Mark Feffer
Mark Feffer is executive editor of RecruitingDaily and the HCM Technology Report. He’s written for TechTarget, HR Magazine, SHRM, Dice Insights, TLNT.com and TalentCulture, as well as Dow Jones, Bloomberg and Staffing Industry Analysts. He likes schnauzers, sailing and Kentucky-distilled beverages.
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HCM Talent Technology Roundup August 19, 2022
A structural gap in the labor supply has formed in the market because not enough traditional employees are available to fill job openings, according to McKinsey. Even when employers are… Read more
Harver’s Acquisition of pymetrics Will Offer ‘Wider, Deeper’ Product Line
Last week’s acquisition of pymetrics by Harver is an example of two companies with complementary technology joining forces so they can, hopefully, help employers improve the overall quality of their… Read more
Colleges Evolve Courses to Meet New Employer Demands
If educators are right, tomorrow’s candidates could be a whole lot more sophisticated in a whole lot of subjects. Colleges are giving AI, the metaverse, networking and personal branding a… Read more
12 Ways to Source Candidates Through Conversations
From making your message stand out to building relationships you can tap into when needed, we asked hiring managers for tips on using conversations to source talent for roles you… Read more
HCM Talent Technology Roundup August 12, 2022
LinkedIn launched new features for LinkedIn Recruiter meant to help companies improve the diversity of their candidate pools. Diversity Nudges alerts users when gender representation becomes unbalanced, and offers skills,… Read more
HCM Talent Technology Roundup August 5, 2022
Modern Hire launched two new features intended to improve both the client and candidate experience. The Candidate Feedback Report can be presented to candidates who complete a pre-hire assessment. It… Read more
iCIMS Focuses on Internal Hiring and Engagement in Summer Release
iCIMS launched its summer release as executives keep a ready eye on the economy and prepare for a slowdown that could lead to corporate budget cuts, not to mention a… Read more
HCM Talent Technology Roundup July 29, 2022
Bullhorn announced the Bullhorn Talent Platform, an end-to-end suite that engages talent at every stage of the talent lifecycle. With the aid of automation and AI, along with new chatbot… Read more
HCM Talent Technology Roundup July 22, 2022
Talent management platform ClearCompany introduced a new partnership with UKG. Users of ClearCompany and UKG can benefit from a hands-free integration between the two software solutions. With the integration, HR… Read more
CareerArc Adds Social Media Tools to Aid Employer Brand
CareerArc launched Magic Posts for Employer Brand, an automated way to create and publish employer-branded social media posts in order to build engagement and improve recruiting results. Together with Magic… Read more
Life Sciences Sector Struggles to Hire Technology Talent
Fully a third (33%) of C-Suite and Human Capital leaders in life sciences and pharmaceuticals say scarcity is a major pain point in their search for talent, and it’s exacerbated… Read more
What’s Leading Candidates to ‘Ghost?’
The top reason that candidates “ghost,” or drop out of an employer’s hiring process, is because the job or company have lost their allure. That’s one of the dangers of… Read more
HCM Talent Technology Roundup July 8, 2022
Cappfinity announced a newly expanded suite of immersive virtual reality experiences designed to help talent acquisition leaders recruit and retain strong candidates. The new experiences are the latest addition to… Read more
New Lever Module Helps Employers Understand Hiring in a ‘Shifting Environment’
Talent Acquisition Suite Lever launched its Talent Maturity Model to help companies understand their current hiring practices and identify areas for improvement. The aim, Lever said, is to help customers… Read more
More Than 1/4 of Employees May Leave Jobs Over Lagging Technology
Employees are less-than-thrilled with technology their organization provides for them to work with, a notable speed bump on the way to remote and hybrid work. Among the biggest challenges that… Read more