Conflicts of interest are present in all types of business transactions and are bound to happen thanks to the complexity of modern organizations. But where other sectors have strict protocols for managing financial and other relationships, talent acquisition has some catching up to do.Giving a job to your brother-in-law because your spouse asked you to… Read more »
Clear definitions, policies, and procedures are critical for promoting transparency and trust in talent acquisition. TA leaders share practical solutions for identifying and managing potential conflicts in this second installment of our two-part Conflicts of Interest series.In all their forms, conflicts of interest are a top concern for talent professionals. In our last post, we… Read more »
Conversion Rates are a key metric of the health of your overall hiring operations—they are indicators that something has changed—good or bad. Intentional changes in your conversion rate can significantly impact your hiring velocity, cost of hire, and ability to meet your hiring goals.For recruitment marketers, tracking key conversion rates is crucial for optimizing the… Read more »
The recent RecOps Conference in Chicago brought together approximately over 100 recruiting operations professionals and thought leaders for an intimate, focused discussion on the evolution of talent acquisition technology and processes. As a seasoned professional in the recruiting technology space, I found the conversations both enlightening and validating of where our industry is headed.Possibly the… Read more »
The JobSync team recently returned from HR Tech 2024 in Las Vegas, energized by the connections made and the success stories shared by our clients. This year’s event provided a unique opportunity to sit down with our customers and share their success with other industry leaders at the show.How JobSync Transformed Compass Group USA’s High… Read more »
To sidestep a talent crunch and fill critical skill gaps, one solution for employers is recruiting people transitioning out of the military. These candidates have a breadth of transferable aptitude, skills, and training that could add real value to their business.Employees with proven records in collaboration, responsibility, loyalty, commitment, punctuality, and acting decisively under pressure?… Read more »
With a spot on the Forbes list of the World’s Best Employers and multiple gongs for the Best Global Culture, Best Company for Diversity, and Best Company Happiness, Ford’s talent and people teams have a reason to be proud of what they do.So says Melissa Thompson, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Ford Motor Company…. Read more »
Talent acquisition (TA) has a reputation for being afraid of data. Still, data-driven recruiting is less about cold metrics and more about understanding where you want your process and outcomes to be. Know where you’re going, and you will be delighted with how data can help you get there.But how do you get reliable data… Read more »
Given the choice between two items, our brains try to convince us to choose the rarer “limited edition” option. That’s why people line up for days to buy the newest iPhone and why recruiters feel the need to hire the first (nearly) qualified candidate they find.Remember when everyone panic-bought toilet paper at the start of… Read more »
Good tools are everywhere in talent acquisition. While it’s foolish or even dangerous to fix a broken process with more technology, you can fix broken technology with better technology—as long as the process is solid.Whenever there’s a problem in the talent acquisition (TA) process, you’ll hear the following debate play out:“We can’t automate posting our… Read more »