Myths versus reality: AI in recruitment
AI is everywhere these days. Headlines and clickbait articles shout that AI is taking jobs, making hiring impersonal and dehumanizing the workplace. Is this true? Or can AI be a powerful ally to recruiters? Let’s debunk some common myths about AI in recruitment and explore how it enhances — rather than diminishes — the human touch. AI will replace recruiters. This is one of the biggest fears about AI — the idea that recruiters are becoming …
Spotting and preventing workplace apathy before it’s too late
The pandemic launched a number of phrases into Americans’ vocabulary: the “new normal,” the “great resignation,” “quiet quitting” and more. Recently the term “coffee badging” has popped up in reference to employees who return to the office just long enough to chit-chat around the coffee pot and then leave for the day. Why is this happening? Is it purely a rebellion against return-to-office mandates or is this a deeper issue? Research from Gallup shows frightening …
Hire smart, fast: 7 essential strategies to secure top talent
By: TONI ROSARIO Recruiting Manager BIC Recruiting Hire smart, fast: 7 essential strategies to secure top talentIn Section Professional Perspectives By: TONI ROSARIO Recruiting Manager BIC Recruiting Examining your salary and benefits package, considering ways to improve employee engagement and retention and improving learning and development are important tasks for any business. But it’s crucial to begin at the beginning: how’s your hiring process? An open position will never be filled by a top performer if your interview structure, …
Job Postings and Titles: Get Them Right and Reap the Rewards
Often, the first place most candidates encounter your organization is through your job postings, especially if they are actively searching for a new career. However, many organizations do not put a lot of effort into their postings, simply pasting in copy from a job requisition. If that is your process, you are overlooking a great opportunity to make a strong first impression, sell your organization, and attract the right talent. Job titles make a difference. …
Recruiting for Impact: Matching Candidates with Rewarding Career Opportunities
Many candidates perusing the job market are simply looking for a role that offers great benefits and allows them to pay the bills. However, for many folks, the right career is more than a high salary and good healthcare. They are looking for a position that allows them to truly make a difference while excelling in their chosen career path. Recruiters are in a unique position where they can create a career-matching process that connects …