Candidate Experience

Are You Using Your Talent Networks Effectively?

For many companies, their talent networks are a missed opportunity for connecting with passive candidates.
Andrew R. McIlvaine is senior editor for talent acquisition at HRE. He oversees coverage of talent acquisition and recruiting and also edits the weekly Recruiting Trends Bulletin e-newsletter and its associated website, RecruitingTrends.com. View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Tue Apr 2nd, 2019 | 3 min read

Here’s What Your Peers Are Doing to Strengthen Talent Acquisition

A study by APQC examines what companies are doing to better attract and retain talent.
Elissa Tucker is APQC's principal research lead for human capital management View Article
Elissa Tucker
Mon Mar 25th, 2019 | 4 min read

Here’s Why Recruiters Can’t Afford to Overlook Video

Recruiting is a business about attracting attention—and that's why video is key.
Scott Gutz is the chief executive officer of Monster View Article
Scott Gutz
Tue Mar 19th, 2019 | 4 min read

Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Recruiter Experience

Organizations are seeking new ways to make recruiters' jobs more manageable.
Andrew R. McIlvaine is senior editor for talent acquisition at Human Resource Executive®. He oversees coverage of talent acquisition and recruiting and also edits the weekly Recruiting Trends Bulletin e-newsletter and its associated website, RecruitingTrends.com. A Penn State graduate, Andy also spent two years in the U.S. Army prior to attending college and attained the rank of sergeant while serving in the Army Reserves. View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Mon Mar 11th, 2019 | 14 min read

How Can You Find Great Sales Candidates?

Michael Ferguson hopes to connect companies with talented salespeople.
Andrew R. McIlvaine is senior editor for talent acquisition at Human Resource Executive®. He oversees coverage of talent acquisition and recruiting and also edits the weekly Recruiting Trends Bulletin e-newsletter and its associated website, RecruitingTrends.com. A Penn State graduate, Andy also spent two years in the U.S. Army prior to attending college and attained the rank of sergeant while serving in the Army Reserves. He can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Wed Mar 6th, 2019 | 4 min read

This is Why Earlier is Better for Campus Recruiting

Taking a proactive approach to campus recruiting will yield good results.
Terri Herschlag is senior program manager for Marketing EDGE View Article
Terri Herschlag
Wed Mar 6th, 2019 | 4 min read

How ‘Chat’ Can Improve Your Candidate Experience

One regional healthcare system is using “quick chats” to improve the candidate experience.
David Shadovitz is editor of HRE. He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. He can be reached at [email protected] View Article
David Shadovitz
Mon Mar 4th, 2019 | 2 min read

How Technology Can Help Combat Talent Shortages

TA leaders have to be more innovative than ever to help their organizations compete for the best candidates.
Steve Boese is HRE's Inside HR Tech columnist and a co-chair of HRE’s HR Technology Conference®. He also writes an HR blog and hosts the HR Happy Hour Show, a radio program and podcast. View Article
Steve Boese
Mon Mar 4th, 2019 | 4 min read

Here Are Some Cool Tools Recruiters Should Check Out

A rundown of some of the new technologies that are remaking recruiting.
Andrew R. McIlvaine is senior editor for talent acquisition at Human Resource Executive®. He oversees coverage of talent acquisition and recruiting and also edits the weekly Recruiting Trends Bulletin e-newsletter and its associated website, RecruitingTrends.com. A Penn State graduate, Andy also spent two years in the U.S. Army prior to attending college and attained the rank of sergeant while serving in the Army Reserves. He can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Mon Feb 25th, 2019 | 3 min read

Here’s How to Limit High Turnover Among Recent Grads

Your hiring processes could be contributing to a turnover problem among new hires.
Brian Weed
Fri Feb 15th, 2019 | min read

Is ‘No Job Required’ the New Norm in Hiring?

Korn Ferry research finds employers are recruiting based on skills, not open positions.
Dave Shadovitz is editor of HRE He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Tue Feb 12th, 2019 | 2 min read

This is How You Recruit Hourly Workers in the Gig Economy

For gig workers, using the traditional hiring methods simply won't cut it.
Michelle Lanter Smith is the chief marketing officer of EPAY Systems. View Article
Michelle Lanter Smith
Fri Feb 8th, 2019 | 4 min read

Here Are Our Most Important Lessons from a Failed Hire

A failed executive hire is a painful experience—and an important learning opportunity.
Dan Grosh is managing partner at Calibre One, a global executive search firm. View Article
Dan Grosh
Fri Feb 1st, 2019 | 4 min read

Here’s the Latest North American Candidate Experience Report

This year's CandE report offers some deep insights for recruiters.
Kevin Grossman is president of the Talent Board. View Article
Kevin Grossman
Wed Jan 30th, 2019 | 6 min read

Ditching Your Current Job Descriptions May Help You Hire Better

Your existing job descriptions may be cutting you off from much-needed talent.
Zoë Harte is senior vice president for human resources and talent innovation at Upwork View Article
Zoë Harte
Tue Jan 29th, 2019 | 4 min read

This Start-up Founder Wants to Eliminate the ‘Black Hole’

Eyal Grayevsky's company uses AI to identify "best fit" candidates.
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Fri Jan 18th, 2019 | 3 min read

Banking on Culture for Better Recruitment

The single most important thing that can help a company pick the best candidate is actually found within the organization itself.
Shahid Nizami
Thu Jan 17th, 2019 | 3 min read

The Low-Skilled Workforce Can No Longer be Taken for Granted

Retailers and restaurants find themselves competing for the same group of workers.
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Thu Jan 10th, 2019 | 3 min read

This Organization Has Big Plans for Recruitment

The Association of Talent Acquisition Professionals is designed to fill what its founders say is a void.
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Wed Jan 9th, 2019 | 6 min read

Can Recruiting Be More Stressful Than Being Shot At?

Use these three tips to reduce the crushing burdens of recruiting today.
Alyssa Dver is chief confidence officer and co-founder of the American Confidence Institute and the author of six books, including “Kickass Confidence: Own Your Brain. Up Your Game.”  She will lead a session titled “Why Should They Apply? How to Scientifically Give Candidates Confidence” at the upcoming Recruiting Trends & Talent Tech LIVE!, being held Feb. 20 through Feb. 22 at Ceasar Palace in Las Vegas. View Article
Alyssa Dver
Tue Jan 8th, 2019 | 4 min read