92% of employers use Social Media in hiring. (source: Jobvite ) 45% of Fortune 500 firms include social media badges on their career section. (source: Mediabistro) Linked in, Facebook and Twitter all boast of their own figures in hiring statistics. Linkedin leads the way as the specialized place to be delivering a platform for companies to showcase the career page, news, … [Read more...]
All Briefcase and No Smile. Heck, Where’s Your Personality?
Okay. This is a confession. Hiring managers are human. They smile, feel, emote, and sense just like everyone else out there. They’d like to hire people just like them, and not robots. Personality training centers and interview coaching institutes are in great demand in developing nations. Career counselors, life coaches, and consulting and marketing services are the tickets … [Read more...]
Cell Phone Distracted Driving Policy Template to Protect Your Company and Employees
Earlier this month, I shared an infographic filled with disturbing statistics about cell phone distracted driving that make the case for banning or reducing cell phone use by employees while they're working. For example, the National Safety Council---a nonprofit organization whose mission is to save lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes, in communities, … [Read more...]
Biggest Concern for Management – Hiring Top Talent
For the second year in a row, research by executive search firm Harris Allied found that acquiring top technology talent is management's biggest concern for 2014. The survey was conducted in November 2013 with 123 executives from New York companies in financial services, professional services, consumer goods, digital media, and technology. More than one out of three … [Read more...]
The State of Mobile Job Search in 2013 [Infographic]
More people are conducting job searches using their mobile devices every day. In fact, the world of recruiting has changed and with that change comes a new focus on mobile job seekers. Simply Hired put together a mobile job seeker infographic that explains the state of mobile job search in 2013 visually. You can check out the infographic below. Here are some highlights. Did … [Read more...]
The Business Value of Hiring Veterans
It's Veteran's Day in the United States, which is a day to honor Americans who have served in the military. However, for many men and women who dedicate years of their lives to their country, they find themselves practically unemployable when they leave the military. The problem of transitioning from military service to the business world is one that many people are trying … [Read more...]
Employees or Independent Contractors? The IRS Is Watching
Do you use independent contractors to provide services to your business? They might not be independent contractors according to IRS rules. In fact, they might be considered employees by the IRS, and you could get into trouble if you're not treating them as employees complete with necessary payroll tax payments, Medicare and Social Security withholdings, and all of the other … [Read more...]
Social Media Recruiting in 2013 [Infographic]
The majority of recruiters use social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to find and assess job candidates, but which companies and organizations are leading the way with social media recruiting? You might be surprised. According to the data in the infographic from RecruitLoop shown below, government agencies and departments are surprising leaders in social … [Read more...]
Don’t Hide These Easter Eggs in Your First Employee Handbook
Guest post by Jeri Johansen of Crimcheck.com (learn more about the author at the end of this post) The basic function of an employee handbook should be as a communication tool. Many positive conversations should be found in your handbook such as an explanation of your culture, benefits and your corporate mission and vision statements. It should not be overly complicated with … [Read more...]
Human Resources Is Less Gender Diverse Than You Think
NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Human resources is often perceived as one of the most female-friendly departments of any large company, but that assumption isn't as accurate as you might think. According to research from Korn/Ferry International, which tracks career movement in its database of 500 chief human resources officers (CHROs), men dominate HR leadership roles at … [Read more...]