Recruiting Is Top HR Concern in 2021
Recruiting and hiring while the nation struggles to recover from the coronavirus pandemic is HR professionals’ top concern going into 2021, according to new research.
It’s Time for Tech Recruiters to Walk the Diversity Talk
Business leaders need to ensure that the hiring process is fair to all applicants, yet while many talent acquisition teams now have diversity initiatives in place, they lack a strategy for how to find underrepresented minority talent.
Recruiters’ Stress Significantly Increased in 2020
It’s been a very stressful year for most recruiters as they navigate the ongoing pandemic, according to the annual Recruiter Nation survey from Jobvite.
Drive-Thru Job Fairs: A Sign of the Times
Despite the massive impact that COVID-19 has had on the U.S. workforce, some parts of the economy are still frantically searching for talent to meet business demands. And they’re getting increasingly creative about how to engage with potential employees in an era of social distancing.
Seasonal Hiring Down as Retailers Shift to Online Shopping
The holiday hiring season has begun, but initial signs indicate it will be very different from years past. In-store hiring is down as more roles have shifted to logistics, e-commerce and novel positions related to the coronavirus. Perhaps more surprising, job-seeker interest is also down, even though unemployment is higher than it’s been in years.
When Top Candidates Have Another Offer
While some recruiters, HR professionals and hiring managers recommend expediting the hiring process while asking the candidate to hold off on accepting the other offer, others take a less reactive approach. All acknowledge that the situation is quite common—and becoming more so.