Articles

Diversity hiring is an important and often misunderstood topic. There are countless opinions on what optimal diversity hiring programs look like, what their outcomes should be, and how organizations should… Read more

A skills gap analysis is a method for determining the difference (or gap) between the current state and a desired future skill set. Organizations use it to discover the abilities… Read more

According to NACE’s Job Outlook 2022 Spring Update survey, employers reported that they plan to hire almost one-third (31.6%) more new college graduates from the Class of 2022 than they hired… Read more

A certification is usually a surefire way of knowing a candidate’s capabilities.  Across most industries there’s a vast array of these milestones, and the database scene is no exception. MongoDB… Read more

Attracting and retaining the right employee can be one of the biggest sources of stress for a business. With the UK having an average turnover rate of 15%, businesses can… Read more

There is an old story I heard once that relates perfectly to TA leadership. It’s of a young farmhand looking for work.  During the interview the would-be farmhand was asked, “Why… Read more

Candidate experience is a candidate’s perception of your recruiting process that begins from their first interaction with your organization. How you source, evaluate, interview and onboard a candidate impacts the… Read more

While remote work has become more mainstream in recent years, it is still a relatively new concept for many companies, and adjusting to this new work environment can be challenging,… Read more

There are many parallel universes, and we’re lucky enough to live in one where the great Dean Da Costa resides. Today’s nugget of wisdom might just be his 9th symphony:… Read more

There’s no doubt employers and HR leaders are facing unprecedented challenges in retaining and hiring top talent. Each month seems to bring more sobering statistics on the labor and employment… Read more

In May 2022, Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer for Lighthouse Research & Advisory, shared in a blog post, “According to some sources, the number of HR technology firms is more… Read more

There has been a steady rise in the demand for software engineers over the past few years, and it shows no sign of slowing. The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics… Read more

What are some strategies for sourcing candidates through conversations? We asked hiring managers and experienced talent acquisition professionals in order to get their best insights.

After interviewing an applicant, you may be tempted to conduct a background check on your candidate. But should you just settle for a social media lookup, or should you go through… Read more

As a result of the pandemic, staffing agencies have become the hidden backbone of the economy. With millions of people unwilling to return to work, staffing agencies have scrambled to… Read more