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7 ways volume recruitment looks different after COVID-19
What happens when we all start hiring again? Most of us have been through economic crises before. We know that things will adapt and that hiring will eventually bounce back. Even so, the shock ripping through the recruitment world is scary and the exit path from this recession is a lot less obvious. But what […]
Reduce time to hire: 12 proven tactics
Let’s face it: we all want to reduce hiring time. Taking too long to fill jobs increases our cost per hire and risks losing top talent. 57% of job seekers lose interest in a vacancy if the hiring process is long [1], so we mustn’t drag our feet when we find people we like. Recruiters […]
Cost per hire: how to calculate it quickly (Plus link to calculator tool)
Recruitment costs account for 15% of all human resources spending [1]. Costs include money spent to cover everything from recruiter salaries and agency fees, to job board advertising and candidate travel expenses. As such, it is one of the most basic metrics hiring professionals can track. However, just 41% of all hiring departments report that […]
How to Create a Seamless Virtual Interview Process
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, technology has provided many of the answers, allowing millions of employees to work remotely and allowing new employees to be recruited virtually. Virtual interview processes have been growing steadily in popularity, but delivering a great candidate experience has always been a challenge. This step-by-step guide will take you through […]
Attrition and Employee Turnover: How To Reduce Them
Most vacancies arise because of bad employee attrition. The Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that 95% of hiring is filling existing positions. This makes reducing attrition a key objective in any recruitment plan. Just as it’s important to hire the best possible talent into an organisation, it’s crucial to pay attention to which employees leave […]
Hiring Discrimination: 6 Tips to Reduce It
Unfortunately hiring discrimination is on the rise. A recent study on employee charge trends found that 12% of U.S. businesses have had an employment charge filed against them. In this article, we’ll discuss 6 tips to reduce hiring discrimination, explain why it’s important and why fairer hiring leads to increased employee diversity. What is hiring […]
How to Hire for Culture Fit Without Harming Diversity
Culture fit is somewhat of an HR buzzword right now, with hundreds and thousands of articles being written about it’s importance each year. This is not one of them.
Recruitment budget: 7 ways to save money in 2024
Updated: 17.04.2024 Picture this. You’ve got a rising number of vacancies that need filling. You know how to reach the right candidates, but you’ve spent all your recruitment budget. You can’t advertise, you can’t use agencies, you can’t hire more recruiters or buy the time or recruitment automation technology you desperately need. Any of this […]