Candidate reference checks are a critical part of the hiring process. Eight out of 10 recruiters use them to learn more about candidates and ensure that the job seeker is the right fit. However, if you aren’t asking the right questions when you talk to a candidate’s references, you might be missing out on critical information. References […]
Company leaders recognize the need for diversity, with 69% citing it as an important issue. When your workforce is diverse, your organization benefits. For gender diversity, the top quartile of companies is 15% more likely to achieve financial returns that exceed the median for their industry. When it comes to ethnic diversity, that number rises to 35%. However, even if a company […]
When you create a job posting, you often have a limited amount of space. While you need to cover critical points, like an overview of what the role entails and basic requirements, adding details that convey your company culture is also vital. When professionals consider a position, 44% believe that finding an employer that offers an excellent […]
In many cases, the best candidates only remain on the market for a mere 10 days. Considering that, on average, it takes a company 27 days to land a new hire, it isn’t surprising that 50% of human resource managers are struggling to find top-notch candidates for at least one of their open positions. To put it simply, the best […]
Diversity is a well-known issue in the tech sector. Generally, women and many minorities aren’t well represented, particularly in the management ranks. Even though 69% of executives believe that diversity and inclusion are important issues, 78% of talent leaders want to tackle this hiring issue head-on, and 66% of companies have strategies in place to increase diversity, many organizations continue to […]
On average, the job interview process takes a surprising 22.9 days to complete. This showcases the fact that the typical interview process is much more involved than simply sitting down with a candidate for a quick chat and making a decision about extending an offer. Instead, interview processes are multistaged ventures designed to evaluate candidates in multiple ways, with the goal being to improve the outcome. While every company’s process […]
On average, it takes 42 days to fill a vacant position. This is due, in part, to skill shortages in various industries. Nearly 73% of employers admit they are struggling to find the talent they need. As the market becomes more competitive, those statistics could get worse unless the proper methodologies are used. In many cases, data analytics serves as the […]
