prefer stability and consistency to change and uncertainty.
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Jun 7, 2024 | 
ere.net | Morit Rozen
Jun 7, 2024In the recruitment process, a few “immediate suspects” come to mind when answering the question, “Why is it so hard for us to recruit employees?” Although these “immediate suspects” certainly have an impact, focusing on them hinders our ability to recruit for a simple reason: we have no control over the market, budget, or location. However, there are other factors we can influence.
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May 29, 2024 | 
ere.net | Mark Murphy |Suzanne Lucas |Morit Rozen
At first glance, the idea of hiring ambitious employees sounds great. The concept of having driven, goal-oriented individuals on your team seems like a surefire way to ensure success. However, while many companies and leaders love the idea of highly ambitious employees, the reality is that they may not fully understand the implications of hiring such individuals. The truth is that many managers and companies are wired to do things that actually chase away and demotivate ambitious people.
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Apr 26, 2024 | 
ere.net | Morit Rozen |Mark Murphy |Kevin W. Grossman |Mary Faulkner
I know this seems counterintuitive, but hear me out on this. I strongly advise preparing candidates for situational-behavioral interviews. Why? By preparing candidates and informing them about the interview format and types of questions, you can ensure a more accurate and productive interview experience for both the interviewer and the candidate. Plus, you’re helping and making it easier for the candidate to recall relevant work experiences.
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Mar 19, 2024 | 
ere.net | Ron Fish |Mary Faulkner |Michael Glenn |Morit Rozen
Does your Talent Acquisition Program have an effective Go-To-Market (GTM) Recruitment Strategy? If your answer is no, especially for those working for smaller brands, read on to learn why this is a missed opportunity! A concise GTM approach that promotes your Employer Brand will enhance the company’s “Curb Appeal” and provide a competitive advantage in the market. Focusing on differentiating your organization from competitors in your ecosystem is vital.
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Mar 19, 2024 | ere.net | Ron Fish |Mary Faulkner |Michael Glenn |Morit Rozen
Does your Talent Acquisition Program have an effective Go-To-Market (GTM) Recruitment Strategy? If your answer is no, especially for those working for smaller brands, read on to learn why this is a missed opportunity! A concise GTM approach that promotes your Employer Brand will enhance the company’s “Curb Appeal” and provide a competitive advantage in the market. Focusing on differentiating your organization from competitors in your ecosystem is vital.
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Mar 13, 2024 | 
ere.net | Tracey Parsons |Morit Rozen |Kevin W. Grossman |Suzanne Lucas
Mar 13, 2024Three years ago, I wrote an article asking, “Do we need a ‘lemon Law’ in recruiting?”“While a work lemon law would be a challenge to enforce,” I said, “what if candidates could prove that what they were being sold in the recruiting process was not what the work environment was really like? What if we were legally bound to pay that candidate a year’s salary for inaccurate branding? Would this work? Maybe it would.
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Mar 7, 2024 | 
ere.net | Morit Rozen |Kevin W. Grossman |Suzanne Lucas
It starts from childhood: Who’s prettier, taller, thinner? Who has better grades? Who got more recognition or medals? In the business world, too, we strive to be the best. We all want to compare ourselves to others, but benchmarking against others doesn’t always propel you forward. In the recruitment process, benchmarking often holds companies back, leaving them striving for — or at least satisfied with being — average.
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Feb 29, 2024 | 
ere.net | Vadim Liberman |Morit Rozen
The disappearance of educational requirements from job postings. Fifty-two percent of U.S. job postings on Indeed did not mention any formal education requirement as of January 2024. Moreover, mentions of college degrees have fallen since 2019 in 87% of occupational groups analyzed by Indeed. (Indeed Hiring Lab)Career websites face an emerging role as salary transparency cops.
