Employers say they are struggling to fill open positions, even as pandemic restriction are lifting. Their usual tactics to attract job applicants just aren’t working. Here are some new ideas from RecTech Media’s Chris Russell to get more candidates in your door.
Which Type of Recruiting Is Best for Increasing Diversity in Leadership?
There are two main ways that employers work with outside recruiters: on a contingency basis or through a retained search. Each option has its benefits, but which type of recruiting is most effective when sourcing senior-level diverse candidates?
Programmatic Technology Upgrades Job Advertising
Performance-based programmatic job advertising maximizes return on investment and improves recruitment marketing and talent acquisition metrics. So why aren’t more companies using it?
Pharmacies Are Staffed Up for COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Retail pharmacies will play a vital role in administering COVID-19 vaccines this year, and CVS Health—the largest pharmacy chain in the U.S., with nearly 10,000 locations—has already done the hiring necessary to put shots in arms.
When Hiring Remotely Raises Legal Issues
Over the past year, employers have made significant changes to their hiring practices to ensure the safety of potential and current employees. Remote hiring for professional workers has become the norm and is a practice that is likely to continue, even after concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic have subsided. In fact, many employers are realizing the potential benefit of having access to talent around the country—or around the globe.
However, there are certain risks that employers need to consider when recruiting and hiring talent beyond their traditional market areas.
However, there are certain risks that employers need to consider when recruiting and hiring talent beyond their traditional market areas.
Taking Advantage of a Broader Talent Pool
As many organizations around the country continue to operate in a remote or hybrid way and many indicate that they may do so for the foreseeable future (or even permanently), some are beginning to realize a potential big benefit—an opportunity to recruit and hire employees from a much broader talent pool.