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The thing about recruiting is that it’s cyclical. This makes sense, since those cycles closely follow the same general pattern as the larger job market. When hiring is hard, as happens in a bull market, it’s because the demand for candidates generally outpaces supply – and so too does the demand for recruiters and talentRead more

Over the past few years, you’ve almost certainly heard the term “CRM” or Customer Relationship Management. It’s a hot topic in recruiting, but like most talent tech trends, conversations about the use of candidate relationship management in recruiting seem to be missing the bigger picture — and the bigger opportunities this trending topic represents for talentRead more

Much like well worn clichés, all good things must, in fact, come to an end. The same, inarguably, applies to the white hot jobs market that just recorded the lowest number of unemployment claims and most new jobs created since 1969; somehow, every month, this reliable economic indicator keeps going up, defying both gravity andRead more

Are you into cryptocurrency and Bitcoin?  Imagine being the VP HR of a start-up in this brave new world where your company is also the largest decentralized bank on the planet.  Oh, the things you could do! In this episode, Talent Insider Craig Fisher talks with Bob Lehto, VP HR of the largest decentralized bankRead more

From the Hire Power Radio Show: “It all comes down to your messaging in everything from your job descriptions to how you contact people. Today we are tackling this issue! Today’s Quote: “Words empty as the wind, are best left unsaid” –Homer The problems with messaging, specific to recruiting Hard part is getting a response HowRead more

Quality of Hire is one of the more traditional measurements of recruiting efficacy and hiring success, but while employers and recruiters have been trying to measure quality of hire for decades, the truth is, employers can’t agree on what “quality” even means, much less how to measure it in any meaningful sort of way. This isRead more

An employer brand should be built from the inside out. Just as part of an organization’s marketing message should come from its customers, the employer brand should be championed by its employees.  For better or worse, they are the vehicles by which the message will be conveyed on blogs and social networks. Smart employers willRead more

Sourcing has changed. Are you changing with it? The landscape of finding qualified candidates has evolved from a simple email to a more direct but personalized method. The margin of success between a great recruiter and a failed recruiter is razor thin. The ability to source requires the ability to close and the ability toRead more

Craig Fisher sat down with HRMI to demonstrate how to use video marketing strategy on social channels like Linkedin, Instagram, Facebook, and, of course, Youtube to help you improve your career site, show your company’s culture, highlight your employees and go beyond employer branding to more effective “job branding”. What You Will Learn The why’sRead more